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Lat Long: 39.51° N 123.79° W

Ward Avenue Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 pm 07 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Ward Avenue sea temperature is
14.3°C
0.3° 

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 8 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 9 Oct, 2PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period, NW swell with cross-onshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 13 Oct, 5PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 14s period, NW swell with 2,630 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 8 Oct, 5AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 14s period with NW 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 (Oct 08) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m 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 2.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Oct 13) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 12s period and expected on Friday (Oct 09) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Thu 8th Oct)5.5ft (1.7m) 14s
Best Surf 2PM (Fri 9th Oct)10ft (3.0m) 9s
Most Powerful 5PM (Tue 13th Oct)8ft (2.5m) 14s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu morning, min 11°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed night, strong winds from the NW by Sat afternoon).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Sun afternoon, min 9°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NNW on Sat night, calm by Mon morning).

Thursday
8
Friday
9
Saturday
10
Sunday
11
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
NW
16
1.9
NW
14
1.9
NW
13
1.9
NW
13
2.3
NW
10
3.5
NW
9
2.5
NW
8
3
NW
10
3.5
NW
9
3
NW
9
1.2
WNW
21
3
NW
10
3
NW
11
1.5
WNW
18
1.3
WNW
16
1.5
WNW
16
1.3
WNW
14
2.5
NW
14
1.3
WNW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
565
1349
1200
1204
910
1716
878
1823
2383
1386
1311
2148
1677
1309
915
1054
732
2630
612
Wind (km/h)
0
N
5
WNW
5
NW
5
NNW
10
NW
15
NW
25
NNW
25
NW
40
NW
10
N
5
WNW
5
S
5
ESE
10
WNW
10
NNW
5
ESE
5
WNW
15
NW
5
NNW
Wind State
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on
glassy
glassy
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cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
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on
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glassy
on
cross-on
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on
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High Tide
9:42PM1.68m
10:27AM1.72m
10:38PM1.64m
10:57AM1.80m
11:30PM1.59m
11:26AM1.84m
00:21AM1.53m
11:55AM1.86m
1:11AM1.45m
12:24PM1.84m
2:02AM1.38m
12:54PM1.79m
2:56AM1.31m
Low Tide
3:52AM0.11m
4:22PM0.26m
4:30AM0.22m
5:07PM0.11m
5:05AM0.35m
5:50PM-0.00m
5:38AM0.49m
6:31PM-0.06m
6:11AM0.63m
7:12PM-0.08m
6:44AM0.75m
7:54PM-0.05m
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Feels °C
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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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