Point Arena, California Weather
Point Arena, California — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery, tide predictions, marine conditions and a solunar fishing forecast, soil and crop conditions for Point Arena, Mendocino County.
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About Point Arena, California
Point Arena unfurls along the rugged Mendocino coast where the Pacific exhales its salt-laced breath onto a landscape of wind-scoured bluffs and dense redwood stands. It lies 53.5 miles west-north-west of Windsor, CA (from Windsor, CA: bearing 298°T), and is situated 9.6 miles north-west of Anchor Bay. The air here carries a perpetual dampness, a cool kiss that clings to everything, from the weathered clapboard of its homes to the coarse, dark soil underfoot. Rolling hills, cloaked in a deep, almost bruised green, descend toward a shoreline that is a constant conversation between land and sea – a place of dramatic cliffs, hidden coves, and the relentless surge of turquoise water. The light, especially in the late afternoon, possesses a luminous quality, softening the sharp edges of the terrain and casting long, ethereal shadows that seem to reach back into the land's ancient memory. Even the quietest moments here are underscored by the distant, resonant murmur of the ocean, a constant reminder of the elemental forces that shaped this place. The history of Point Arena is inextricably tied to the sea and the timber that once flowed from its vast forests. For generations, its economy was driven by logging and fishing, industries that left their indelible mark on the very character of the place, fostering a spirit of hardy resilience. The iconic Point Arena Lighthouse, standing sentinel on the bluffs, is a testament to this maritime past, a beacon that guided countless vessels through treacherous waters and continues to draw curious visitors. Today, while vestiges of those old industries remain, a subtler, more diversified economy is taking root, one that embraces the natural beauty and slower pace of life, attracting artists, artisans, and those seeking refuge from the clamor of larger cities, all contributing to the quiet, enduring charm of Point Arena.
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| Location | Point Arena, Mendocino County, California |
| Coordinates | 38.908798°N, 123.693073°W |
| Timezone | Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 95468 |
| Area Code | 408, 669 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Point Arena, California Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Point Arena, California, including current conditions, a 24-hour hourly forecast, 7-day outlook, NWS extended text forecast, real-time aviation weather (live METAR and TAF reports from the nearest reporting airport, with a modeled estimate shown when no station is in range), precipitation radar and NOAA GOES-16 satellite imagery. Additional sections may include tide predictions, wave height, wave direction and sea-surface temperature, a barometric pressure trend, and a solunar-based fishing forecast with a fishing-conditions rating for coastal localities, and soil temperature, crop weather and live USGS river gauge data for agricultural areas near a monitored waterway. All data updates automatically on every page visit.
Location data for Point Arena includes coordinates 38.908798°N, 123.693073°W, situated in Mendocino County. ZIP code 95468. Telephone area code: 408, 669. Timezone: Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles).
Weather data is sourced from the NOAA National Weather Service (NWS) and the open-source Open-Meteo API. Aviation data is sourced from aviationweather.gov (NOAA), with a modeled estimate used where no nearby reporting station is available. River and stream data is sourced from the USGS National Water Information System. Tide predictions are sourced from NOAA CO-OPS; marine and solunar data are modeled from Open-Meteo and public sunrise/moon calculations and should be treated as a general guide alongside on-the-water conditions. Radar is provided by RainViewer. Satellite imagery is sourced from NOAA/NESDIS GOES-East and is public domain.
