Ward Avenue Surf Break

Lat Long: 39.51° N 123.79° W

Ward Avenue Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 am 12 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Ward Avenue sea temperature is
15.1°C
0.6° 

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 12 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 14 Sep, 5PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 8s period, NW swell with cross-onshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 14 Sep, 5PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 8s period, NW swell with 984 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 12 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 14s period with SW 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 Saturday (Sep 12) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Ward Avenue in the next 16 days are 3.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 14) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Sat 12th Sep)2.5ft (0.8m) 14s
Best Surf 5PM (Mon 14th Sep)10ft (3.0m) 8s
Most Powerful 5PM (Mon 14th Sep)10ft (3.0m) 8s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Sun afternoon, min 12°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed morning, min 12°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
12
Sunday
13
Monday
14
Tuesday
15
Wednesday
16
Thursday
17
Friday
18
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Night
AM
PM
Night
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PM
Night
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PM
Night
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Night
AM
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Night
AM
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Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
0
0
4
1
!
3
2
3
3
1
3
2
1
2
2
2
1
1
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
SW
14
0.9
SW
14
0.8
SW
14
1
NW
10
1.8
NW
9
2.1
NW
9
1.8
NW
8
3
NW
8
2
NW
8
1.7
NW
8
1.8
NW
8
1.7
NW
8
1.5
NW
8
0.7
SSW
17
1.2
NW
8
1
NW
8
0.6
SSW
16
1.1
NW
9
0.6
SW
19
0.6
SW
19
0.6
SW
19
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
412
301
241
186
503
625
418
984
482
382
413
380
291
249
191
137
198
164
303
303
303
Wind (km/h)
15
WNW
15
NNW
5
ENE
15
NW
25
NW
5
NNE
10
WNW
15
NNW
5
NNW
10
WNW
5
WNW
5
NNW
10
SW
5
SW
0
SSE
10
WSW
5
SW
5
SE
5
W
10
NW
5
NNW
Wind State
on
cross-on
cross-off
on
cross-on
glassy
on
cross-on
glassy
on
glassy
glassy
cross
glassy
glassy
cross-on
glassy
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
12:44PM1.79m
1:09AM1.63m
1:15PM1.80m
2:01AM1.49m
1:46PM1.77m
2:58AM1.35m
2:19PM1.73m
4:03AM1.24m
2:57PM1.66m
5:24AM1.16m
3:42PM1.59m
7:00AM1.16m
4:43PM1.53m
Low Tide
6:47PM0.17m
6:51AM0.34m
7:34PM0.13m
7:24AM0.51m
8:22PM0.13m
7:57AM0.67m
9:13PM0.15m
8:33AM0.81m
10:12PM0.20m
9:16AM0.92m
11:19PM0.23m
10:19AM1.00m
00:30AM0.23m
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6:52
6:54
6:54
6:54
6:56
6:56
6:58
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7:29
7:27
7:24
7:23
7:22
7:20
7:19
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Temp °C
14
14
14
14
15
14
14
14
13
15
15
14
16
16
15
15
15
14
14
15
12
Feels °C
12
11
13
11
11
12
12
11
12
13
13
13
14
15
15
14
14
14
13
14
11
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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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