Point Arena tides today
- Tide now -0.8 ft ↓ falling · low 7:46 pm (-1.1 ft)
- Best time to fish 7:30–8:30 pm average day · 6/10
- Beach day Not today Not a beach day · 0/10
- Waves · water 7.2 ft · 60 °F moderate · 8.6 s from the northwest
- Wind · air 13 mph · 56 °F from the NNW, gusts 26 · mainly clear
- Surf tomorrow 2.8–4.2 ft Good day · 6/10 · 7:12–11:00 am
- Sun 7:38 am–6:19 pm 10 h 41 min of daylight
- Moon 91% · 8:04 pm waning gibbous · rises at 8:04 pm
- Small Craft Advisory: winds or seas hazardous to small boats. Until 9:00 pm today. NWS San Francisco CA
Today in Point Arena there are high tides at 1:36 am (4.7 ft) and 12:23 pm (6.9 ft) and low tides at 6:19 am and 7:46 pm. Tide coefficient 87. Right now the tide is falling toward the low tide at 7:46 pm. The sun rises at 7:38 am and sets at 6:19 pm: 10 h 41 min of daylight. The moon is 91% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 8:04 pm. Major solunar periods run from 1:58 am to 3:58 am and from 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. The sea is moderate, with 7.2 ft waves. There's a moderate breeze from the north-northwest (13 mph). Mainly clear, 56 °F.
Fishing in Point Arena today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- High tide at 1:36 am, coefficient 87
- Major period 1:58–3:58 am
- Steady pressure (30.03 inHg), light offshore wind (7 mph) and 7.0 ft waves
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 87 (average tides)
Your day at a glance
The best window, 2:00 am to 2:40 am, combines the 1:36 am high tide and a major period. Also good from 7:30 pm to 8:30 pm, with the 7:46 pm low tide and moonrise. Also good from 11:20 am to 12:30 pm, with the 12:23 pm high tide and moonset.
Species with the most records nearby: black rockfish, lingcod, kelp bass and California halibut. October is one of the months when these are seen most: kelp bass and California halibut. What you can catch
Beach day in Point Arena
Is it a beach day?
- Sunny
- UV 4 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen
- Feels like 56 °F: chilly for the beach
- Moderate cross-shore wind (17 mph)
- Swim with care: 7.1 ft waves every 9 s; high rip current risk
- Water at 60 °F (cold)
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Use care · 7.1 ft
7.1 ft waves every 9 s: swim with care and stay where you can stand. High rip current risk. If you're caught in a rip current, don't swim against it: swim parallel to shore and wave for help. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 60 °F
Cold: ease in slowly.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 4 · SPF 30
Max UV 4 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours.
- Wind 17 mph
Moderate cross-shore wind (17 mph).
- Tide & sand 7:46 pm
Low tide at 6:19 am and 7:46 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 1:36 am and 12:23 pm.
We don't have data on jellyfish, sargassum or beach closures: ask the lifeguard or check with the local beach authority. How it works · The next 7 days
Beaches near Point Arena
Map: OpenFreeMap · © OpenMapTiles · © OpenStreetMap contributors
- Bowling Ball Beach 3.2 mi · SE
- Schooner Gulch State Beach 3.5 mi · SE
- Parking
- Stoneboro Beach 5.5 mi · N
- Restrooms
- Parking
Water quality: check the official beach advisories for California (California State Water Resources Control Board).
Named beaches within 6.2 mi, nearest first. Amenities from OpenStreetMap: some may be missing or out of date. View on OpenStreetMap · Add or fix on OpenStreetMap
Beaches and amenities: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).
Webcams near Point Arena
Webcams provided by windy.com — add a webcam
Tides in Point Arena
Today's high and low tides
- ▲ High tide 1:36 am 4.7 ft · coef. 87
- ▼ Low tide 6:19 am 2.8 ft
- ▲ High tide 12:23 pm 6.9 ft · coef. 84
- ▼ Next low tide 7:46 pm -1.1 ft
↓ Falling The tide is falling. 57 min to low tide at 7:46 pm.
