Report Date/Time: Wednesday, October 29, 2025 at 07:00 AM Pacific Time (PDT)
The Mendocino County coastline is experiencing a moderate Northwest swell today, a continuation of the energy passing the region. Nearshore wave heights are in the 2 to 4 foot range, though caution is advised as NOAA Marine Forecasts indicate increasing seas up to 8 feet offshore as a front approaches. Conditions are primarily wind-affected in the morning as Northerly winds increase.
| Mendocino Current Air Temperature: | 58°F |
| Local Wind (Mendocino Coast): | NNW at 10-20 mph |
Data from the Cape Mendocino Buoy Area (NOAA Marine Forecast PZZ470/PZZ455) indicates the primary energy:
Wave size estimates are nearshore and generally based on conditions during peak surfable hours:
| Location | Wave Size |
|---|---|
| Point Arena | 2 - 4 ft |
| Mendocino | 2 - 3 ft |
| Caspar Creek | 2 - 3 ft |
| MacKerricher | 2 - 3 ft |
Most Recent Significant Tide: Low Tide of 0.5 ft at 11:24 PM (Tuesday, Oct 28)
Next Significant Tide: High Tide of 4.8 ft at 4:49 PM (Wednesday, Oct 29)
Weather (NOAA): Mostly cloudy with highs expected to be between 57°F and 67°F. Northwest wind around 10 mph.
Surf: A persistent Northwest swell is forecast, with offshore seas remaining elevated around 8-9 ft (NW 7-8 ft at 12-13 seconds). Nearshore wave heights are projected to be in the **2 - 3+ ft** range.