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Ward Ave. Beach Surf Forecast

Northern California

MacKerricher Main Beach6-7ftMacKerricher Laguna Point5-6ftTen Mile Beach5-6ftVirgin Creek5-6ftPudding Creek Beach5-6ft
Ward Ave. Beach surf spot

Current Conditions

Poor
Wave Height
7-8ft
overhead
Swell Period
8.65s
Wind
21mph
N / Gusts 34mph
Conditions
Poor
Active Swells
Primary
0.9ft @ 16sSW
Secondary
0.5ft @ 12sSW
Wind Swell
8.1ft @ 9sNW

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Spot Guide

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

Ward Ave Beach is a sandy beach break near MacKerricher State Park on the Mendocino coast, offering approachable peaks from W and NW swells. While the waves can be mellow, the cold water and remote NorCal conditions require intermediate experience. A quieter alternative to nearby Fort Bragg area breaks.

Cold waterSharksStrong currentsRip currents

Forecast Charts

Daily Forecast

Thu, Mar 26Poor

Get out early for the best of it — 6-7ft waves on SW swell at 16s and calm winds. Things get a bit scrappier as the day goes on.

6am9am12pm3pm
14s WSW|Calm
Fri, Mar 27Very Good

Early morning is your best window — 5-6ft waves on NW swell at 10s with barely a breath of wind. Conditions go downhill through the afternoon.

6am9am12pm3pm
10s NW|Calm
Sat, Mar 28Fair - 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
11s NW|Calm
Sun, Mar 29Fair - Good

Consistent 3-4ft surf through the day on NW swell at 7s with glassy conditions.

6am9am12pm3pm
7s NW|Calm
Mon, Mar 30Poor

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

6am9am12pm3pm
9s WNW|Calm

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Ward Ave. Beach Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Ward Ave. Beach?
The current wave height at Ward Ave. Beach is 7-8ft with a 8.65s swell period. Wind is N at 21mph. Conditions are rated Poor.
How accurate is the Ward Ave. Beach surf forecast?
Our Ward Ave. 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.