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Cape Mendocino Surf Forecast
/ CAL – Humboldt (25 breaks) / California (404 breaks) /
Cape Mendocino surfForecast / CAL – Humboldt / USA
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 9 pm Tuesday 04 Feb 2025 PST
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 Wednesday (Feb 05) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Cape Mendocino in the next 12 days are 3.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Feb 12) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 8s period and expected on Friday (Feb 07) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Wed 5th Feb) | 5ft (1.6m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Wed 12th Feb) | 11ft (3.5m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Wed 12th Feb) | 11ft (3.5m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Cape Mendocino over the next 12 days.
Wednesday 05 | Thursday 06 | Friday 07 | Saturday 08 | Sunday 09 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sun 16 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
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| Period(s) (?) | 10 | 10 | 8 | 9 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 20 | 18 | 16 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 11 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 17 |
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| Energy (?) | 484 | 245 | 283 | 439 | 301 | 293 | 253 | 444 | 418 | 193 | 298 | 422 | 554 | 488 | 528 | 372 | 290 | 421 | 734 | 700 | 599 | 3527 | 3766 | 2877 | 2995 | 3366 | 8786 | 7539 | 2032 | 1994 | 3156 | 2427 | 1559 | 1158 | 1249 | 3468 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | glass | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | glass | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | glass | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- on | cross | cross- on | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on |
High Tide / height (m) | 4:02AM 1.87 | 6:15PM 1.14 | 4:58AM 1.88 | 7:51PM 1.22 | 6:01AM 1.88 | 8:57PM 1.34 | 7:05AM 1.90 | 9:47PM 1.43 | 8:04AM 1.92 | 10:28PM 1.50 | 8:57AM 1.93 | 11:05PM 1.55 | 9:45AM 1.92 | 11:38PM 1.57 | 10:29AM 1.87 | 12:07AM 1.58 | 11:10AM 1.78 | 12:34AM 1.60 | 11:50AM 1.66 | 12:59AM 1.61 | 12:31PM 1.53 | 1:23AM 1.62 | 1:15PM 1.38 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 11:39AM 0.13 | 10:48PM 0.86 | 12:53PM 0.01 | 12:07AM 0.98 | 1:59PM -0.10 | 1:25AM 1.01 | 2:56PM -0.18 | 2:31AM 0.97 | 3:45PM -0.23 | 3:26AM 0.90 | 4:26PM -0.23 | 4:15AM 0.81 | 5:03PM -0.19 | 4:58AM 0.74 | 5:36PM -0.12 | 5:40AM 0.67 | 6:07PM -0.02 | 6:21AM 0.60 | 6:37PM 0.11 | 7:02AM 0.55 | 7:06PM 0.26 | 7:44AM 0.50 | ||||||||||||||
Wednesday 05 | Thursday 06 | Friday 07 | Saturday 08 | Sunday 09 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sun 16 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 7:22 | - | - | 7:22 | - | - | 7:20 | - | - | 7:18 | - | - | 7:18 | - | - | 7:16 | - | - | 7:16 | - | - | 7:15 | - | - | 7:13 | - | - | 7:11 | - | - | 7:11 | - | - | 7:09 | - |
| Sunset | - | - | 5:39 | - | - | 5:40 | - | - | 5:42 | - | - | 5:44 | - | - | 5:45 | - | - | 5:45 | - | - | 5:46 | - | - | 5:47 | - | - | 5:50 | - | - | 5:51 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:52 |
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Rain (mm) | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 | - | 10 | 13 | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 7 | 21 | - | - | 12 | 15 | 4 | 5 | 3 | - | - | - | - | 12 | 7 | 2 |
| Temp. °C | 6 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 7 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 13 | 11 |
| Feels °C (?) | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | -1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 11 | 11 | 8 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 9 | 7 |
Short Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 35mm), heaviest during Thu afternoon. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Fri morning, min 5°C on Thu afternoon). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Mild temperatures (max 8°C on Sat morning, min 4°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NE on Sat morning, fresh winds from the N by Sun afternoon). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 59mm), heaviest during Thu morning. Very mild (max 12°C on Wed morning, min 5°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed afternoon, fresh winds from the SE by Wed night). | Long Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 30mm), heaviest during Sat night. Very mild (max 13°C on Sun morning, min 7°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNE on Fri afternoon, fresh winds from the SSE by Sat night). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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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