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Cape Mendocino surf Forecast / CAL – Humboldt / USA

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 pm Thursday 25 Apr 2024 PDT
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Cape Mendocino surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Cape Mendocino sea temperature is 9.4°C (Statistics for 25 Apr 1981-2005 - mean: 11.5 °C max: 13.8 °C min: 10.4 °C)
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Cape Mendocino surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Cape Mendocino sea temperature is 9.4°C (Statistics for 25 Apr 1981-2005 - mean: 11.5 °C max: 13.8 °C min: 10.4 °C)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Cape Mendocino this week:

The surf forecast for Cape Mendocino over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 25) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.9m and 6s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be onshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Cape Mendocino in the next 12 days are 3.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 30) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 8s period and expected on Saturday (Apr 27) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Thu 25th Apr)3.5ft (1.1m) 9s
Best Surf 8PM (Tue 30th Apr)10ft (3.0m) 12s
Most Powerful 8PM (Tue 30th Apr)10ft (3.0m) 12s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Cape Mendocino over the next 12 days.

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Thu
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Monday
06
Tue
07
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.6
SW
1.3
NW
2.1
WNW
2.2
WNW
2.1
NW
1.7
WNW
0.9
WNW
1
WNW
1.7
WNW
2.3
NW
2.3
NW
2.3
NW
2.4
NW
2.5
NW
2.5
NW
2.5
NW
3
NW
2.1
NW
1.9
NW
1.5
NW
0.9
NW
0.6
SSW
1.4
WNW
2.3
NW
2.3
NW
1.7
WNW
1.2
WNW
0.6
SW
2.5
WSW
2.4
W
2.1
W
2.1
WNW
1.7
WNW
1.4
WNW
1.4
NW
1.2
WNW
Period(s) (?)159999914139121211111111121110109916812111091681010999811
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)17825568882074443931232642113961420119713261428153521072024904673359129166267144812795322162017631026780705456275281346
Wind
(km/h)
15
S
10
W
15
NNW
25
NNW
20
N
10
N
5
NW
10
NNE
20
NNW
30
NNW
25
N
30
N
35
N
25
N
30
N
35
N
30
N
25
NNW
25
N
15
NNE
15
NNW
20
N
20
N
20
N
20
N
15
N
15
NNW
20
NNW
15
N
25
NNW
30
N
20
NNE
30
N
25
N
20
N
20
NNW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
oncrosscrosscrosscrosscross-
on
cross-
off
crosscrosscrosscrosscrosscrosscrosscrosscrosscrosscrosscross-
off
crosscrosscrosscrosscrosscrosscrosscrosscross-
off
crosscrosscross-
off
crosscrosscrosscross
High Tide
/ height (m)
12:29AM
1.70
2:40PM
1.22
1:03AM
1.69
3:40PM
1.19
1:44AM
1.66
4:47PM
1.19
2:33AM
1.61
5:55PM
1.21
3:35AM
1.55
6:53PM
1.28
4:49AM
1.48
7:38PM
1.37
6:09AM
1.44
8:17PM
1.48
7:30AM
1.42
8:52PM
1.60
8:45AM
1.42
9:26PM
1.73
9:54AM
1.43
9:59PM
1.84
10:58AM
1.44
10:34PM
1.92
11:59AM
1.43
Low Tide
/ height (m)
6:45PM
0.79
7:47AM
-0.20
7:19PM
0.88
8:31AM
-0.22
7:59PM
0.97
9:20AM
-0.21
8:52PM
1.03
10:17AM
-0.18
10:10PM
1.05
11:21AM
-0.15
11:45PM
1.00
12:24PM
-0.11
1:08AM
0.85
1:23PM
-0.07
2:14AM
0.63
2:16PM
-0.00
3:10AM
0.37
3:05PM
0.10
4:01AM
0.10
3:50PM
0.23
4:49AM
-0.14
4:34PM
0.37
5:36AM
-0.33
Thu
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Monday
06
Tue
07
Sunrise--6:22--6:20--6:18--6:18--6:16--6:15--6:13--6:13--6:11--6:11--6:09--6:07
Sunset8:07--8:07--8:08--8:09--8:10--8:12--8:13--8:14--8:15--8:15--8:16--8:17--
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Rain (mm)
3621---1----------------------------
Temp. °C121111111010111111111010109101191111912131210101011111111121013141112
Feels °C (?)101087578106533223425447995667676647868

Short Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Thu night. Very mild (max 12°C on Thu afternoon, min 9°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 11°C on Sun afternoon, min 7°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Thu afternoon, min 8°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds.

Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Mon afternoon, min 8°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds.

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Information about the Cape Mendocino Surf forecast

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

Cape Mendocino is 47 km (29 miles) from Eureka. If you plan a vacation in Humboldt County, look for hotels and other accommodation in Eureka. Eureka has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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