Tide coefficient 87 for the 1:36 am high tide and 84 for the 12:23 pm high tide. Average coefficient. The water rises and falls 8.0 ft between the highest high and the lowest low: a large range for this place. 70 is an average tide here; 90 and above means spring tides; below 45, neap tides. What is the tide coefficient?
2026 extremes: the highest tide of the year is on December 24 (7.6 ft) and the lowest, on June 16 (-2.2 ft).
Mixed: two high and two low tides a day, but of quite different heights.
Heights above mean lower low water (MLLW), the zero of US nautical charts. Astronomical prediction: wind and air pressure can raise or lower the water by a few inches, and more in a storm. Not for navigation. MLLW
Tide coefficient and range in October
The biggest tides of the month came from October 8 to 10 (coefficient 90, 6.1 ft range). The smallest, from October 17 to 18 (coefficient 38, 4.3 ft).
Tide and solunar table · this week
| Day | Sun | Tide 1 | Tide 2 | Tide 3 | Tide 4 | Coef. | Moon | Major periods | Activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today, Wed 28 | 7:38 am · 6:19 pm | High tide 1:36 am · 4.7 ft | Low tide 6:19 am · 2.8 ft | High tide 12:23 pm · 6.9 ft | Low tide 7:46 pm · -1.1 ft | Coef. 87 | 91% | Major periods 1:58 am · 2:30 pm | Medium |
| Thu 29 | 7:39 am · 6:17 pm | High tide 2:38 am · 4.6 ft | Low tide 7:06 am · 3.0 ft | High tide 1:10 pm · 6.8 ft | Low tide 8:42 pm · -1.0 ft | Coef. 81 | 83% | Major periods 3:02 am · 3:35 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 7:40 am · 6:16 pm | High tide 3:46 am · 4.5 ft | Low tide 8:01 am · 3.3 ft | High tide 2:04 pm · 6.4 ft | Low tide 9:42 pm · -0.7 ft | Coef. 73 | 73% | Major periods 4:07 am · 4:38 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 7:41 am · 6:15 pm | High tide 4:55 am · 4.5 ft | Low tide 9:14 am · 3.4 ft | High tide 3:09 pm · 6.0 ft | Low tide 10:46 pm · -0.4 ft | Coef. 66 | 62% | Major periods 5:08 am · 5:38 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 6:42 am · 5:14 pm | High tide 5:00 am · 4.7 ft | Low tide 9:45 am · 3.3 ft | High tide 3:26 pm · 5.6 ft | Low tide 10:50 pm · 0.0 ft | Coef. 62 | Last quarter | Major periods 5:06 am · 5:32 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 6:43 am · 5:13 pm | High tide 5:56 am · 4.9 ft | Low tide 11:18 am · 2.9 ft | High tide 4:50 pm · 5.2 ft | Low tide 11:49 pm · 0.3 ft | Coef. 64 | 39% | Major periods 5:58 am · 6:22 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 6:44 am · 5:12 pm | High tide 6:41 am · 5.3 ft | Low tide 12:35 pm · 2.3 ft | High tide 6:13 pm · 5.0 ft | — | Coef. 70 | 29% | Major periods 6:46 am · 7:09 pm | Medium |
▲ high tide · ▼ low tide · heights above MLLW. Major periods: start time; they last 2 hours. Activity: based on the moon phase and the solunar periods.
Where this tide comes from
Tides from the Arena Cove station (NOAA), 1.0 mi from Point Arena. Times and heights are its predictions.
Station data attribution: Slackwater database (https://github.com/openwatersio/slackwater-database)
The sea at Point Arena
Sea stateSea state: moderate
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common3.6 ft
- Significant7.2 ft
- Highest expectedHighest15 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 15 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 15 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Cross-offshore wind. The coast faces southwest and the wind comes off the land at an angle: calmer water near the shore, and bait and boats drift out to sea.
Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days
Waves stay much the same all week. The biggest waves arrive on Monday 2: 7.9 ft with a period of 16 s, from the west-northwest (moderate).
Water temperature
Water temperature →Water temperature changes how fish behave: in very cold or very warm water they feed less. The water warms over the next few days: about 63.2 °F by Tuesday 3.
Water warmer than normal for late October (+4.6 °F).
