Northern California
Midday is the call — 4-5ft waves with light SSW winds and good conditions.
Midday is the call — 4-5ft waves with light SSW winds and good conditions.
Best window·Thursday 11AM–2PM·4-5ft·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.
Thu, Sep 3: 4–5ft, 9s period, rated Good. Midday is the call — 4-5ft waves with light SSW winds and good conditions. It's a bit wonky first thing but settles down.
Fri, Sep 4: 4–5ft, 11s period, rated Good. Looking good out there — 4-5ft all day on WNW swell at 11s with gentle SE breeze.
Sat, Sep 5: 3–4ft, 9s period, rated Good. Early morning is your best window — 3-4ft waves on WNW swell at 9s with light winds out of the ENE. Conditions go downhill through the afternoon.
Sun, Sep 6: 3–4ft, 9s period, rated Poor - Fair. Aim for the middle of the day — 2-3ft on WNW swell at 9s with gentle W breeze. Morning is a bit bumpy but things clean up by late morning. Don't wait too long — the wind comes back up after lunch.
Mon, Sep 7: 2–3+ft, 5s period, rated Poor - Fair. Early morning is your best window — 2-3+ft waves on WNW swell at 5s with light ESE winds. It gets a bit messier later in the day.
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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 4-5ft with a 9.2s swell period. Wind is SSW at 3mph. Conditions are rated Good. The forecast updates hourly so you can plan your session around the cleanest windows.
The current breaking wave height at Westport-Union Landing is 4-5ft, produced by a 5.2ft W primary swell at 9s, a 1.2ft SSW secondary swell at 12s, a 1.1ft SW tertiary swell at 16s, a 1.2ft 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.
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Westport-Union Landing is Thursday from 11 AM to 2 PM with 5ft waves, a 9.2s 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. We also verify our offshore swell predictions against NOAA buoy measurements daily — see our accuracy page for those swell-verification metrics (buoys measure open-water swell, not breaking surf size).
