Ward Avenue Surf Report & Forecast
California
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Current Surf Conditions at Ward Avenue
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🌬️ WIND
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25
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🌊 SWELL
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11.6
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ft
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HEIGHT
HEIGHT
11.6ft
SWELL
PERIOD
PERIOD
14s
WIND GUSTS
33kt
AIR TEMP
14°C
SECONDARY
SWELL
SWELL
0.7ft @
17s
17s
PRECIPITATION
0.8mm
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📊 7-Day Detailed Forecast
Expandable daily forecasts with hourly details| Time | Quality | Swell Height | Period | Swell Dir | Wind Speed | Wind Dir | Gusts | Air Temp | Water Temp | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | EXCELLENT | 15.6ft | 14s | WNW | 6kt | SE | 6kt | 14°C | 14°C | 0.1mm |
| 1:00 AM | EXCELLENT | 15.6ft | 14s | WNW | 7kt | SE | 8kt | 14°C | 14°C | 0.1mm |
| 2:00 AM | GOOD | 15.6ft | 14s | WNW | 9kt | SSE | 10kt | 14°C | 14°C | 0.1mm |
| 3:00 AM | GOOD | 15.2ft | 14s | WNW | 10kt | SSE | 12kt | 14°C | 14°C | 0.1mm |
| 4:00 AM | GOOD | 14.8ft | 14s | WNW | 12kt | SSE | 14kt | 14°C | 14°C | 0.2mm |
| 5:00 AM | FAIR | 14.3ft | 14s | WNW | 13kt | SSE | 15kt | 14°C | 14°C | 0.2mm |
| 6:00 AM | FAIR | 13.8ft | 14s | WNW | 15kt | SSE | 18kt | 14°C | 14°C | 0.4mm |
| 7:00 AM | FAIR | 13.3ft | 14s | WNW | 16kt | SE | 21kt | 13°C | 14°C | 0.6mm |
| 8:00 AM | FAIR | 12.8ft | 14s | WNW | 18kt | SE | 24kt | 13°C | 14°C | 0.8mm |
| 9:00 AM | FAIR | 12.2ft | 14s | WNW | 21kt | SSE | 29kt | 14°C | 14°C | 0.8mm |
| 10:00 AM | FAIR | 11.6ft | 14s | WNW | 25kt | SSE | 33kt | 14°C | 14°C | 0.8mm |
| 11:00 AM | FAIR | 11ft | 13s | WNW | 28kt | SSE | 38kt | 14°C | 14°C | 0.8mm |
| 12:00 PM | FAIR | 11.3ft | 13s | WNW | 23kt | SSW | 32kt | 15°C | 14°C | 0.6mm |
| 1:00 PM | FAIR | 11.7ft | 13s | WNW | 19kt | WSW | 26kt | 15°C | 14°C | 0.4mm |
| 2:00 PM | FAIR | 12.1ft | 13s | W | 14kt | W | 19kt | 15°C | 14°C | 0.2mm |
| 3:00 PM | FAIR | 8.2ft | 14s | WSW | 18kt | WNW | 22kt | 15°C | 14°C | 0.2mm |
| 4:00 PM | POOR | 4.4ft | 15s | SW | 21kt | NW | 26kt | 14°C | 14°C | 0.2mm |
| 5:00 PM | POOR | 0.6ft | 17s | SSW | 25kt | NNW | 29kt | 14°C | 14°C | 0.1mm |
| 6:00 PM | POOR | 0.6ft | 17s | SW | 24kt | NNW | 27kt | 14°C | 14°C | 0.1mm |
| 7:00 PM | POOR | 0.7ft | 17s | SW | 23kt | NNW | 26kt | 14°C | 14°C | 0mm |
| 8:00 PM | POOR | 0.7ft | 17s | SW | 23kt | NNW | 24kt | 14°C | 14°C | 0mm |
| 9:00 PM | POOR | 0.7ft | 17s | SW | 22kt | NNW | 25kt | 13°C | 14°C | 0mm |
| 10:00 PM | POOR | 0.7ft | 17s | SW | 22kt | NNW | 25kt | 13°C | 14°C | 0mm |
| 11:00 PM | POOR | 0.7ft | 17s | SW | 22kt | NNW | 25kt | 13°C | 14°C | 0mm |
Tuesday
Oct 28FAIR7 excellent hours
🌊 3.4-8.9ft 💨 6-21kt 🌡️ 11-14°C
Wednesday
Oct 29EXCELLENT15 excellent hours
🌊 4.3-7.8ft 💨 6-14kt 🌡️ 14-15°C
Thursday
Oct 30FAIR5 excellent hours
🌊 2.1-9.9ft 💨 5-21kt 🌡️ 14-15°C
Friday
Oct 31EXCELLENT15 excellent hours
🌊 7.1-8.8ft 💨 5-14kt 🌡️ 14-15°C
Saturday
Nov 1FAIR6 excellent hours
🌊 4.9-7.2ft 💨 8-18kt 🌡️ 14-15°C
Sunday
Nov 2EXCELLENT14 excellent hours
🌊 7.0-8.8ft 💨 6-13kt 🌡️ 14-15°C
Forecast Summary
Best Day:Check forecast for optimal conditions
Average Swell:8.3ft @ 13s
Wind Conditions:6-28kt SE
Water Temperature:14°C
Local Knowledge & Surf Guide
Local Knowledge
Ward Avenue in Mendocino County is an exposed beach break with fairly consistent surf, particularly during winter. It performs best on clean groundswells from the west, complemented by offshore winds from the east-southeast. The break features both left and right-hand waves and is notable for rarely being crowded. The most reliable clean conditions are typically seen in January. Surfers should be cautious of hazards such as rip currents, rocks, sharks, and localism.
Best Swell Direction: NW
Bottom Type: Sand
Location: County: Mendocino County | State: California | Country: United States | Road: Mackerricher State Park Road | Full Address: Mackerricher State Park Road, Cleone, Mendocino County, California, United States
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