Satellite: NASA MUR (JPL MUR MEaSUREs, PO.DAAC), doi:10.5067/GHGMR-4FJ04. Sources and licenses
Water temperature →Forecast from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) with models from ECMWF, NOAA, Météo-France, DWD, Copernicus Marine and CAMS. Updated at 6:49 pm (local time).
Nearest buoy
This is a real measurement of the sea, not a forecast. Data from station 46014, NOAA National Data Buoy Center (public domain).
Surf in Point Arena today
Surf today
Good- 2.9–4.4 ft surf at the shore, a good size with some punch
- 4.9 ft swell at 6 s from the northwest, short: weak, messy waves
- Light offshore wind (6 mph): it holds up and grooms the waves
- First or last light of the day
- Rising tide (high tide at 12:23 pm)
- Light: First light 7:10 am · sunrise 7:38 am · sunset 6:19 pm · last light 6:46 pm
- Tide: high 1:36 am (4.7 ft), low 6:19 am (2.8 ft), high 12:23 pm (6.9 ft) and low 7:46 pm (-1.1 ft). Every break has its own tide: some work at low tide and others at high tide. The tide doesn’t change the score here.
- Water at 59.4 °F: a 4/3 fullsuit (booties if you run cold).
- Energy: 175 kJ · Medium power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window, 7:10 am to 10:00 am, has a good size and light offshore wind, though with a short-period swell. 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm can also work, with a good size, though with wind swell and cross-shore wind.
An estimate for this stretch of coast, not for a specific break: every beach or reef works its own way (its tide, bottom and angle). Check it when you get there.
Follow the flags and the lifeguards, and don’t paddle out if the surf is above your level: this score is a guide, not a substitute for what you see when you get there.
Diving in Point Arena today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: fair- Slack water around high tide (12:23 pm): little current from 12:00 pm to 12:40 pm
- 4.7 ft swell at 7 s from the northwest: strong surge on the bottom
- Light cross-shore wind (11 mph)
- 0.7 mph current toward the north-northwest (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: high tide 1:36 am (1:10–2:10 am), low tide 6:19 am (5:40–6:50 am), high tide 12:23 pm (12:00–12:40 pm) and low tide 7:46 pm (7:30–8:10 pm)
- Likely visibility: fair. Swell (up to 5.4 ft at 6 s) over the last few days has stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 59.4 °F: a 7 mm wetsuit, with hood and booties.
- Snorkeling: better not, with these waves, wind or current.
- Night dive: dark from 6:46 pm. Waning gibbous (91%), rising at 8:04 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 11:20 am to 1:20 pm, combines slack water at high tide, light wind and the sun high, though with some swell and current.
Slack water comes from the tide: in inlets, channels and between islands the water can keep running for an hour or two after. Ask the local dive shop.
Never dive alone and check with the local dive shop: this rating is a guide, not a substitute for a professional.
Dive sites, wrecks and dive shops nearby
Map: OpenFreeMap · © OpenMapTiles · © OpenStreetMap contributors
Within 12 mi. Some may be missing or closed; marine reserves usually need a permit. Open the map on OpenStreetMap · Missing one? Add it to OpenStreetMap
Sites: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).
Weather in Point Arena
Now in Point Arena
- Low / high
- 49 / 63 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 2%
- Clouds
- 37%
- Humidity
- 79%
- Dew pointDew point
- 50 °F
- Visibility
- 11 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Good · 37
- Saharan dust
- No
Pressure and fishing
- ↗ RisingRising Anglers say fish bite less for a while
- → SteadySteady · now Anglers expect normal activity
- ↘ FallingFalling Anglers say fish feed more before the change
Steady now (+0.02 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: −0.13 inHg. Steady pressure: anglers expect normal activity. Fast changes, either way, tend to affect fishing.
