Ward Avenue surfForecast / CAL – Mendocino County / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 pm Tuesday 12 May 2026 PDT
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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
12.5° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

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 Wednesday (May 13) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 15s. Another secondary swell of 0.8m and 4s is also forecast. 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 14s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 16) at 11AM. 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+) 2AM (Wed 13th May)4.5ft (1.4m) 12s
Best Surf11PM (Sun 17th May)10ft (3.0m) 9s
Most Powerful11AM (Sat 16th May)10ft (3.0m) 14s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Thu night, min 9°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue night, fresh winds from the NW by Fri morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Sun afternoon, min 9°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NW on Sun afternoon, calm by Sun night).

Tue
12
Wednesday
13
Thursday
14
Friday
15
Saturday
16
Sunday
17
Monday
18
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
1
3
0
0
3
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
4
1
0
3
1
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
WNW
11
1.4
WNW
12
1.3
WNW
11
2.3
WNW
12
2.1
WNW
11
1.8
WNW
8
3
WNW
8
1.9
NW
7
2
NW
7
3
NW
8
1.2
WNW
14
3
NW
14
3.5
NW
8
3
NW
8
3
NW
8
3.5
NW
8
2.5
NW
9
2.3
NW
9
3.5
NW
8
2.1
NW
8
2.5
NW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
270
539
446
1449
1049
412
998
386
363
1047
561
2803
1387
1058
1351
1689
1212
911
1849
565
2708
Wind (km/h)
15
NNW
5
N
25
NW
25
NW
5
NNE
15
NW
25
NW
15
NNW
30
NW
40
NW
25
NNW
35
NW
50
NW
25
NNW
35
NW
50
NW
5
NE
20
NW
30
NW
5
N
20
NW
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-off
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
8:50PM1.60m
9:23AM1.23m
9:21PM1.75m
10:27AM1.25m
9:55PM1.89m
11:26AM1.28m
10:33PM2.00m
12:25PM1.30m
11:14PM2.07m
1:22PM1.30m
11:59PM2.09m
2:19PM1.30m
00:48AM2.05m
Low Tide
2:04PM0.23m
3:12AM0.18m
2:45PM0.33m
3:59AM-0.07m
3:26PM0.43m
4:46AM-0.30m
4:09PM0.52m
5:33AM-0.48m
4:53PM0.61m
6:22AM-0.59m
5:41PM0.68m
7:12AM-0.63m
6:31PM0.74m
8:05AM-0.60m
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:03
6:01
6:01
6:00
5:58
5:58
5:58
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:19
8:20
8:21
8:22
8:22
8:22
8:23
8:24
Temp °C
13
12
11
11
11
11
13
14
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
13
13
13
14
14
12
11
12
9
5
7
7
8
8
6
4
4
5
2
4
5
3
6
8
7
8
10
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
WNW
11
1.4
WNW
12
1.3
WNW
11
0.7
SSW
14
0.5
SSW
13
1.1
WNW
10
0.9
SSW
16
0.8
WNW
9
0.9
SSW
15
0.8
SSW
15
1.2
WNW
14
0.6
SSW
14
0.6
SSW
15
1.4
WNW
13
0.5
SSW
14
0.5
SSW
14
2.5
NW
9
0.4
SSW
13
0.4
WNW
18
1
WNW
16
0.4
SW
16
Energy kJ
270
539
446
163
102
276
371
118
326
296
561
158
167
630
118
105
1212
58
121
525
69
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SSW
15
0.8
SSW
15
0.8
W
13
0.2
S
13
0.4
SSW
18
0.4
SSW
13
0.1
S
13
0.8
SSW
16
0.7
WNW
16
0.1
S
11
0.6
SSW
14
0.3
S
16
0.1
SW
19
0.6
SSW
14
0.1
SW
18
0.1
SW
18
0.4
SSW
13
0.3
WNW
18
0.3
S
16
0.7
WNW
11
0.3
S
15
Energy kJ
242
242
229
13
104
70
3
291
234
2
156
46
15
165
13
12
59
63
46
109
39
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
14
0.3
W
15
0.6
SSW
14
0.3
SSW
18
0.1
S
12
0.4
SSW
17
0.1
S
12
0.4
NW
18
0.1
S
11
0.5
S
16
0.1
S
20
0.1
S
18
0.1
SW
18
0.3
SW
18
0.3
SSW
13
0.4
SW
17
0.3
SW
24
Energy kJ
4
39
127
64
3
92
3
81
2
132
7
6
13
49
33
74
87
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
NW
5
0.8
NW
4
1
NW
4
2.3
WNW
12
2.1
WNW
11
1.8
WNW
8
3
WNW
8
1.9
NW
7
2
NW
7
3
NW
8
2.1
NW
8
3
NW
14
3.5
NW
8
3
NW
8
3
NW
8
3.5
NW
8
2.3
NW
9
3.5
NW
8
2.1
NW
8
2.5
NW
14
Energy kJ
33
23
40
1449
1049
412
998
386
363
1047
464
2803
1387
1058
1351
1689
911
1849
565
2708
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
2
2
4
4
2
3
3
3
3
4
1
5
4
1
4
4
3
4
4
Distance (km)
184
0
323
255
7
149
323
36
323
323
36
317
796
235
323
324
0
149
323
7
149
Best forecast wave conditions in Mendocino County
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
3
3
4
4
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
2
3
4
4
3
4
4
3
4
4
2
5
4
3
4
4
4
4
5
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
9
9
5
4
5
5
5
5
4
4
5
5
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
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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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