Ward Avenue surfForecast / CAL – Mendocino County / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 pm Wednesday 22 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
12.0° C
(Which is 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 23) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 18s. 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 1.7m 13s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 23) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Thu 23rd Apr)5.5ft (1.7m) 14s
Best Surf 5AM (Thu 23rd Apr)5.5ft (1.7m) 14s
Most Powerful 8AM (Thu 23rd Apr)5.5ft (1.7m) 13s

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 11°C on Wed night, min 9°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 12°C on Sun morning, min 9°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
23
Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wed
29
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
4
2
0
3
2
2
2
1
1
3
2
1
3
1
1
2
0
0
3
1
1
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
WNW
14
1.7
WNW
13
1.1
WNW
13
0.9
WNW
12
1.4
NW
9
1.3
NW
9
1.2
NW
9
1
NW
9
0.7
WNW
15
0.9
WNW
16
1
WNW
14
1.1
WNW
14
1.1
WNW
13
1
WNW
12
1
WNW
12
0.9
WNW
12
0.8
WNW
11
0.8
WNW
12
1.6
NW
8
0.9
NW
17
1.2
WNW
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
630
1061
421
260
311
275
230
156
231
357
400
501
427
325
304
218
157
156
292
419
683
Wind (km/h)
10
E
15
WNW
15
NW
5
NNW
10
WNW
10
WNW
5
ESE
5
WNW
5
WNW
5
ENE
5
W
10
WNW
5
ENE
10
WNW
15
NW
10
E
10
WNW
10
NW
5
ESE
10
WNW
20
NW
off
on
cross-on
glassy
on
on
off
on
on
cross-off
cross-on
on
cross-off
on
cross-on
off
on
on
off
on
cross-on
High Tide
3:58AM1.70m
6:53PM1.29m
5:15AM1.57m
7:49PM1.37m
6:38AM1.47m
8:33PM1.46m
7:56AM1.40m
9:11PM1.55m
9:05AM1.36m
9:44PM1.63m
10:06AM1.32m
10:14PM1.69m
11:02AM1.30m
Low Tide
9:50PM0.87m
11:25AM-0.23m
11:21PM0.84m
12:29PM-0.14m
00:52AM0.73m
1:27PM-0.06m
2:06AM0.56m
2:18PM0.04m
3:06AM0.37m
3:02PM0.15m
3:56AM0.20m
3:41PM0.27m
4:39AM0.04m
4:16PM0.40m
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part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
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clear
clear
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6:26
6:24
6:24
6:22
6:20
6:20
6:18
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8:00
8:00
8:01
8:02
8:04
8:05
8:06
Temp °C
11
11
11
10
11
11
10
11
11
11
12
12
12
11
11
10
12
11
11
12
11
8
8
7
9
9
8
9
9
8
10
10
9
10
8
7
7
9
8
9
10
8
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
WNW
9
1.7
WNW
13
1.1
WNW
13
1.3
NW
7
1.4
NW
9
1.3
NW
9
1.2
NW
9
1
NW
9
1
NW
9
1
NW
8
1
WNW
14
1.1
WNW
14
1.1
WNW
13
1
WNW
12
1
WNW
12
1
NW
8
0.8
WNW
11
0.8
WNW
12
0.7
WNW
11
0.9
NW
17
1.2
WNW
16
Energy kJ
243
1061
421
162
311
275
230
156
156
136
400
501
427
325
304
126
157
150
111
419
683
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
WNW
14
0.5
S
16
0.7
NW
10
0.9
WNW
12
0.8
WNW
12
0.7
WNW
12
0.6
S
14
0.5
WNW
14
0.7
WNW
15
0.9
WNW
16
1
NW
8
0.9
NW
8
0.9
NW
9
0.8
NW
9
1
NW
9
0.9
WNW
12
0.8
NW
6
0.3
S
11
0.6
WNW
19
0.8
WNW
11
0.3
SW
15
Energy kJ
630
129
92
260
184
119
148
118
231
357
129
112
126
114
152
218
45
22
251
130
35
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
S
18
0.3
SSW
11
0.6
S
16
0.6
S
16
0.5
S
15
0.6
S
15
0.6
WNW
11
0.5
S
13
0.5
S
13
0.5
S
13
0.4
S
13
0.4
S
12
0.4
S
12
0.4
S
12
0.4
S
12
0.3
S
11
0.5
NW
9
0.3
SW
13
0.4
SW
16
0.4
SW
16
0.3
SW
12
Energy kJ
219
24
181
181
106
155
79
88
87
85
52
46
46
45
45
21
37
28
89
62
23
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
NW
6
1.4
NW
6
1.6
NW
8
1.6
NW
8
2.1
NW
8
Energy kJ
196
156
292
319
553
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
2
2
3
2
1
2
2
3
3
2
2
3
1
2
2
1
2
3
3
2
Distance (km)
0
130
323
0
130
255
0
149
176
0
36
255
0
220
323
0
130
180
0
106
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Best forecast wave conditions in Mendocino County
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
3
3
2
3
2
3
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
2
3
4
4
3
3
3
3
2
2
3
3
2
2
3
2
3
4
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
5
4
4
4
4
5
8
6
8
4
5
5
6
5
9
5
6
5
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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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