Big River Surf Guide
Big River in Mendocino County is a reasonably exposed river break that usually has waves The best wind direction is from the northeast with some shelter here from northwest winds. Tends to receive distant groundswells and the ideal swell direction is from the west. The river breaks offer lefts and rights. Even when there are waves, it's not likley to be crowded. Hazards include - Rips / undertow - Sharks.
Big River Spot Info
| Type: | Rating: | Reliability: | Todays Sea Temp*: |
|---|---|---|---|
| consistent | 17.2°C*ocean temperature recorded from satellite |
Surfing Big River:
The best conditions reported for surf at Big River occur when a West swell combines with an offshore wind direction from the Northeast.
Big River Surf:
Sunday, 8 November 2026, 07:38 Local time| Dimanche 08 | ||||
| 7AM | 10AM | 1PM | 4PM | |
| Wave (m) | ||||
| Période (s) | 13 | 15 | 16 | 16 |
| Vent (km/h) | ||||
| Etat du vent | off | cross- off |
cross | cross |

















