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Mad River Beach Surf Forecast
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Mad River Beach surf Forecast / CAL – Humboldt / USA
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Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Mad River Beach this week:
The surf forecast for Mad River Beach over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 18) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 1.3m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Mad River Beach in the next 12 days are 2.3m 12s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Apr 21) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Apr 25) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Thu 18th Apr) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Sun 21st Apr) | 10ft (3.0m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Sun 21st Apr) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Mad River Beach over the next 12 days.
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| Period(s) (?) | 8 | 8 | 20 | 15 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 8 |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 232 | 229 | 109 | 134 | 103 | 112 | 155 | 154 | 303 | 789 | 763 | 475 | 478 | 730 | 388 | 400 | 143 | 275 | 487 | 530 | 348 | 148 | 225 | 247 | 586 | 450 | 551 | 1034 | 931 | 480 | 392 | 535 | 424 | 530 | 841 | 313 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | glass | cross- on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- on | cross | glass | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | on | on | off | cross- on |
High Tide / height (m) | 10:54PM 1.85 | 10:24AM 1.80 | 11:22PM 1.94 | 11:16AM 1.81 | 11:47PM 2.03 | 12:03PM 1.82 | 12:11AM 2.13 | 12:47PM 1.82 | 12:35AM 2.21 | 1:30PM 1.81 | 1:00AM 2.27 | 2:12PM 1.78 | 1:25AM 2.31 | 2:57PM 1.75 | 1:52AM 2.33 | 3:44PM 1.69 | 2:23AM 2.33 | 4:36PM 1.63 | 3:00AM 2.29 | 5:35PM 1.58 | 3:46AM 2.23 | 6:39PM 1.57 | 4:46AM 2.13 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 3:57PM 0.20 | 4:29AM 0.71 | 4:37PM 0.25 | 5:11AM 0.52 | 5:12PM 0.33 | 5:49AM 0.32 | 5:44PM 0.42 | 6:25AM 0.15 | 6:14PM 0.52 | 7:00AM 0.01 | 6:44PM 0.64 | 7:35AM -0.11 | 7:14PM 0.76 | 8:11AM -0.18 | 7:44PM 0.87 | 8:49AM -0.23 | 8:17PM 0.97 | 9:32AM -0.23 | 8:53PM 1.06 | 10:20AM -0.21 | 9:38PM 1.13 | 11:15AM -0.18 | 10:41PM 1.17 | 12:15PM -0.14 | ||||||||||||
Thu 18 | Friday 19 | Saturday 20 | Sunday 21 | Monday 22 | Tuesday 23 | Wednesday 24 | Thursday 25 | Friday 26 | Saturday 27 | Sunday 28 | Monday 29 | Tue 30 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 6:30 | - | - | 6:28 | - | - | 6:26 | - | - | 6:26 | - | - | 6:24 | - | - | 6:22 | - | - | 6:20 | - | - | 6:20 | - | - | 6:18 | - | - | 6:16 | - | - | 6:16 | - | - | 6:15 |
| Sunset | 8:00 | - | - | 8:00 | - | - | 8:01 | - | - | 8:02 | - | - | 8:04 | - | - | 8:05 | - | - | 8:06 | - | - | 8:07 | - | - | 8:07 | - | - | 8:08 | - | - | 8:09 | - | - | 8:10 | - | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | 5 | 11 | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 15 | 11 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 15 | 14 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 14 | 14 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 11 |
| Feels °C (?) | 13 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 10 | 11 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 8 |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Thu afternoon, min 7°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Mon morning, min 8°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Thu night. Very mild (max 11°C on Wed afternoon, min 8°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat night. Very mild (max 12°C on Tue afternoon, min 6°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Mad River Beach Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Mad River Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Mad River Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Mad River Beach surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Mad River Beach) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Mad River Beach may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
Mad River Beach is 6 km (4 miles) from McKinleyville. If you plan a vacation in Humboldt County, look for hotels and other accommodation in McKinleyville. McKinleyville has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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