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Wheeler Beach Surf Forecast, Northern California

Northern California

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Wheeler Beach surf spot

Current Conditions

Poor
Wave Height
1-2ft
ankle to knee high
Swell Period
14.45s
Wind
4mph
S / Gusts 8mph
Conditions
Poor
Active Swells
Primary
2.2ft @ 9sNW
Secondary
1.1ft @ 14sWNW
Tertiary
1.1ft @ 12sSSW

Daily Forecast

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

Pretty quiet out there — 1-2ft and mostly poor with light winds out of the SSE.

6am9am12pm3pm
9s NW|3mph SSE
Wed, Apr 11-2ft
Poor

Slim pickings today — 1-2ft and poor with gentle S breeze. Expect the wind to bump up to around 14mph by PM.

6am9am12pm3pm
8s NW|4-14mph SSE
Thu, Apr 26-7ft
Poor - Fair

Patience pays off today — morning is poor - fair with 4-5ft. The breeze eases and things smooth out to fair - good by PM.

6am9am12pm3pm
11s WNW|5-10mph NNW
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Forecast Charts

Wheeler Beach Surf Spot Guide

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

Wheeler Beach is a remote beach break along the wild Mendocino coast, offering W swell exposure and a sandy bottom in a rugged wilderness setting. The isolation and standard NorCal hazards — cold water, sharks, strong currents — make this intermediate territory at minimum. A peaceful spot for self-sufficient surfers seeking solitude on the Lost Coast.

Cold waterSharksStrong currentsIsolationHeavy shorebreak

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

Wheeler Beach Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Wheeler Beach?
The current wave height at Wheeler Beach is 1-2ft with a 14.45s swell period. Wind is S at 4mph. Conditions are rated Poor.
How accurate is the Wheeler Beach surf forecast?
Our Wheeler 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 Wheeler Beach?
The current breaking wave height at Wheeler Beach is 1-2ft, produced by a 2.2ft NW primary swell at 9s, a 1.1ft WNW secondary swell at 14s, a 1.1ft 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 Wheeler Beach?
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Wheeler Beach is Thursday from 11 AM to 2 PM with 7ft waves, a 10.95s swell period, and conditions rated Fair - Good. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.