Ward Avenue Surf Break

Lat Long: 39.51° N 123.79° W

Ward Avenue Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 pm 03 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Ward Avenue sea temperature is
13.1°C
1.5° 

Ward Avenue surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Ward Avenue surf forecast from 4 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 4 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 11s period, NW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 5 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 15s period, SSW swell with 786 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 4 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 11s period with NW swell.

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 Friday (Sep 04) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 18s. 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 1.3m 15s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 05) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 15s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 06) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Fri 4th Sep)6ft (1.8m) 11s
Best Surf 2AM (Fri 4th Sep)6ft (1.8m) 11s
Most Powerful 8PM (Sat 5th Sep)4.5ft (1.3m) 15s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ward Avenue over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu afternoon, min 12°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Tue afternoon, min 11°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Thu
3
Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.7
WNW
10
1.8
NW
11
1.7
NW
11
1
SSW
17
1.1
SSW
16
1.1
SSW
16
1.2
SSW
16
1
SSW
15
1
SSW
15
1
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
0.9
S
15
1.1
S
14
1.3
S
14
1.3
S
13
1.3
S
13
1.4
S
13
1.3
S
13
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
578
752
663
592
651
620
688
434
405
400
264
233
220
343
482
604
560
572
663
538
Wind (km/h)
5
NW
5
E
10
WNW
10
NW
5
ENE
10
W
15
NNW
10
SE
10
WNW
15
NW
5
ENE
10
W
10
NW
0
NE
10
WNW
15
NW
10
ESE
10
W
10
NW
5
SSE
Wind State
on
cross-off
on
cross-on
cross-off
on
cross-on
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on
cross-on
glassy
on
cross-on
glassy
on
cross-on
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on
cross-on
glassy
High Tide
4:04PM1.84m
6:43AM1.14m
5:08PM1.84m
8:11AM1.19m
6:22PM1.85m
9:12AM1.28m
7:36PM1.89m
9:57AM1.37m
8:43PM1.93m
10:34AM1.48m
9:43PM1.95m
11:09AM1.58m
10:37PM1.93m
Low Tide
11:32PM0.07m
10:19AM0.90m
00:48AM0.00m
11:45AM0.95m
1:56AM-0.08m
1:14PM0.91m
2:53AM-0.14m
2:28PM0.80m
3:43AM-0.17m
3:29PM0.66m
4:27AM-0.15m
4:23PM0.51m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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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