Ward Avenue surfForecast / CAL – Mendocino County / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 am Thursday 30 Apr 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
12.8° C
(Which is 1.0°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

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 (Apr 30) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 13s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 14s 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 1.8m 14s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 04) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Thu 30th Apr)7ft (2.1m) 8s
Best Surf 5AM (Fri 1st May)7ft (2.2m) 8s
Most Powerful 5AM (Mon 4th May)6ft (1.8m) 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 12°C on Thu morning, min 10°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Very mild (max 13°C on Mon afternoon, min 10°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
30
Friday
1
Saturday
2
Sunday
3
Monday
4
Tuesday
5
Wednesday
6
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
2
1
1
1
2
1
3
2
3
4
4
4
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
WNW
13
1.3
WNW
13
1.8
NW
8
1.8
NW
8
2.3
NW
8
1.3
WNW
12
2.1
NW
12
1.8
NW
9
1.7
NW
9
0.9
WNW
16
1.2
WNW
16
1.6
WNW
14
1.8
WNW
14
1.7
WNW
13
1.6
WNW
13
1.3
WNW
12
1.2
WNW
12
1
WNW
11
0.8
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
15
1.1
WNW
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
472
528
389
427
613
517
1272
505
470
417
724
996
1295
972
775
469
399
234
310
294
336
Wind (km/h)
10
WNW
10
NW
10
NW
10
NW
15
NNW
10
NNW
10
NW
15
NW
5
E
10
W
10
WNW
5
S
5
SSE
5
WNW
5
NE
10
WNW
10
WNW
0
ENE
10
W
10
NW
5
NNE
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
glassy
on
on
cross-off
glassy
glassy
glassy
on
on
glassy
on
on
cross
High Tide
11:52AM1.27m
11:08PM1.76m
12:40PM1.25m
11:35PM1.75m
1:26PM1.22m
00:04AM1.73m
2:13PM1.19m
00:34AM1.69m
3:03PM1.16m
1:08AM1.64m
3:57PM1.13m
1:45AM1.58m
4:56PM1.12m
2:29AM1.51m
Low Tide
4:49PM0.51m
5:56AM-0.16m
5:20PM0.62m
6:33AM-0.21m
5:52PM0.70m
7:10AM-0.21m
6:24PM0.77m
7:49AM-0.19m
6:58PM0.83m
8:31AM-0.15m
7:37PM0.88m
9:17AM-0.10m
8:26PM0.92m
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clear
part cloud
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part cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
cloud
mod rain
light rain
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
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6:16
6:16
6:15
6:13
6:11
6:11
6:09
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8:07
8:07
8:08
8:09
8:10
8:12
8:13
7
1
Temp °C
12
12
11
12
12
11
11
12
11
12
12
12
12
13
12
12
13
12
12
12
12
9
9
11
10
9
10
9
8
10
10
10
12
11
12
11
11
11
11
10
10
11
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
NW
8
1.3
WNW
13
1.1
WNW
13
1
WNW
13
1.1
WNW
13
1.3
WNW
12
2.1
NW
12
1
WNW
11
1.7
NW
9
1.4
NW
9
1.4
NW
9
1.6
WNW
14
1.8
WNW
14
1.7
WNW
13
1.6
WNW
13
1.3
WNW
12
1.2
WNW
12
1
WNW
11
0.9
WNW
11
0.9
WNW
11
1.1
WNW
12
Energy kJ
291
528
389
346
389
517
1272
270
470
323
287
996
1295
972
775
469
399
234
173
180
336
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
WNW
13
0.3
SW
14
0.3
SW
14
0.3
SW
13
0.3
SW
13
0.2
WSW
13
0.2
SSW
18
0.2
SSW
18
0.7
WNW
11
0.9
WNW
16
1.2
WNW
16
1.1
NW
9
0.5
SSW
15
0.6
SSW
16
0.5
SW
16
0.8
SSW
17
0.8
SSW
14
0.7
SW
15
0.8
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
15
0.7
SW
14
Energy kJ
472
33
29
28
27
17
31
31
111
417
724
168
123
164
127
373
268
226
310
294
208
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SW
14
0.2
S
11
0.2
S
13
0.1
S
11
0.1
S
10
0.2
S
12
0.3
SW
13
0.2
WNW
21
0.5
WNW
18
0.6
WNW
11
0.7
WNW
11
0.4
SSW
15
0.4
SW
18
0.2
S
10
0.4
SSW
13
0.3
NNW
8
0.3
NNW
8
0.3
NNW
8
0.4
WNW
14
0.5
WNW
14
0.5
NW
7
Energy kJ
74
9
14
2
2
11
27
44
188
93
115
85
81
8
70
13
13
12
74
104
26
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2
NW
8
1.8
NW
8
1.8
NW
8
2.3
NW
8
1.7
NW
7
2
NW
8
1.8
NW
9
Energy kJ
446
385
427
613
293
470
505
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
2
3
4
3
4
3
2
3
2
3
4
4
4
3
1
3
2
2
2
3
Distance (km)
180
323
7
149
323
36
228
667
0
636
36
0
0
0
0
180
184
0
256
256
7
Best forecast wave conditions in Mendocino County
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
3
3
4
4
4
3
2
3
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
4
2
3
4
3
4
3
4
4
2
4
4
4
5
3
3
3
2
2
2
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
7
6
5
7
4
4
5
4
4
5
5
4
5
4
5
5
6
6
8
9
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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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