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Ward Avenue Surf Forecast
/ CAL – Mendocino County (14 breaks) / California (404 breaks) /
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Ward Avenue surfForecast / CAL – Mendocino County / USA
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 pm Sunday 17 May 2026 PDTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Ward Avenue surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Ward Avenue sea temperature is
10.3° C
(Which is 1.6°C colder than average for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Ward Avenue this week:
The surf forecast for Ward Avenue over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (May 18) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Ward Avenue in the next 16 days are 2.4m 13s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 20) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Mon 18th May) | 7ft (2.1m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Mon 18th May) | 10ft (3.0m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Wed 20th May) | 8ft (2.4m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ward Avenue over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Sun night, min 11°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Fri afternoon, min 9°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 18 | Tuesday 19 | Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | Sun 24 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 9 | NW 10 | WNW 14 | WNW 13 | NW 12 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | |
992 | 816 | 1110 | 984 | 964 | 848 | 722 | 1655 | 1475 | 1318 | 1048 | 1008 | 851 | 906 | 925 | 593 | 793 | 825 | 977 | 788 | 589 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | on | glassy | on | cross-on | |
High Tide | 11:59PM2.09m | 2:19PM1.30m | 00:48AM2.05m | 3:18PM1.30m | 1:41AM1.95m | 4:18PM1.31m | 2:39AM1.79m | 5:17PM1.35m | 3:45AM1.61m | 6:11PM1.41m | 4:59AM1.42m | 7:00PM1.49m | 6:22AM1.26m | 7:44PM1.57m | |||||||
Low Tide | 7:12AM-0.63m | 6:31PM0.74m | 8:05AM-0.60m | 7:29PM0.78m | 9:00AM-0.51m | 8:36PM0.80m | 9:55AM-0.39m | 9:54PM0.78m | 10:51AM-0.24m | 11:20PM0.71m | 11:46AM-0.08m | 00:44AM0.57m | 12:38PM0.08m | ||||||||
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 | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — |
 | 8:22 | — | 8:23 | — | — | 8:24 | — | — | 8:25 | — | — | 8:27 | — | — | 8:28 | — | — | 8:29 | — | — | 8:30 |
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Temp °C | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 9 | 11 | 12 |
9 | 10 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 9 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 9 | 10 | 8 | 10 | 10 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 10 | NW 9 | WNW 18 | NW 9 | NW 10 | WNW 14 | WNW 13 | NW 12 | WNW 12 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 |
 kJ | 992 | 626 | 273 | 654 | 800 | 779 | 722 | 1655 | 187 | 1210 | 1048 | 1008 | 851 | 906 | 925 | 593 | 793 | 825 | 977 | 788 | 589 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | S 16 | WNW 16 | WNW 14 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 21 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 19 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 18 | SW 18 | NW 11 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | NW 16 | NW 15 |
| kJ | 59 | 58 | 46 | 933 | 886 | 69 | 96 | 224 | 89 | 112 | 303 | 115 | 116 | 154 | 154 | 123 | 166 | 203 | 258 | 264 | 424 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | WNW 19 | SSW 13 | WNW 11 | S 15 | S 15 | S 15 | SW 16 | S 14 | S 14 | SW 15 | S 13 | S 13 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | S 13 | S 13 | NW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 |
| kJ | 13 | 71 | 33 | 103 | 39 | 39 | 38 | 65 | 33 | 57 | 79 | 54 | 52 | 109 | 109 | 109 | 29 | 29 | 81 | 169 | 220 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 9 | NW 10 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | 816 | 1110 | 984 | 964 | 848 | 414 | 780 | 1475 | 1318 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 121 | 323 | 0 | 149 | 323 | 0 | 175 | 149 | 16 | 175 | 0 | 7 | 59 | 0 | 0 | 79 | 59 | 0 | 62 | 168 |
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Information about the Ward Avenue Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Ward Avenue provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Ward Avenue can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Ward Avenue surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Ward Avenue) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Ward Avenue may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
Ward Avenue is 64 km (40 miles) from Ukiah. If you plan a vacation in Mendocino County, look for hotels and other accommodation in Ukiah. Ukiah has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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