Ward Avenue Surf Break

Lat Long: 39.51° N 123.79° W

Ward Avenue Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 pm 13 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Ward Avenue sea temperature is
12.6° C
0.6° 

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 14 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 17 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 16s period, WNW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 17 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 17s period, WNW swell with 537 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 14 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 7s 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 Tuesday (Jul 14) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 12s. 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 1.0m 17s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 17) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Tue 14th Jul)4ft (1.2m) 7s
Best Surf 8PM (Fri 17th Jul)3.5ft (1.0m) 16s
Most Powerful 5PM (Fri 17th Jul)3.5ft (1.0m) 17s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Tue morning, min 11°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Sun morning, min 10°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Mon
20
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Night
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Rating
(10 max)
3
1
1
3
0
1
3
1
0
3
1
2
4
3
2
3
2
2
3
2
2
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.7
NW
7
1.3
NW
7
1.4
NW
6
1.7
NW
7
0.6
SW
18
1.9
NW
7
0.5
WNW
20
0.6
WNW
19
2.1
NW
7
0.9
WNW
18
0.9
WNW
17
1
WNW
17
1
WNW
16
1
WNW
16
0.8
SW
18
1.6
NW
9
1.5
NW
9
0.9
SW
17
0.9
SW
17
0.7
SW
16
0.8
SW
16
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
295
169
162
263
194
314
221
286
381
448
433
537
499
487
379
354
343
439
410
261
299
Wind (km/h)
5
SE
10
NW
10
NW
5
NW
15
NW
10
NW
0
NW
15
NW
15
NW
0
N
15
NW
15
NW
0
N
10
NW
5
WNW
0
ESE
10
W
10
WNW
0
N
10
W
10
WNW
Wind State
glassy
cross-on
on
glassy
on
on
glassy
on
on
glassy
cross-on
on
glassy
on
on
glassy
cross-on
on
glassy
on
on
High Tide
10:44PM2.22m
12:57PM1.41m
11:37PM2.19m
1:39PM1.48m
00:29AM2.10m
2:20PM1.54m
1:22AM1.94m
3:01PM1.60m
2:16AM1.73m
3:43PM1.65m
3:15AM1.50m
4:24PM1.68m
4:23AM1.28m
5:06PM1.70m
Low Tide
5:57AM-0.55m
5:19PM0.74m
6:42AM-0.51m
6:17PM0.69m
7:26AM-0.42m
7:15PM0.64m
8:08AM-0.27m
8:17PM0.59m
8:48AM-0.08m
9:22PM0.54m
9:28AM0.14m
10:32PM0.47m
10:08AM0.36m
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8:38
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Temp °C
14
15
14
13
13
13
12
13
13
12
12
13
13
13
13
13
14
14
12
14
14
Feels °C
13
14
12
13
12
10
11
10
10
11
9
10
13
11
11
13
13
13
12
13
13
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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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