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Palmers Point Surf Forecast, Northern California

Northern California

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Palmers Point surf spot

Current Conditions

Poor
Wave Height
1-2ft
knee to waist high
Swell Period
14.2s
Wind
3mph
WNW / Gusts 5mph
Conditions
Poor
Active Swells
Primary
2.6ft @ 8sNW
Secondary
1.0ft @ 13sWNW
Tertiary
0.9ft @ 14sWNW

Daily Forecast

3 of 5 days
Tue, Mar 312-3ft
Fair
6am9am12pm3pm
Wed, Apr 12-3ft
Poor

Get out early for the best of it — 2-3ft waves on NW swell at 8s and light SSW winds. Wind fills in through the day, pushing up to 17mph from the SSW and dropping conditions to poor - fair.

6am9am12pm3pm
8s NW|7-17mph SSW
Thu, Apr 29-10ft
Poor

Skip the dawn patrol — 7-8ft and poor early on. Things come together by the afternoon with 9-10ft at fair.

6am9am12pm3pm
11s W|10-14mph WSW
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Forecast Charts

Palmers Point Surf Spot Guide

Break
Point
Bottom
Rock
Level
Intermediate
Crowd
Light
Best Swell
NW
Best Wind
E
Season
Fall

Palmers Point is a rocky point break located on the rugged Humboldt County coastline where consistent Pacific swells wrap around the headland to create peeling, well-defined waves. The ESE-facing point produces quality shape across a variety of swell directions, with particularly strong performance during autumn when larger Pacific storms send organized groundswell toward the California coast. This relatively secluded spot offers a genuine local vibe with manageable crowds and rewards surfers with the skill to navigate the rocky bottom and changing conditions.

RocksStrong currentsCold waterRemote location

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

Palmers Point Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Palmers Point?
The current wave height at Palmers Point is 1-2ft with a 14.2s swell period. Wind is WNW at 3mph. Conditions are rated Poor.
How accurate is the Palmers Point surf forecast?
Our Palmers Point 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 Palmers Point?
The current breaking wave height at Palmers Point is 1-2ft, produced by a 2.6ft NW primary swell at 8s, a 1ft WNW secondary swell at 13s, a 0.9ft WNW tertiary swell at 14s. 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 Palmers Point?
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Palmers Point is Thursday from 10 AM to 1 PM with 9ft waves, a 11.6s swell period, and conditions rated Fair - Good. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.