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Patricks Point Surf Forecast, Northern California

Northern California

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Patricks Point surf spot

Current Conditions

Poor
Wave Height
1-2+ft
knee to waist high
Swell Period
14.2s
Wind
2mph
NNW / Gusts 4mph
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

First light looks cleanest — 2-3ft on NW swell at 8s with calm winds. Onshore flow builds through the day to 14mph, bringing conditions down to poor - fair.

6am9am12pm3pm
8s NW|2-14mph S
Thu, Apr 28-9ft
Poor - Fair

Skip the dawn patrol — 7-8ft and poor - fair early on. Wind drops off and the surface cleans up — fair - good by afternoon.

6am9am12pm3pm
11s W|8-13mph W
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Forecast Charts

Patricks Point Surf Spot Guide

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

Patricks Point is a raw and rugged surf spot on the Northern California coast near Trinidad, where powerful Pacific swells wrap around a rocky headland to produce heavy, unpredictable waves. The break faces ESE, meaning northwest groundswells wrap into the point with serious force, delivering punchy and often hollow rides over a rocky bottom in a strikingly wild setting surrounded by old-growth coastal forest. This spot rewards experienced surfers willing to make the trek to one of Northern California's most remote and scenic stretches of coastline.

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

Patricks Point Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Patricks Point?
The current wave height at Patricks Point is 1-2+ft with a 14.2s swell period. Wind is NNW at 2mph. Conditions are rated Poor.
How accurate is the Patricks Point surf forecast?
Our Patricks 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 Patricks Point?
The current breaking wave height at Patricks Point is 1-2+ft, 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 Patricks Point?
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Patricks Point is Friday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 6ft waves, a 11.05s swell period, and conditions rated Very Good. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.