Northern California
Best window·Sunday 6AM–9AM·5ft·Good
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Westport-Union Landing, Northern California. Each day is rated based on breaking wave height, swell period, and wind — updated hourly from the latest NOAA GFS run.
Wed, Jun 24: 3–4ft, 18s period, rated Fair. Get out early for the best of it — 3-4ft waves on WNW swell at 6s and barely a breath of wind. It gets a bit messier later in the day.
Thu, Jun 25: 3–4ft, 18s period, rated Poor - Fair. Not the most exciting day — 2-3ft and poor - fair conditions with light winds out of the NNW.
Fri, Jun 26: 3–4ft, 15s period, rated Poor - Fair. Morning kicks off with 2-3ft on WNW swell at 5s. Expect 7mph WNW winds by the afternoon.
Sat, Jun 27: 5–6ft, 15s period, rated Poor - Fair. Dawn patrol is the move — 4-5ft on WNW swell at 8s with light winds out of the NW. Wind fills in through the day, pushing up to 11mph from the WNW and dropping conditions to poor - fair.
Sun, Jun 28: 7–8ft, 9s period, rated Fair. First light looks cleanest — 5-6ft on WNW swell at 9s with light NNE winds. Onshore flow builds through the day to 11mph, bringing conditions down to poor - fair.
Westport-Union Landing is a remote beach break along the northern Mendocino coast, receiving consistent W and NW swells in an isolated, undeveloped setting. The sandy bottom can produce fun peaks, but the cold water, complete lack of safety infrastructure, and powerful NorCal conditions make this unsuitable for inexperienced surfers. A quiet escape for intermediate-plus surfers exploring the wild northern coast.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Westport-Union Landing is 2ft with a 17.7s swell period. Wind is W at 4mph and conditions are rated Poor - Fair. The forecast updates hourly so you can plan your session around the cleanest windows.
The current breaking wave height at Westport-Union Landing is 2ft, produced by a 2.4ft WNW primary swell at 6s, a 1.2ft SW secondary swell at 14s, a 0.9ft SSW tertiary swell at 18s. Breaking wave height is the actual rideable wave size at the shore — calculated from offshore swell data using this spot's coastal bathymetry — not the raw buoy reading.
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Westport-Union Landing is Sunday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 5ft waves, a 8.95s swell period, and conditions rated Good. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
Westport-Union Landing works best with a W swell and E winds. Offshore winds groom the face of the wave, while onshore winds turn it sloppy. Cross-offshore conditions usually produce the cleanest shape.
Tide plays a big role at Westport-Union Landing. Mid tide works for most beach breaks, while reef and point breaks often prefer higher or lower stages. Use the tide chart above to line up your session with the swell peak.
Westport-Union Landing is a beach with a sand bottom, suited to intermediate surfers. Westport-Union Landing is a remote beach break along the northern Mendocino coast, receiving consistent W and NW swells in an isolated, undeveloped setting. The sandy bottom can produce fun peaks, but the cold water, complete lack of safety infrastructure, and powerful NorCal conditions make this unsuitable for inexperienced surfers. A quiet escape for intermediate-plus surfers exploring the wild northern coast.
The prime season at Westport-Union Landing is winter, when swell direction, wind patterns, and water temps line up most consistently. Outside the peak season you can still score, but you'll need to watch the forecast closely for the right windows.
Common hazards at Westport-Union Landing include cold water, sharks, strong currents, isolation, no lifeguards. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
Our Westport-Union Landing 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. Visit /public/accuracy for per-spot and regional performance metrics.
