Mad River Slough, Arcata Bay Marine Forecast
California · 40.865°, -124.148° · National Weather Service
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7-Day Marine Outlook
Wind, temperature, and conditions for Mad River Slough, Arcata Bay.
About the marine forecast for Mad River Slough, Arcata Bay
This is the National Weather Service forecast for Mad River Slough, Arcata Bay (California), covering wind, wave height, temperature, and conditions over the coming week. Wind and seas are what make or break a day on the water, so start there. Remember that gusts, not the average, are what knock you around, and that wind blowing against the tide stacks the seas up steeper than the numbers suggest. Wave height here is the significant wave height, so some individual waves come through taller.
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Frequently asked
What is the wind forecast for Mad River Slough, Arcata Bay today?+
Today at Mad River Slough, Arcata Bay, expect wind from the N at 5 to 10 mph, with partly cloudy. See the hourly breakdown above for how it changes through the day.
Where does this Mad River Slough, Arcata Bay marine forecast come from?+
It's the official National Weather Service point forecast for Mad River Slough, Arcata Bay's coordinates, covering wind, temperature, and conditions for the next 7 days. It's the same data marine forecasts are built on.
Is it a good day to go boating at Mad River Slough, Arcata Bay?+
Check the wind first — it's what makes or breaks a day on the water — then the conditions and any advisories. Match the forecast to your boat and experience, tell someone your plan, and always leave yourself a way back.
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