Ward Avenue Surf Break

Lat Long: 39.51° N 123.79° W

Issued: 10 am 02 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Ward Avenue sea temperature is
12.0° C

1.0°C colder than average for this time of year

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 2 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 9 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period, NW swell with cross-onshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 9 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period, NW swell with 1,135 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 2 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 8s 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 (Jul 02) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.4m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 2.1m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.8m and 15s 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 9s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 09) 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+) 8PM (Thu 2nd Jul)8ft (2.4m) 8s
Best Surf 5PM (Thu 9th Jul)10ft (3.0m) 9s
Most Powerful 5PM (Thu 9th Jul)10ft (3.0m) 9s

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 14°C on Fri afternoon, min 11°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Sun morning, min 9°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
2
Friday
3
Saturday
4
Sunday
5
Monday
6
Tuesday
7
Wednesday
8
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
3
1
2
4
1
2
3
2
1
3
2
2
4
2
2
4
2
1
2
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.8
NW
9
1.9
NW
8
1.8
NW
8
1.6
NW
8
1.8
NW
8
2
NW
8
1.6
NW
8
1.7
NW
8
1.7
NW
8
1.6
NW
8
0.8
SSW
18
1.6
NW
8
1.6
NW
8
0.8
SSW
16
2.1
NW
8
1.5
NW
11
0.9
SSW
19
1
SSW
18
0.9
SSW
18
1.1
SSW
17
1
SSW
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
516
481
345
284
375
432
299
364
373
358
395
375
346
330
477
515
554
651
491
675
539
Wind (km/h)
5
W
10
WNW
0
NW
10
NW
10
WNW
0
W
5
WNW
5
WSW
0
SW
10
WSW
10
WNW
0
SW
10
WNW
15
NW
5
WNW
10
NW
10
NW
5
N
15
NW
20
NW
10
NW
Wind State
on
on
glassy
on
on
glassy
on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
on
glassy
on
on
glassy
cross-on
on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
2:54PM1.31m
1:08AM1.72m
3:27PM1.35m
1:49AM1.61m
3:58PM1.41m
2:36AM1.48m
4:30PM1.48m
3:34AM1.32m
5:04PM1.57m
4:48AM1.16m
5:41PM1.67m
6:19AM1.05m
6:23PM1.79m
Low Tide
7:10PM0.86m
8:15AM-0.15m
8:00PM0.84m
8:48AM-0.07m
8:57PM0.79m
9:21AM0.05m
10:02PM0.70m
9:55AM0.20m
11:13PM0.56m
10:33AM0.36m
00:24AM0.37m
11:17AM0.52m
1:32AM0.16m
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clear
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5:52
5:52
5:52
5:52
5:54
5:54
5:54
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8:45
8:45
8:45
8:45
8:45
8:45
8:44
 mm
Temp °C
13
13
12
13
14
12
14
14
13
13
13
11
12
12
11
12
12
11
13
14
13
Feels °C
12
12
11
11
12
12
13
13
12
11
11
10
10
10
11
10
9
11
10
11
11
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.8
NW
9
1.9
NW
8
0.6
SW
15
1.6
NW
8
0.7
SSW
15
1.7
NW
7
1.6
NW
8
1.7
NW
8
1.7
NW
8
1.6
NW
8
1.6
NW
8
1.6
NW
8
1.6
NW
8
0.8
SSW
16
1.6
NW
8
1.5
NW
11
0.9
SSW
19
1
SSW
18
0.9
SSW
18
1.1
SSW
17
1
SSW
16
Energy kJ
516
481
174
284
201
311
299
364
373
358
367
375
346
330
297
515
554
651
491
675
539
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SW
15
0.6
SSW
18
0.6
SSW
15
0.3
WNW
15
0.8
SSW
16
0.6
SSW
14
0.7
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
0.7
WNW
13
0.8
SSW
18
0.8
WNW
12
0.8
WNW
12
0.8
WNW
12
0.8
SSW
20
0.8
SSW
20
0.6
SSW
14
0.6
SSW
15
0.6
SW
15
0.3
S
20
0.4
SSW
19
Energy kJ
203
183
246
142
42
288
129
183
239
142
395
193
164
174
432
485
140
144
171
68
124
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSW
19
0.3
SSW
18
0.2
WNW
15
0.3
SSW
17
0.2
S
11
0.4
NW
14
0.4
WNW
13
0.4
SSW
20
0.5
WNW
12
0.6
SSW
18
0.5
WNW
13
0.6
SSW
18
0.7
SSW
17
0.5
SSW
21
0.8
WNW
11
0.7
SW
16
0.6
WNW
11
0.2
S
21
0.2
S
11
0.4
S
19
Energy kJ
125
66
22
57
9
48
70
149
86
216
101
207
252
260
149
258
76
35
9
117
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.8
NW
8
1.8
NW
8
2
NW
8
1.6
NW
8
2.1
NW
8
1.6
NW
7
1.6
NW
7
1.7
NW
7
1.5
NW
10
2.1
NW
6
2.1
NW
7
Energy kJ
345
375
432
322
477
285
251
268
432
368
428
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
2
2
4
2
3
3
3
2
3
2
1
4
4
1
4
3
2
3
Distance (km)
106
36
0
106
60
0
106
60
0
79
255
0
180
323
0
149
323
0
202
323
36
Best forecast wave conditions in Mendocino County
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
4
3
3
4
4
3
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
3
2
4
2
3
4
3
2
3
3
2
4
4
2
4
4
2
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
5
9
5
5
6
5
9
7
5
8
9
8
6
8
9
6
9
5
5
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.

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