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Trinidad State Beach Surf Forecast, Northern California

Northern California

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Trinidad State Beach surf spot

Current Conditions

Fair
Wave Height
2-3+ft
knee to waist high
Swell Period
14.25s
Wind
2mph
NW / Gusts 2mph
Conditions
Fair
Active Swells
Primary
2.6ft @ 8sNW
Secondary
0.9ft @ 13sWNW
Tertiary
0.9ft @ 14sWNW

Daily Forecast

3 of 5 days
Wed, Apr 13-4ft
Poor

Patience pays off today — morning is poor with 1-2ft. Things come together by the afternoon with 2-3ft at poor - fair.

6am9am12pm3pm
7s NW|4-16mph S
Thu, Apr 29-10ft
Poor - Fair

The sweet spot is around midday — 9-10ft waves, 9mph from the W, fair conditions. Morning is a bit bumpy but things clean up by late morning.

6am9am12pm3pm
11s WNW|9-13mph W
Fri, Apr 36-7ft
Very Good

Should be a good one — 6-7ft on WNW swell at 12s with light winds out of the ENE.

6am9am12pm3pm
11s WNW|5-6mph ENE
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Sun
5ft
Swell building Sun, Apr 5Good

13s period — conditions are improving beyond your forecast

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Forecast Charts

Trinidad State Beach Surf Spot Guide

Break
Beach
Bottom
Sand
Level
Intermediate
Crowd
Light
Best Swell
NW
Best Wind
SE
Season
Fall

Trinidad State Beach offers consistent surf beneath dramatic coastal cliffs in Humboldt County. The beach receives NW Pacific swells and produces mellow, workable waves across a wide sandy stretch. While more accessible than many NorCal spots, the cold water, occasional powerful surf, and shark presence require intermediate-level experience. One of the more scenic surf settings in the region.

Cold waterSharksRip currentsRocks at beach edgesStrong currents

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

Trinidad State Beach Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Trinidad State Beach?
The current wave height at Trinidad State Beach is 2-3+ft with a 14.25s swell period. Wind is NW at 2mph. Conditions are rated Fair.
How accurate is the Trinidad State Beach surf forecast?
Our Trinidad State 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 Trinidad State Beach?
The current breaking wave height at Trinidad State Beach is 2-3+ft, produced by a 2.6ft NW primary swell at 8s, a 0.9ft 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 Trinidad State Beach?
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Trinidad State Beach is Friday from 8 AM to 11 AM with 6ft waves, a 11s swell period, and conditions rated Very Good. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.