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Usal Beach Surf Forecast, Northern California

Northern California

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Usal Beach surf spot

Current Conditions

Poor
Wave Height
1-2ft
ankle to knee high
Swell Period
14.35s
Wind
3mph
SW / Gusts 3mph
Conditions
Poor
Active Swells
Primary
2.0ft @ 8sNW
Secondary
1.3ft @ 14sWNW
Tertiary
1.0ft @ 12sSSW

Daily Forecast

3 of 5 days
Tue, Mar 311-2ft
Poor
6am9am12pm3pm
Wed, Apr 12-3ft
Poor

Patience pays off today — morning is poor with 1-2ft. Later in the day looks more promising — 2-3ft and poor - fair.

6am9am12pm3pm
8s NW|2-11mph SW
Thu, Apr 26-7ft
Fair

Hold off if you can — morning starts out poor - fair with 6-7ft waves. Afternoon shapes up better with 6-7ft and very good conditions.

6am9am12pm3pm
11s W|4-7mph NE
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Forecast Charts

Usal Beach Surf Spot Guide

Break
Beach
Bottom
Sand
Level
Intermediate
Crowd
Light
Best Swell
W
Best Wind
E
Season
Winter

Usal Beach is a remote, rugged stretch of Northern California coastline that offers consistent beach breaks with a raw, undeveloped character. The east-facing beach captures winter swells from the Pacific, creating shapely waves that work best during larger swell periods when the sandy bottom provides forgiving conditions. Its isolated location near the Lost Coast makes it an excellent destination for surfers seeking solitude and uncrowded waves away from the busier Humboldt County breaks.

Rip currentsRocky outcropsRemote location with limited accessStrong winter swells

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

Usal Beach Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Usal Beach?
The current wave height at Usal Beach is 1-2ft with a 14.35s swell period. Wind is SW at 3mph. Conditions are rated Poor.
How accurate is the Usal Beach surf forecast?
Our Usal 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 Usal Beach?
The current breaking wave height at Usal Beach is 1-2ft, produced by a 2ft NW primary swell at 8s, a 1.3ft WNW secondary swell at 14s, a 1ft SSW tertiary swell at 12s. 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 Usal Beach?
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Usal Beach is Thursday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 6ft waves, a 10.8s swell period, and conditions rated Very Good. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.