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Point Cabrillo Surf Forecast

Northern California

Point Cabrillo surf spot

Current Conditions

Poor - Fair
Wave Height
4-5ft
chest to head high
Swell Period
8.45s
Wind
23mph
N / Gusts 35mph
Conditions
Poor - Fair
Active Swells
Primary
1.0ft @ 16sSW
Secondary
0.6ft @ 12sSSW
Wind Swell
7.9ft @ 8sNW

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Spot Guide

Break
Point
Bottom
Rock
Level
Intermediate
Crowd
Light
Best Swell
WNW
Best Wind
SE
Season
Fall

Point Cabrillo is a scenic rocky point break on the Mendocino County coast that wraps around a dramatic headland, offering multiple peaks and a long, peeling ride when conditions align. The break works best during large fall and winter swells when northwest swell wraps around the point, creating well-defined waves that peel along the rocky bottom. This is a quality spot for intermediate surfers seeking uncrowded waves with stunning coastal views and good shape on the right swell direction.

RocksStrong currentsUrchinsCold water

Forecast Charts

Daily Forecast

Thu, Mar 26Poor - Fair

Pretty quiet out there — 4-5ft and mostly poor - fair with calm winds.

6am9am12pm3pm
16s SW|Calm
Fri, Mar 27Fair - Good

Get out early for the best of it — 4-5ft waves on NW swell at 10s and glassy conditions. Conditions go downhill through the afternoon.

6am9am12pm3pm
10s NW|Calm
Sat, Mar 28Fair - Good

Expect 4-5ft all day on NW swell at 10s with calm winds — nothing amazing but surfable.

6am9am12pm3pm
10s NW|Calm
Sun, Mar 29Fair

Rideable all day with 2-3ft waves on NW swell at 8s and glassy conditions.

6am9am12pm3pm
9s NW|Calm
Mon, Mar 30Poor

Pretty quiet out there — 1-2ft and mostly poor with calm winds.

6am9am12pm3pm
6s NW|Calm

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Point Cabrillo Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Point Cabrillo?
The current wave height at Point Cabrillo is 4-5ft with a 8.45s swell period. Wind is N at 23mph. Conditions are rated Poor - Fair.
How accurate is the Point Cabrillo surf forecast?
Our Point Cabrillo 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.