Ward Avenue Surf Break

Lat Long: 39.51° N 123.79° W

Ward Avenue Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 pm 26 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Ward Avenue sea temperature is
14.8° C
1.3° 

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 27 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 1 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 8s period, NW swell with cross-onshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 2 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 8s period, NW swell with 1,310 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 26 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 18s 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 Sunday (Jul 26) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 21s. Another secondary swell of 1.2m and 6s 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 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 02) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 15s period and expected on Friday (Jul 31) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Sun 26th Jul)3.5ft (1.0m) 18s
Best Surf 8PM (Sat 1st Aug)10ft (3.0m) 8s
Most Powerful 8PM (Sun 2nd Aug)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 16°C on Tue afternoon, min 12°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

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

Sun
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Friday
31
Saturday
1
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Night
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Night
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Night
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Rating
(10 max)
0
4
1
1
4
2
1
4
1
1
4
0
2
3
1
2
3
0
0
2
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
SW
19
1.2
SSW
18
1.2
SSW
18
1.3
SSW
18
1.1
SW
19
1.3
SSW
17
1.3
SSW
18
1.2
SSW
17
1
SSW
16
1.1
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
16
1
SSW
16
1.8
NW
7
1.8
NW
7
1.8
NW
7
1.8
NW
7
2
NW
8
2.5
NW
8
2.3
NW
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
855
835
845
1129
837
932
1081
789
545
627
441
377
529
322
365
346
305
435
849
598
Wind (km/h)
15
NW
5
ESE
10
WNW
15
NW
0
NW
15
NW
20
NW
5
NNW
15
NW
15
NW
5
NNW
20
NW
15
NW
0
N
10
NW
10
NW
5
NW
15
NW
25
NW
10
NNW
Wind State
cross-on
glassy
on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
9:44PM1.82m
12:12PM1.27m
10:24PM1.86m
12:40PM1.31m
11:03PM1.88m
1:06PM1.35m
11:40PM1.87m
1:33PM1.40m
00:17AM1.83m
2:00PM1.46m
00:57AM1.74m
2:27PM1.52m
1:41AM1.62m
Low Tide
3:26PM0.93m
5:04AM-0.11m
4:10PM0.90m
5:37AM-0.14m
4:51PM0.86m
6:09AM-0.16m
5:31PM0.81m
6:39AM-0.14m
6:12PM0.77m
7:08AM-0.09m
6:56PM0.71m
7:37AM-0.01m
7:43PM0.65m
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6:11
6:11
6:13
6:13
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8:32
8:31
8:30
8:30
8:30
8:29
8:28
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Temp °C
14
13
14
14
13
14
16
15
15
15
13
14
15
14
14
15
14
15
16
15
Feels °C
12
12
12
11
12
13
13
13
13
12
12
11
13
14
12
13
14
12
12
12
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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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