Marine forecast
Pt. St. George–Cape Mendocino (10-60 nm), CA
- current wind
- 6 kt NE
- Gusts
- 8 kt
- Seas
- 5.6 ft
- Period
- 15 sec
- Air
- 52°F
Observed Tue 12:10 PM | PZZ470
- Gusts now
- 8 kt
- Seas now
- 5.6 ft · 15 sec
- Air
- 52°F
- Water
- 53°F
- 72-hr peak
- 15 kt
In brief
At 12:10 pm PDT on Oct 13, 2026, NDBC station 46022 (EEL RIVER - 17NM WSW of Eureka, CA, 27 miles away) measured wind from the NE at 6 kt, gusting to 8 kt; buoy 46244 measured seas of 5.6 ft. The NWS forecast for Pt. St. George–Cape Mendocino (10-60 nm), CA issued at 8:33 am PDT on Oct 13, 2026 reads, for rest of today: “N wind 10 to 15 kt. Seas 7 ft.”
Source: National Weather Service Eureka CA forecast; NDBC observations
Wind forecast · ktPeak 18 kt
Seas forecast · ftPeak 10 ft
NWS marine forecast
| Period | Forecast |
|---|---|
| Rest Of Today | N wind 10 to 15 kt. Seas 7 ft. Wave Detail: NW 7 ft at 7 seconds and NW 4 ft at 15 seconds. |
| Tonight | N wind 15 to 20 kt. Seas 7 ft. Wave Detail: NW 5 ft at 6 seconds and NW 4 ft at 14 seconds. |
| Wed | N wind 15 to 20 kt. Seas 7 ft. Wave Detail: N 5 ft at 6 seconds and NW 4 ft at 14 seconds. |
| Wed Night | N wind 15 to 20 kt. Seas 7 ft. Wave Detail: N 6 ft at 6 seconds and NW 4 ft at 13 seconds. |
| Thu | N wind 10 to 15 kt. Seas 7 ft. Wave Detail: N 5 ft at 6 seconds and NW 5 ft at 12 seconds. |
| Thu Night | N wind 10 to 15 kt. Seas 6 ft. Wave Detail: N 4 ft at 5 seconds and NW 5 ft at 12 seconds. |
| Fri | N wind 10 to 15 kt. Seas 5 ft. Wave Detail: N 4 ft at 5 seconds and NW 4 ft at 11 seconds. |
| Fri Night | N wind 5 to 10 kt. Seas 5 ft. Wave Detail: N 3 ft at 5 seconds and W 4 ft at 11 seconds. |
| Sat | N wind 10 to 15 kt. Seas 6 ft. Wave Detail: N 3 ft at 5 seconds and W 5 ft at 12 seconds. |
| Sat Night | N wind 10 to 15 kt. Seas 8 ft. Wave Detail: N 5 ft at 5 seconds and W 7 ft at 12 seconds. |
Issued Tue 8:33 AM by Eureka CA (product CWFEKA).
Synopsis
Clear skies and northerly winds forecasted through the day. Seas remain steep and hazardous to smaller crafts through the morning in the outer waters as decaying short period seas mix with a moderately large NW swell. Moderate to fresh breezes and diminishing seas expected for areas outside the lee of Cape Mendocino for much of the week.
Recent buoy conditions
| Time | Wind | Gust | Seas | Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue 12:10 PM | 6 kt NE | 8 kt | — | 53°F |
| Tue 11:50 AM | 8 kt N | 10 kt | 6.9 ft | 53°F |
| Tue 10:50 AM | 8 kt N | 10 kt | 6.6 ft | 53°F |
| Tue 9:50 AM | 2 kt W | 4 kt | 6.6 ft | 53°F |
| Tue 8:50 AM | 4 kt SE | 4 kt | 6.9 ft | 53°F |
| Tue 7:50 AM | 6 kt E | 8 kt | 6.9 ft | 53°F |
| Tue 6:50 AM | 2 kt E | 4 kt | 7.9 ft | 53°F |
| Tue 5:50 AM | 6 kt NNE | 8 kt | 6.9 ft | 53°F |
| Tue 4:50 AM | 8 kt N | 12 kt | 6.9 ft | 53°F |
| Tue 3:50 AM | 8 kt N | 10 kt | 7.9 ft | 53°F |
| Tue 2:50 AM | 8 kt N | 10 kt | 7.9 ft | 53°F |
| Tue 1:50 AM | 8 kt N | 10 kt | 7.5 ft | 53°F |
Observed Tue 12:10 PM at NDBC buoy 46022 (EEL RIVER - 17NM WSW of Eureka, CA), 26.9 miles away. Seas from buoy 46244 (Humboldt Bay, North Spit, CA (168)), 21.8 miles away, at Tue 11:56 AM.
Frequently asked questions
What is the marine forecast for Pt. St. George–Cape Mendocino (10-60 nm) today?
Rest Of Today: N wind 10 to 15 kt. Seas 7 ft. Wave Detail: NW 7 ft at 7 seconds and NW 4 ft at 15 seconds.
Is there a small craft advisory for Pt. St. George–Cape Mendocino (10-60 nm)?
No advisories, warnings or watches are in effect for NWS zone PZZ470 as of the last update on this page. Advisories can be issued at any time; check the current bulletin before leaving the dock.
How high are the waves at Pt. St. George–Cape Mendocino (10-60 nm) right now?
Seas are running 5.6 ft at a 15-second period, measured at NDBC buoy 46022 Tue 12:10 PM, 26.9 miles from this zone. The forecast peaks at 7.0 ft Tue 12 PM.
What is the water temperature at Pt. St. George–Cape Mendocino (10-60 nm)?
The nearest buoy read 53°F (12°C) at Tue 12:10 PM. Sea surface temperature at a single buoy can differ by several degrees from the water at a beach or in a shallow bay nearby.
What do the wind speeds in knots mean?
One knot is 1.15 mph. The National Weather Service issues a small craft advisory for sustained winds of roughly 22–33 knots or hazardous seas, a gale warning at 34–47 knots, and a storm warning at 48 knots and above. Exact advisory thresholds vary by forecast office and by water body — a bay reaches dangerous chop at a lower wind speed than open ocean.
Where does this forecast come from?
The forecast text is the National Weather Service's own marine bulletin for zone PZZ470, issued by Eureka CA, reproduced in full. The wind and seas charts are drawn from the NWS gridded forecast for a point inside the zone. Observations come from the nearest reporting NDBC buoy. We are not affiliated with NOAA or the National Weather Service.
Forecast: NOAA/NWS product CWFEKA, issued Tue 8:33 AM. Observations: NOAA National Data Buoy Center station 46022, read Tue 12:10 PM. Retrieved Oct 13, 12:42 PM. Conditions offshore change faster than any page can be rebuilt, so check the current NWS bulletin and your own instruments before going out.