Point Arena / Manchester Beach Current Conditions Summary

Point Arena / Manchester Beach in Manchester, CA is a beach break. Current conditions: 2.8 ft waves, nnw 8 mph (cross-shore), rising → high. Size is there, but cross-shore wind affects quality. This remote stretch of beach north of Point Arena Lighthouse sees powerful, cold surf from W and NW swells. Look for defined rips to help you paddle out; waves can close out on huge days but offer long rides when smaller. Forecasts are updated every 3 hours using ML-corrected NOAA models with live buoy data from CDIP, NDBC, and IOOS stations.