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Jones Beach Surf Forecast

Northern California

Needle Rock1-2ftWheeler Beach3-4ftShelter Cove6-7ftAnderson Beach2-3ftUsal Beach2-3ft
Jones Beach surf spot

Current Conditions

Poor
Wave Height
1-2ft
ankle to knee high
Swell Period
8.6s
Wind
24mph
NE / Gusts 42mph
Conditions
Poor
Active Swells
Primary
6.7ft @ 9sWNW
Secondary
1.2ft @ 16sSW
Tertiary
0.6ft @ 12sSSW

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Spot Guide

Break
Beach
Bottom
Sand
Level
Intermediate
Crowd
Light
Best Swell
W
Best Wind
E
Season
Fall

Jones Beach is a rugged and relatively remote surf spot tucked along the wild Mendocino Coast of Northern California, where the Pacific delivers consistent northwest and west swells to a sandy beach break. Facing ENE, this spot benefits from the natural protection of the surrounding headlands, which can help groom conditions when offshore winds cooperate. The combination of powerful open-ocean swells and a sparse crowd makes it a rewarding destination for surfers willing to seek out Northern California's less-traveled stretches of coastline.

Strong currentsCold waterSharksRocky shorelineShore dumpIsolated location

Forecast Charts

Daily Forecast

Thu, Mar 26Very Poor

Not the most exciting day — 0-1ft and poor conditions with barely a breath of wind.

6am9am12pm3pm
9s WNW|Calm
Fri, Mar 27Poor

Slim pickings today — 1-2ft and poor with glassy conditions.

6am9am12pm3pm
10s WNW|Calm
Sat, Mar 28Poor

Not the most exciting day — 1-2ft and poor conditions with barely a breath of wind.

6am9am12pm3pm
11s WNW|Calm
Sun, Mar 29Poor

Slim pickings today — 0-1ft and poor with glassy conditions.

6am9am12pm3pm
10s WNW|Calm
Mon, Mar 30Very Poor

Slim pickings today — 0-1ft and very poor with calm winds.

6am9am12pm3pm
9s WNW|Calm

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Jones Beach Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Jones Beach?
The current wave height at Jones Beach is 1-2ft with a 8.6s swell period. Wind is NE at 24mph. Conditions are rated Poor.
How accurate is the Jones Beach surf forecast?
Our Jones Beach forecast uses NOAA GFS and other weather models combined with spot-specific bathymetry to calculate breaking wave heights. Short-range (1-3 day) forecasts are most reliable. Extended forecasts show general trends.