Surfwood IV

Welcome to the Surfwood IV Owners' Association website!
 
Surfwood IV is a neighborhood within the Surfwood Estates community in Mendocino, California.  We are conveniently located 1.5 miles north of the town of Mendocino and 7 miles south of the city of Fort Bragg. Our neighborhood is situated with lovely views of the Pacific Ocean and Mendocino Headlands.
 
We live in a vibrant area with plenty of activities and community events. In nearby Mendocino and Fort Bragg you will find shopping, restaurants, galleries, live theater, breweries, wine tasting, bakeries, music, coffeehouses, and an active harbor. For nearby recreation, there are beaches, redwood forests, wineries, California State Parks, the Mendocino Botanical Gardens, and golf at the Little River Inn.  The annual community events include the Mendocino Music FestivalMendocino Film Festival, and many more popular events.
 
 
News and Announcements
Go to this Caltrans webpage to learn more about the Jack Peters Bridge Widening & Rail Upgrade project. 

The Surfwood Mutual Water Corporation updated the water assessments and usage charges on 1/20/2023.  Clink this link to see the new rates.
 
Go to this Mendocino County webpage for more information regarding COVID-19, including health orders, testing, and vaccinations.
 
Emergency Preparedness
Go to Save Our Water to learn simple habits to help reduce water use inside your home.
 
Go to PG&E's Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) page to find PSPS information AND to sign up for alerts. This page has links to outage information as well as emergency planning.

Go to CAL FIRE Prepare for Wildfire to find information on defensible space, hardening your home, and fire smart landscaping. 
 
Go to MendoReady.org to find information on disaster preparedness and emergency information for Mendocino County.  You will also be able to sign up for emergency alerts, including MendoAlert and Nixle.
 
Go to the CAL FIRE Statewide Fire Map for California fire incident information.
 
Go to the CALTRANS Road Information website to check on California's current highway conditions.
 
Calendar
Surfwood IV Assessment Invoice Date
Monday, December 1, 2025
4th Quarter Assessment Invoice Date
Deadline for Nomination of Candidates (75 days)
Tuesday, December 9, 2025
75 days from the election, 1) candidates need to be nominated, and 2) select an inspector of elections. 
Surfwood IV Assessment Due Date
Wednesday, December 31, 2025
4th Quarter Due Date
Ballots Mailed (30 days)
Saturday, January 24, 2026
Should there need to be a Board of Directors election (at least every three years), ballots need to be mailed at least on or around this date.