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Westport-Union Landing Surf Forecast, Northern California

Northern California

DeHaven Creek2-3ftWages Creek Beach1-2ftTen Mile Beach2-3ft
Westport-Union Landing surf spot

Current Conditions

Fair
Wave Height
2-3ft
waist to chest high
Swell Period
8.8s
Wind
4mph
SW / Gusts 6mph
Conditions
Fair
Active Swells
Primary
2.2ft @ 9sNW
Secondary
1.0ft @ 14sWNW
Tertiary
0.8ft @ 12sSSW

Daily Forecast

3 of 5 days
Tue, Mar 312-3ft
Fair

Consistent 2-3ft surf through the day on NW swell at 9s with barely a breath of wind.

6am9am12pm3pm
9s NW|Calm
Wed, Apr 12-3ft
Poor

Afternoon is the play — morning is only poor at 1-2ft. Later in the day looks more promising — 2-3ft and poor - fair.

6am9am12pm3pm
8s NW|2-9mph S
Thu, Apr 27-8ft
Very Good

Hold off if you can — morning starts out poor with 5-6ft waves. Size picks up through the day, hitting 7-8ft with very good conditions by late afternoon.

6am9am12pm3pm
8s W|4-13mph NNW
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Forecast Charts

Westport-Union Landing Surf Spot Guide

Break
Beach
Bottom
Sand
Level
Intermediate
Crowd
Light
Best Swell
W
Best Wind
E
Season
Winter

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.

Cold waterSharksStrong currentsIsolationNo lifeguards

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

Westport-Union Landing Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Westport-Union Landing?
The current wave height at Westport-Union Landing is 2-3ft with a 8.8s swell period. Wind is SW at 4mph. Conditions are rated Fair.
How accurate is the Westport-Union Landing surf forecast?
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.
What is the breaking wave height at Westport-Union Landing?
The current breaking wave height at Westport-Union Landing is 2-3ft, produced by a 2.2ft NW primary swell at 9s, a 1ft WNW secondary swell at 14s, a 0.8ft 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 Westport-Union Landing?
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Westport-Union Landing is Thursday from 8 AM to 11 AM with 7ft waves, a 10.7s swell period, and conditions rated Very Good. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.