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Lat Long: 39.51° N 123.79° W

Ward Avenue Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 am 31 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Ward Avenue sea temperature is
15.9°C
2.6° 

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 31 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 5 Nov, 7PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s period, WNW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 6 Nov, 7PM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 18s period, NW swell with 12,730 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 31 Oct, 11AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 14s period with SSW 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 (Oct 31) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 8s. 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 4.5m 18s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Nov 06) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Nov 03) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11AM (Sat 31st Oct)3.5ft (1.1m) 14s
Best Surf 7PM (Thu 5th Nov)10ft (3.0m) 14s
Most Powerful 7PM (Fri 6th Nov)15ft (4.5m) 18s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Very mild (max 14°C on Mon morning, min 10°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue afternoon, min 11°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
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16
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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1642
3237
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2049
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711
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2565
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High Tide
3:21PM1.80m
6:16AM1.40m
4:37PM1.66m
7:11AM1.48m
6:01PM1.55m
7:57AM1.58m
7:25PM1.47m
8:37AM1.69m
8:39PM1.43m
9:12AM1.78m
9:46PM1.41m
9:44AM1.86m
10:45PM1.40m
Low Tide
9:16AM0.96m
10:47PM-0.16m
10:46AM0.93m
11:50PM-0.06m
12:18PM0.82m
00:49AM0.04m
1:36PM0.64m
1:42AM0.15m
2:39PM0.43m
2:29AM0.28m
3:32PM0.23m
3:12AM0.41m
4:18PM0.05m
3:50AM0.54m
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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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