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Point Arena surf Forecast / CAL – Mendocino County / USA

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 pm Wednesday 24 Apr 2024 PDT
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Point Arena surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Point Arena sea temperature is 10.5°C (Statistics for 24 Apr 1981-2005 - mean: 11.9 °C max: 14.2 °C min: 10.5 °C)
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Point Arena surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Point Arena sea temperature is 10.5°C (Statistics for 24 Apr 1981-2005 - mean: 11.9 °C max: 14.2 °C min: 10.5 °C)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Point Arena this week:

The surf forecast for Point Arena over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 24) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 7s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Point Arena in the next 12 days are 3.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Apr 29) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Apr 25) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Wed 24th Apr)6ft (1.8m) 7s
Best Surf 5PM (Mon 29th Apr)11ft (3.5m) 8s
Most Powerful 2AM (Mon 29th Apr)10ft (3.0m) 12s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Point Arena over the next 12 days.

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Wed
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Mon
06
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.2
NW
2
NW
0.7
WNW
0.6
SW
1.1
WNW
1.9
WNW
2.2
WNW
3
NW
2.3
NW
2.3
NW
1.8
NW
1.6
WNW
2.3
NW
3
NW
3
NW
3.5
NW
3
NW
2.5
NW
2.5
NW
1.6
NW
1.6
NW
1.5
NW
1.6
WNW
1.2
WNW
1.1
WNW
1.4
WNW
1.5
WNW
1.4
WNW
0.6
WNW
0.9
WNW
1
WNW
1.8
WNW
1
WNW
1
WNW
0.9
WNW
1.3
WNW
Period(s) (?)671015999888812612128111112111110109999918161691413138
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)11633799176206578802979728661428784427274421161482221415141776579604459500232180315367294252464532584419362295223
Wind
(km/h)
25
NNW
25
NNW
20
NW
15
NW
15
NW
20
NNW
35
NW
35
NNW
30
NNW
35
NNW
30
NNW
30
NNW
35
NNW
35
NNW
35
NNW
35
NNW
30
NNW
30
NNW
30
NNW
10
N
15
SE
20
S
15
NNW
10
SSW
15
WSW
10
E
10
SW
10
WSW
10
ESE
10
SW
10
WNW
10
NNE
20
NW
25
NNW
20
NNW
25
NW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscrosscrosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
on
cross-
off
ononcross-
off
oncross-
on
cross-
off
oncrosscross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross
High Tide
/ height (m)
11:49PM
1.72
1:35PM
1.21
12:17AM
1.73
2:27PM
1.16
12:50AM
1.72
3:27PM
1.13
1:29AM
1.70
4:34PM
1.11
2:16AM
1.66
5:44PM
1.13
3:16AM
1.59
6:42PM
1.19
4:30AM
1.51
7:27PM
1.29
5:53AM
1.45
8:04PM
1.42
7:14AM
1.42
8:38PM
1.56
8:29AM
1.40
9:12PM
1.71
9:37AM
1.39
9:47PM
1.85
10:41AM
1.38
Low Tide
/ height (m)
5:46PM
0.63
6:57AM
-0.16
6:15PM
0.73
7:38AM
-0.20
6:46PM
0.82
8:23AM
-0.21
7:22PM
0.89
9:14AM
-0.20
8:09PM
0.95
10:11AM
-0.18
9:18PM
0.99
11:11AM
-0.16
10:51PM
0.96
12:11PM
-0.14
12:24AM
0.84
1:06PM
-0.10
1:40AM
0.64
1:56PM
-0.04
2:43AM
0.37
2:42PM
0.06
3:38AM
0.10
3:26PM
0.18
4:29AM
-0.16
Wed
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Mon
06
Sunrise--6:22--6:22--6:20--6:18--6:18--6:16--6:16--6:15--6:13--6:11--6:11--6:09
Sunset8:00--8:01--8:02--8:04--8:05--8:06--8:07--8:07--8:08--8:09--8:10--8:10--
part cloudpart cloudcloudcloudcloudpart cloudclearclearclearpart cloudclearclearclearclearclearclearclearclearpart cloudclearpart cloudpart cloudrain showersrain showerslight rainrain showersclearclearpart cloudpart cloudclearclearclearclearclearclear
Rain (mm)
----------------------1112----------
Temp. °C111011121211121110101010119911910101011121010111010111111111011111110
Feels °C (?)7589976333345113133578677778108876565

Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 12°C on Thu afternoon, min 9°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WNW on Thu night, strong winds from the NNW by Fri night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 11°C on Sun afternoon, min 8°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 12°C on Wed afternoon, min 8°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NW on Tue afternoon, calm by Thu morning).

Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 11°C on Fri afternoon, min 9°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri night, fresh winds from the NNW by Mon afternoon).

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Information about the Point Arena Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Point Arena provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Point Arena can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Point Arena 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 (Point Arena) 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 Point Arena 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.

Point Arena is 52 km (32 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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