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Jones Beach Surf Forecast, Northern California

Northern California

Needle Rock1-2ftWheeler Beach1-2ftShelter Cove2-3ft
Jones Beach surf spot

Current Conditions

Very Poor
Wave Height
0-1ft
flat to ankle high
Swell Period
14.35s
Wind
2mph
WSW / Gusts 4mph
Conditions
Very Poor
Active Swells
Primary
2.0ft @ 8sNW
Secondary
1.3ft @ 14sWNW
Tertiary
1.0ft @ 12sSSW

Daily Forecast

3 of 5 days
Tue, Mar 310-1ft
Very Poor
6am9am12pm3pm
Wed, Apr 10-1ft
Very Poor

Pretty quiet out there — 0-1ft and mostly very poor with barely a breath of wind. Winds do pick up a bit by the afternoon to 16mph.

6am9am12pm3pm
8s NW|2-16mph SSW
Thu, Apr 22-3ft
Poor

Skip the dawn patrol — 1-2ft and poor early on. The breeze eases and things smooth out to fair by PM.

6am9am12pm3pm
11s W|5-9mph NNW
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Forecast Charts

Jones Beach Surf 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

Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.

Jones Beach Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Jones Beach?
The current wave height at Jones Beach is 0-1ft with a 14.35s swell period. Wind is WSW at 2mph. Conditions are rated Very 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.
What is the breaking wave height at Jones Beach?
The current breaking wave height at Jones Beach is 0-1ft, produced by a 2ft NW primary swell at 8s, a 1.3ft WNW secondary swell at 14s, a 1ft SSW tertiary swell at 12s. 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.
When is the best time to surf Jones Beach?
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Jones Beach is Thursday from 9 AM to 12 PM with 3ft waves, a 11.2s swell period, and conditions rated Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.