Today, hour by hourHour by hour
Bars: mean wind. Dashed line: gusts. Arrows point where the wind blows to.
| Time | 12:00 am | 3:00 am | 6:00 am | 9:00 am | 12:00 pm | 3:00 pm | 6:00 pm | 9:00 pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sky | Clear | Clear | Clear | Clear sky | Clear sky | Clear sky | Mainly clear | Partly cloudy |
| Temperature | 52° | 51° | 50° | 54° | 61° | 62° | 57° | 56° |
| Wind (mph) | 7 N | 7 N | 6 N | 5 N | 11 NNW | 14 NNW | 15 NNW | 12 N |
| Gusts | 21 | 17 | 14 | 13 | 16 | 21 | 27 | 26 |
| Waves | 7.2 ft | 7.0 ft | 6.7 ft | 6.6 ft | 6.6 ft | 6.9 ft | 7.2 ft | 7.2 ft |
| Rain | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in |
- 6:00 pm 57° 15 NNW 7.2 ft
- 9:00 pm 56° 12 N 7.2 ft
- 12:00 am 54° 9 N 7.0 ft
- 3:00 am 53° 9 N 6.6 ft
- 6:00 am 53° 9 N 6.5 ft
- 9:00 am 55° 10 N 6.6 ft
- 12:00 pm 60° 14 NNW 6.6 ft
- 3:00 pm 58° 11 NNW 6.4 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 49 / 63 °F | 17 mph N | 7.3 ft | 1:36 am · 12:23 pm | |
| Thu 29 | 53 / 60 °F | 14 mph N | 7.0 ft | 2:38 am · 1:10 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 48 / 58 °F | 10 mph NNW | 6.6 ft | 3:46 am · 2:04 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 49 / 56 °F | 9 mph NNW | 5.1 ft | 4:55 am · 3:09 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 47 / 58 °F | 13 mph NNW | 6.6 ft | 5:00 am · 3:26 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 49 / 60 °F | 6 mph N | 7.9 ft | 5:56 am · 4:50 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 52 / 62 °F | 6 mph SE | 7.9 ft | 6:41 am · 6:13 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 52 / 61 °F | 6 mph SE | 6.7 ft | 7:20 am · 7:28 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 52 / 59 °F | 9 mph W | 7.5 ft | 7:54 am · 8:34 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 52 / 59 °F | 9 mph NW | 11 ft | 8:26 am · 9:32 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 52 / 60 °F | 8 mph NNW | 9.6 ft | 8:56 am · 10:26 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 53 / 65 °F | 6 mph NNW | 11 ft | 9:26 am · 11:16 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 56 / 66 °F | 5 mph NNE | 11 ft | 9:56 am | |
| Tue 10 | 56 / 66 °F | 11 mph SSE | 10 ft | 12:03 am · 10:26 am |
- Thu 29 Overcast 53° / 60° 7.0 ft
- Fri 30 Overcast 48° / 58° 6.6 ft
- Sat 31 Light drizzle 49° / 56° 5.1 ft
- Sun 1 Light drizzle 47° / 58° 6.6 ft
- Mon 2 Overcast 49° / 60° 7.9 ft
- Tue 3 Overcast 52° / 62° 7.9 ft
- Wed 4 Overcast 52° / 61° 6.7 ft
Each day comes from the best model covering this spot: regional ones first (HRRR and NBM in the U.S., AROME, ICON-EU), then ECMWF; day 16, NOAA GFS. Waves: Météo-France up to day 10, then ECMWF WAM, coarser and further offshore. High tides: our own tide calculation.
- The models Partly agree · medium confidence: unsure about wind today. See the models →
- Outlook Next few weeks, compared with normal: much warmer, wetter and a much warmer sea. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, cooler than normal for late October (−3.1 °F; normal high: 66 °F). Climate by month →
Forecast from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) with models from ECMWF, NOAA, Météo-France, DWD, Copernicus Marine and CAMS. Updated at 6:49 pm (local time).
The sun in Point Arena
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:39 am
- Full dark 7:17 pm
- Civil dawn 7:10 am
- Civil dusk 6:46 pm
- Solar noon 12:59 pm (38° high)
- Daylight 10 h 41 min (−2 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:41 pm
- Full dark 7:17 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,351,475 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Point Arena
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,426 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 1:58–3:58 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 2:30–4:30 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 10:24–11:24 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 7:34–8:34 pm Minor · moonrise · medium activity
According to solunar theory, fish feed more when the moon passes overhead or underfoot (major periods, about 2 h) and when it rises or sets (minor periods, 1 h). It works best around new and full moon.
