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Cape Mendocino Surf Report & Forecast

California

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Current Surf Conditions at Cape Mendocino

🌊 Surf Quality Timeline (Week)

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10:00 AM America/Los_Angeles
Surf Quality: FAIR
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM11 PM
MON

🌊 Surf Quality Timeline

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🌬️ WIND

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S
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14
kt

🌊 SWELL

N
E
S
W
12.4
ft
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SWELL
HEIGHT
12.4ft
🌊
SWELL
PERIOD
13s
💨
WIND GUSTS
17kt
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AIR TEMP
12°C
🌊
SECONDARY
SWELL
0.6ft @
18s
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PRECIPITATION
2.3mm
SURF QUALITY
FAIR

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📊 7-Day Detailed Forecast

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Monday

Oct 27
FAIR6 good hours
🌊 9.4-16.9ft 💨 8-19kt 🌡️ 12-13°C
TimeQualitySwell HeightPeriodSwell DirWind SpeedWind DirGustsAir TempWater TempRain
12:00 AMFAIR16.9ft14sWNW10ktSSE12kt13°C13°C0.3mm
1:00 AMFAIR16.5ft14sWNW10ktSSE13kt13°C13°C0.6mm
2:00 AMFAIR16.1ft14sWNW10ktSSE14kt13°C13°C0.8mm
3:00 AMFAIR15.6ft14sWNW11ktS14kt13°C13°C1mm
4:00 AMFAIR15.1ft14sWNW11ktS14kt12°C13°C1.1mm
5:00 AMGOOD14.6ft14sWNW11ktS15kt12°C13°C1.3mm
6:00 AMGOOD14.1ft14sWNW10ktS15kt12°C13°C1.5mm
7:00 AMGOOD13.6ft14sWNW9ktSSE15kt12°C13°C1.6mm
8:00 AMGOOD13.2ft13sWNW8ktSSE15kt12°C13°C1.8mm
9:00 AMGOOD12.8ft13sWNW11ktESE16kt12°C13°C2mm
10:00 AMFAIR12.4ft13sWNW14ktENE17kt12°C13°C2.3mm
11:00 AMFAIR12ft13sWNW18ktNNE18kt12°C13°C2.5mm
12:00 PMFAIR11.8ft13sWNW16ktNNE18kt12°C13°C2.4mm
1:00 PMFAIR11.5ft13sWNW14ktNNE18kt12°C13°C2.3mm
2:00 PMFAIR11.3ft13sWNW12ktNNE18kt12°C13°C2.2mm
3:00 PMFAIR11.2ft13sWNW15ktNNE20kt12°C13°C1.8mm
4:00 PMFAIR11.1ft13sWNW17ktNNE21kt12°C13°C1.5mm
5:00 PMFAIR11.1ft13sWNW19ktNNE23kt12°C13°C1.1mm
6:00 PMFAIR10.7ft13sWNW17ktNNE21kt12°C13°C0.8mm
7:00 PMFAIR10.4ft13sWNW15ktNNE20kt12°C13°C0.4mm
8:00 PMFAIR10.1ft13sWNW13ktNNE18kt12°C13°C0mm
9:00 PMFAIR9.8ft13sWNW13ktNNE18kt12°C13°C0mm
10:00 PMFAIR9.6ft12sWNW12ktNNE17kt12°C13°C0mm
11:00 PMGOOD9.4ft12sWNW11ktNNE17kt12°C13°C0mm

Tuesday

Oct 28
FAIR2 good hours
🌊 7.8-9.3ft 💨 12-18kt 🌡️ 11-13°C

Wednesday

Oct 29
FAIR6 good hours
🌊 5.2-7.7ft 💨 10-14kt 🌡️ 12-14°C

Thursday

Oct 30
FAIR6 good hours
🌊 0.8-10.2ft 💨 11-21kt 🌡️ 13-14°C

Friday

Oct 31
FAIR4 good hours
🌊 0.8-9.6ft 💨 11-18kt 🌡️ 13-13°C

Saturday

Nov 1
FAIR9 good hours
🌊 6.3-8.3ft 💨 11-14kt 🌡️ 13-14°C

Sunday

Nov 2
FAIR5 good hours
🌊 6.9-9.0ft 💨 10-15kt 🌡️ 13-14°C

Forecast Summary

Best Day:Check forecast for optimal conditions
Average Swell:10.4ft @ 13s
Wind Conditions:8-19kt SSE
Water Temperature:13°C

Local Knowledge & Surf Guide

Local Knowledge

Cape Mendocino in Humboldt County is an exposed beach break with fairly consistent surf that can work year-round. It performs best with groundswells from the southwest and offshore winds from the east. The break features both left and right-hand waves, with optimal conditions around mid tide as it begins to rise. While it’s only occasionally crowded, the spot still draws attention when it’s working. Surfers should be cautious of sharks, rip currents, and rocks. The most consistent clean surf is typically seen in winter, particularly in January.

Best Swell Direction: SW
Bottom Type: Sand
Location: County: Humboldt County | State: California | Country: United States | Road: Mattole Road | Full Address: Mattole Road, Humboldt County, California, United States

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