Needle Rock Surf Report & Forecast

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🌊 Surf Quality Timeline (Week)

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SELECT DAY

10:00 AM America/Los_Angeles
Surf Quality: GOOD
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM11 PM
THU

🌊 Surf Quality Timeline

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🌬️ WIND

N
E
S
W
4
kt

🌊 SWELL

N
E
S
W
2.4
ft
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SWELL
HEIGHT
2.4ft
🌊
SWELL
PERIOD
8s
💨
WIND GUSTS
4kt
🌡️
AIR TEMP
12°C
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SECONDARY
SWELL
1.5ft @
12s
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PRECIPITATION
0.1mm
SURF QUALITY
GOOD
Good surfing conditions. Sweet 2.4ft waves with mixed swell with glassy conditions Note: winds from N would be better.

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📊 7-Day Detailed Forecast

Expandable daily forecasts with hourly details

Thursday

Apr 9
GOOD1 excellent hours
🌊 2.2-2.6ft 💨 3-7kt 🌡️ 11-13°C
TimeQualitySwell HeightPeriodSwell DirWind SpeedWind DirGustsAir TempWater TempRain
12:00 AM
EXCELLENT
2.2ft9sWSW3ktE3kt12°C12°C0.1mm
1:00 AM
GOOD
2.4ft9sWSW3ktE3kt12°C12°C0.1mm
2:00 AM
GOOD
2.6ft9sWSW3ktESE3kt12°C12°C0.1mm
3:00 AM
GOOD
2.6ft9sWSW3ktESE3kt12°C12°C0.1mm
4:00 AM
GOOD
2.6ft9sWSW4ktESE4kt12°C12°C0.1mm
5:00 AM
GOOD
2.5ft9sWSW4ktESE4kt11°C12°C0.2mm
6:00 AM
GOOD
2.5ft9sWSW4ktE4kt11°C12°C0.2mm
7:00 AM
GOOD
2.5ft8sWSW5ktE4kt12°C12°C0.1mm
8:00 AM
GOOD
2.4ft8sWSW5ktE5kt12°C12°C0.1mm
9:00 AM
GOOD
2.4ft8sWSW4ktESE4kt12°C12°C0.1mm
10:00 AM
GOOD
2.4ft8sWSW4ktSSE4kt12°C12°C0.1mm
11:00 AM
GOOD
2.3ft8sWSW4ktS4kt13°C12°C0.1mm
12:00 PM
GOOD
2.3ft8sWSW5ktSSW6kt13°C12°C0.1mm
1:00 PM
FAIR
2.3ft8sWSW6ktSSW7kt13°C12°C0.1mm
2:00 PM
FAIR
2.3ft8sWSW7ktSSW9kt13°C12°C0.1mm
3:00 PM
FAIR
2.3ft8sWSW6ktSSW7kt13°C12°C0.2mm
4:00 PM
GOOD
2.3ft8sWSW4ktSSW6kt13°C12°C0.2mm
5:00 PM
GOOD
2.3ft8sWSW3ktS5kt12°C12°C0.2mm
6:00 PM
GOOD
2.3ft8sWSW3ktS4kt12°C12°C0.2mm
7:00 PM
GOOD
2.2ft8sWSW3ktSSE3kt12°C12°C0.2mm
8:00 PM
GOOD
2.2ft8sWSW3ktSE3kt11°C12°C0.2mm
9:00 PM
GOOD
2.2ft8sWSW3ktSE3kt12°C12°C0.2mm
10:00 PM
GOOD
2.2ft8sWSW3ktSE4kt12°C12°C0.2mm
11:00 PM
GOOD
2.2ft8sWSW4ktSE4kt12°C12°C0.2mm

Friday

Apr 10
GOOD8 excellent hours
🌊 2.2-2.3ft 💨 2-9kt 🌡️ 10-12°C

Saturday

Apr 11
FAIR4 good hours
🌊 2.1-3.8ft 💨 6-17kt 🌡️ 6-10°C

Sunday

Apr 12
EXCELLENT12 excellent hours
🌊 4.0-5.5ft 💨 1-8kt 🌡️ 5-9°C

Monday

Apr 13
EXCELLENT12 excellent hours
🌊 1.2-5.5ft 💨 2-10kt 🌡️ 7-13°C

Tuesday

Apr 14
GOOD2 excellent hours
🌊 1.4-3.9ft 💨 6-11kt 🌡️ 7-12°C

Wednesday

Apr 15
GOOD1 excellent hours
🌊 1.1-3.5ft 💨 6-11kt 🌡️ 7-16°C

Forecast Summary

Best Day:Check forecast for optimal conditions
Average Swell:2.3ft @ 10s
Wind Conditions:2-9kt E
Water Temperature:11-13°C

Local Knowledge & Surf Guide

Local Knowledge

Needle Rock in Mendocino County is a remote and rarely surfed point break located along the rugged Sinkyone Wilderness coast. It faces west and works best on long-period groundswells from the west or northwest, especially in winter, with offshore winds from the east or northeast. The wave breaks over a rock and reef bottom, producing fast, powerful sections that are best suited for experienced surfers. Access requires a challenging hike, and the spot is almost always uncrowded due to its isolation. Hazards include sharp rocks, strong currents, and potential wildlife encounters. Winter offers the most consistent conditions.

Best Swell Direction: SW
Bottom Type: Sand and Reef
Location: County: Mendocino County | State: California | Country: United States | Road: Bear Harbor Road | Full Address: Needle Rock Camp, Bear Harbor Road, Mendocino County, California, United States

Ideal Conditions

This spot performs best under these specific conditions. Forecasts take these into account when rating surf quality.

Ideal Swell DirectionN
Ideal Wind DirectionN

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