Upcoming moon phases
2026 moon calendar →- Last quarter Sun, Nov 1 · 12:29 pmNov 1 in 4 days
- New moon Sun, Nov 8 · 11:03 pmNov 8 in 11 days
- First quarter Tue, Nov 17 · 3:48 amNov 17 in 20 days
- Full moon Tue, Nov 24 · 6:54 amNov 24 in 27 days
Perigee on October 28, 226,426 mi away, coinciding with the spring tides from October 26 to 28: they will be stronger than usual.
Where to fish in Point Arena
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
Map: OpenFreeMap · © OpenMapTiles · © OpenStreetMap contributors
Within 9.3 mi. A spot may be missing or closed. Open the map on OpenStreetMap · Missing one? Add it to OpenStreetMap
Spots: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) and Overture Maps.
Water depth
Gentle slopeThe bottom slopes gently: 16 ft deep 0.3 mi from shore and 33 ft at 0.55 mi. It reaches 164 ft at 1.1 mi.
From the shoreline (0.65 mi from Point Arena) out to sea, heading southwest.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep0.3 mi
- 33 ft deep0.55 mi
- 66 ft deep0.6 mi
- 164 ft deep1.1 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Shallow, gradual bottom (16 ft at 0.3 mi): cast far from the beach and fish the high tide, when there is more water close in.
- Swimming. A very gentle way in with plenty of shallow water, good for kids. At low tide the water can be far out.
- Diving. Shore diving works here: 33 ft at 0.55 mi and 66 ft at 0.6 mi from shore.
Source: NOAA U.S. Coastal Relief Model (public domain), cells of about 300 ft; depth below mean sea level. For reference only: not for navigation or anchoring.
Nearest lighthouse
Point Arena Light 4.1 mi northwest
- Light
- A white flash every 15 s · Fl W 15s
- Range
- 25 nautical miles (29 mi)
- Light height
- 154 ft above sea level
- Tower height
- 115 ft
- Built
- 1870
Data from Wikidata. For reference only: not for navigation. Wikipedia · Wikidata · Sources and licenses
Tides near Point ArenaTides nearby
- Flumeville1.7 mi
- Anchor Bay9.6 mi
- Sea Ranch19 mi
- Albion22 mi
- Little River26 mi
- Mendocino28 mi
- Caspar32 mi
- Noyo36 mi
Point Arena at a glance
- Town or city of about 453 people. Coordinates: 38.909° N, 123.693° W.
- It is 563 mi northwest of San Diego, the main place in California. The sun rises 35 min later and sets 17 min later than in San Diego.
- The nearest tide station, Arena Cove, is 1.0 mi to the west.
- Its coast faces southwest.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Bowling Ball Beach (3.2 mi).
Questions about Point ArenaQuestions
What time is high tide today in Point Arena?
Today in Point Arena there are high tides at 1:36 am (4.7 ft) and 12:23 pm (6.9 ft) and low tides at 6:19 am and 7:46 pm. Tide coefficient 87.
What time is sunset today in Point Arena?
At 6:19 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:46 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Point Arena?
At 7:39 am. First light comes at 6:40 am.
What phase is the moon today?
Waning gibbous, 91% illuminated. New moon on Sun, Nov 8 · 11:03 pm.
When are the next spring tides?
From October 26 to 28, together with the lunar perigee: they will be stronger than usual.
What are today's solunar periods?
Major 1:58–3:58 am, Minor 10:24–11:24 am, Major 2:30–4:30 pm, Minor 7:34–8:34 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Point Arena?
Overcast, from 49 °F to 63 °F, with a moderate breeze from the north-northwest (13 mph) and a 2% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Point Arena?
Moderate (Douglas 4): 7.2 ft waves with a period of 8.6 s from the northwest. The water is 59.5 °F.
When is the best time to visit Point Arena?
The best time to visit Point Arena is from July to September: highs of 68 °F to 70 °F, barely 1 rainy day a month and 9 hours of sunshine a day.
Can I use this data for navigation?
No. These are predictions for fishing and leisure; for navigation, use the official publications.
Where this data comes from
Tide: NOAA station Arena Cove (public domain), via Slackwater database. Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).