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Agate Beach Surf Forecast, Northern California

Northern California

Patricks Point1-2ftPalmers Point1-2ftCollege Cove1-2ft
Agate Beach surf spot

Current Conditions

Poor
Wave Height
1-2ft
knee to waist high
Swell Period
7.9s
Wind
2mph
NW / Gusts 4mph
Conditions
Poor
Active Swells
Primary
3.0ft @ 8sNW
Secondary
1.2ft @ 14sWNW
Tertiary
0.7ft @ 8sWSW

Daily Forecast

3 of 5 days
Tue, Mar 312-3ft
Fair

Steady 2-3ft waves on offer on NW swell at 9s — barely a breath of wind.

6am9am12pm3pm
9s NW|1mph WNW
Wed, Apr 12-3ft
Poor

Pretty quiet out there — 1-2ft and mostly poor with light SSW winds. Expect the wind to bump up to around 14mph by PM.

6am9am12pm3pm
8s NW|5-14mph S
Thu, Apr 28-9ft
Poor - Fair

Hold off if you can — morning starts out poor - fair with 5-6ft waves. Size picks up through the day, hitting 7-8ft with very good conditions by late afternoon.

6am9am12pm3pm
11s W|2-13mph W
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Sat
5ft
Swell building Sat, Apr 4Good

10s period — conditions are improving beyond your forecast

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Forecast Charts

Agate Beach Surf Spot Guide

Break
Beach
Bottom
Sand
Level
Advanced
Crowd
Light
Best Swell
NW
Best Wind
E
Season
Fall

Agate Beach near Patrick's Point in Humboldt County is a powerful, exposed beach break described as "for experts" by local safety assessments, with huge waves, boiling surf, submerged rocks, and icy water. The NW swell exposure produces heavy, unpredictable conditions that demand experience and fitness. The dramatic coastal scenery is stunning but the surf is no joke — strong rip currents and sneaker waves are constant hazards.

Submerged rocksStrong rip currentsCold waterSharksSneaker wavesHeavy surfSteep drop-offs

Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.

Agate Beach Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Agate Beach?
The current wave height at Agate Beach is 1-2ft with a 7.9s swell period. Wind is NW at 2mph. Conditions are rated Poor.
How accurate is the Agate Beach surf forecast?
Our Agate Beach forecast uses NOAA GFS and other weather models combined with spot-specific bathymetry to calculate breaking wave heights. Short-range (1-3 day) forecasts are most reliable. Extended forecasts show general trends.
What is the breaking wave height at Agate Beach?
The current breaking wave height at Agate Beach is 1-2ft, produced by a 3ft NW primary swell at 8s, a 1.2ft WNW secondary swell at 14s, a 0.7ft WSW tertiary swell at 8s. Breaking wave height is the actual rideable wave size at the shore — calculated from offshore swell data using this spot's coastal bathymetry — not the raw buoy reading.
When is the best time to surf Agate Beach?
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Agate Beach is Thursday from 7 AM to 10 AM with 8ft waves, a 10.45s swell period, and conditions rated Very Good. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.