Northern California
Best window·Wednesday 1PM–4PM·5ft·Fair
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.
Tue, Jun 30: 7–8ft, 9s period, rated Poor - Fair. Dawn patrol is the move — 5-6ft on NW swell at 9s with light NNW winds. The NNW wind kicks in by afternoon — 20mph and poor - fair by then.
Wed, Jul 1: 6–7ft, 10s period, rated Poor - Fair. Aim for the middle of the day — 6-7ft on NW swell at 10s with 10mph from the NNW. It's a bit wonky first thing but settles down.
Thu, Jul 2: 4–5ft, 9s period, rated Fair. Steady 4-5ft waves on offer on WNW swell at 9s — barely a breath of wind. Afternoon breeze fills in to 9mph.
Fri, Jul 3: 3–4ft, 8s period, rated Fair. Early morning is your best window — 3-4ft waves on WNW swell at 7s with barely a breath of wind. Conditions go downhill through the afternoon.
Sat, Jul 4: 3–4ft, 7s period, rated Poor - Fair. Hold off if you can — morning starts out poor - fair with 3-4ft waves. Afternoon shapes up better with 3-4ft and fair conditions.
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 4-6ft with a 9.45s swell period. Wind is NNW at 12mph 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 4-6ft, produced by a 6.3ft NW primary swell at 9s, a 0.8ft SW secondary swell at 14s, a 0.5ft SW tertiary swell at 19s. 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 Wednesday from 1 PM to 4 PM with 5ft waves, a 9.55s swell period, and conditions rated Fair. 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.
