Ward Avenue Surf Break

Lat Long: 39.51° N 123.79° W

Ward Avenue Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 pm 09 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Ward Avenue sea temperature is
15.0°C
0.5° 

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 10 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 14 Sep, 8PM (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 1,248 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 10 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 17s 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 Thursday (Sep 10) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 7s. 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+) 5AM (Thu 10th Sep)2.5ft (0.8m) 17s
Best Surf 8PM (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. Warm (max 21°C on Wed night, min 12°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

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

Thursday
10
Friday
11
Saturday
12
Sunday
13
Monday
14
Tuesday
15
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Night
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PM
Night
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Rating
(10 max)
3
2
2
3
2
1
3
1
0
1
1
0
3
0
0
3
2
3
2
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SW
18
0.9
SW
17
1
SW
17
1
SW
16
1.1
SW
16
1
SW
15
1
SW
15
1
SW
14
1.3
NW
11
0.8
SW
14
1.2
NW
10
2.1
NW
7
1.9
NW
8
2.1
NW
8
3
NW
8
2
NW
8
1.7
NW
8
2
NW
8
1.6
NW
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
312
419
553
489
558
465
418
412
368
241
269
466
452
581
1248
482
373
492
269
Wind (km/h)
0
S
10
WNW
10
NW
5
N
10
WNW
10
NW
0
ESE
10
WNW
25
NW
5
NNE
15
NW
25
NW
5
NNE
15
NW
25
NW
5
N
10
WNW
10
NW
0
ENE
Wind State
glassy
on
on
glassy
on
cross-on
glassy
on
on
cross
on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
on
on
glassy
High Tide
10:37PM1.93m
11:41AM1.67m
11:29PM1.87m
12:13PM1.74m
00:19AM1.76m
12:44PM1.79m
1:09AM1.63m
1:15PM1.80m
2:01AM1.49m
1:46PM1.77m
2:58AM1.35m
2:19PM1.73m
4:03AM1.24m
Low Tide
5:06AM-0.09m
5:13PM0.37m
5:43AM0.03m
6:01PM0.25m
6:17AM0.17m
6:47PM0.17m
6:51AM0.34m
7:34PM0.13m
7:24AM0.51m
8:22PM0.13m
7:57AM0.67m
9:13PM0.15m
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6:50
6:52
6:52
6:54
6:54
6:54
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7:31
7:30
7:29
7:27
7:24
7:23
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Temp °C
21
19
18
15
16
15
13
14
15
15
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15
15
14
15
14
15
15
13
Feels °C
21
19
17
15
15
12
13
12
11
13
10
10
14
11
11
12
14
12
13
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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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