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FIELD GUIDE · MANCHESTER

Point Arena / Manchester Beach

Manchester, CA

Point Arena / Manchester Beach, Manchester, CAPhoto by Gary Levenson-Palmer via Google

Point Arena / Manchester Beach Surf Forecast for Friday, October 16, 2026

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Latest forecast for Friday, October 16, 2026
Surf
3-4 ft
General forecast
GOOD
Worth a surf
Same for every surfer. Not adjusted for your level or boards.
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Best window
5:00 PM–6:56 PM
Primary swell
2.8 ft @ 10s WNW
Wind
7 mph N cross-shore
Tide
Falling · 3.7 ft · next low
Confidence
92/100
Sources & forecast details
Secondary swell
2.1 ft @ 12s SW

Valid Fri 5:00 PM America/Los_Angeles · Source updated Fri 12:30 PM · Computed Fri 5:40 PM · NOAA NWS, NOAA COOPS, Open-Meteo, NOAA CO-OPS

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Point Arena / Manchester Beach Hourly Surf Forecast

Latest daily forecast · Fri, Oct 16 · America/Los_Angeles. Separate from the selected day above.

Point Arena / Manchester Beach today hourly surf forecast with surf height, the Quiver call, swell, wind, tide, and confidence.
TimeSurfQuiver callSwellWindTideConfidence
2:00 AM4.1 ft—3.6 ft @ 8s WNW (2.2 ft @ 13s S)7 mph NNW2.6 ft · Rising95%
5:00 AM2.3 ft—3.5 ft @ 8s WNW (2.1 ft @ 13s S)5 mph NNW4 ft · Falling94%
8:00 AM4 ft—3.3 ft @ 8s WNW (2.4 ft @ 12s S)3 mph NW3.5 ft · Falling92%
11:00 AM3.4 ft—2.6 ft @ 9s WNW (2.2 ft @ 12s S)3 mph NW4.1 ft · Rising95%
2:00 PM3.1 ft—2.5 ft @ 9s WNW (1.4 ft @ 14s WNW)7 mph NNW4.9 ft · Falling94%
5:00 PM3.6 ftBest window2.8 ft @ 10s WNW (2.1 ft @ 12s SW)7 mph N3.7 ft · Falling92%
8:00 PM3.7 ft—3 ft @ 11s WNW (2.1 ft @ 11s S)9 mph N2 ft · Falling91%
11:00 PM3.1 ft—3.1 ft @ 7s WNW (2.5 ft @ 13s WSW)3 mph N0.8 ft · Rising89%
About this spot · ratings & ideal conditions
UPPER-INTERMEDIATE
BEACH BREAK

Mid tide, light E winds, 4-8 ft NW swell

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POINT ARENA / MANCHESTER BEACH
MANCHESTER, CA
Map showing Point Arena / Manchester Beach at its actual locationManchester, CA
Quiver · Field Guide · Manchester, CAUpdated OCT 17, 2026QUIVER //

Selected day: 2026-10-16 · America/Los_Angeles

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