Little River State Beach Surf Report & Forecast
California
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Current Surf Conditions at Little River State Beach
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🌬️ WIND
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S
W
4
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kt
🌊 SWELL
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E
S
W
11.6
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ft
SWELL
HEIGHT
HEIGHT
11.6ft
SWELL
PERIOD
PERIOD
13s
WIND GUSTS
6kt
AIR TEMP
8°C
SECONDARY
SWELL
SWELL
0.5ft @
18s
18s
PRECIPITATION
2.2mm
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📊 7-Day Detailed Forecast
Expandable daily forecasts with hourly details| Time | Quality | Swell Height | Period | Swell Dir | Wind Speed | Wind Dir | Gusts | Air Temp | Water Temp | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | EXCELLENT | 16ft | 14s | WNW | 4kt | ESE | 5kt | 9°C | 9°C | 0.2mm |
| 1:00 AM | EXCELLENT | 15.6ft | 14s | WNW | 4kt | ESE | 4kt | 9°C | 9°C | 0.3mm |
| 2:00 AM | EXCELLENT | 15.3ft | 14s | WNW | 3kt | ESE | 4kt | 9°C | 9°C | 0.3mm |
| 3:00 AM | EXCELLENT | 14.8ft | 14s | WNW | 3kt | ESE | 4kt | 9°C | 9°C | 0.5mm |
| 4:00 AM | EXCELLENT | 14.2ft | 14s | WNW | 3kt | ESE | 4kt | 9°C | 9°C | 0.8mm |
| 5:00 AM | EXCELLENT | 13.7ft | 14s | WNW | 3kt | ESE | 3kt | 9°C | 9°C | 1mm |
| 6:00 AM | EXCELLENT | 13.3ft | 14s | WNW | 3kt | E | 4kt | 8°C | 9°C | 1.4mm |
| 7:00 AM | EXCELLENT | 12.8ft | 14s | WNW | 3kt | E | 4kt | 8°C | 9°C | 1.8mm |
| 8:00 AM | EXCELLENT | 12.4ft | 13s | WNW | 3kt | ENE | 4kt | 8°C | 9°C | 2.1mm |
| 9:00 AM | EXCELLENT | 12ft | 13s | WNW | 4kt | ENE | 5kt | 8°C | 9°C | 2.2mm |
| 10:00 AM | EXCELLENT | 11.6ft | 13s | WNW | 4kt | ENE | 6kt | 8°C | 9°C | 2.2mm |
| 11:00 AM | EXCELLENT | 11.2ft | 13s | WNW | 5kt | E | 6kt | 8°C | 9°C | 2.2mm |
| 12:00 PM | EXCELLENT | 10.9ft | 13s | WNW | 4kt | E | 5kt | 8°C | 9°C | 1.9mm |
| 1:00 PM | EXCELLENT | 10.5ft | 13s | WNW | 3kt | E | 4kt | 9°C | 9°C | 1.6mm |
| 2:00 PM | EXCELLENT | 10.2ft | 13s | WNW | 2kt | E | 3kt | 9°C | 10°C | 1.2mm |
| 3:00 PM | EXCELLENT | 9.9ft | 13s | WNW | 3kt | ENE | 5kt | 9°C | 9°C | 1.1mm |
| 4:00 PM | EXCELLENT | 9.7ft | 13s | WNW | 3kt | NE | 7kt | 9°C | 9°C | 0.9mm |
| 5:00 PM | EXCELLENT | 9.5ft | 13s | WNW | 4kt | NNE | 10kt | 8°C | 9°C | 0.7mm |
| 6:00 PM | EXCELLENT | 9.3ft | 13s | WNW | 3kt | NNE | 7kt | 7°C | 8°C | 0.5mm |
| 7:00 PM | EXCELLENT | 9.1ft | 13s | WNW | 3kt | NE | 5kt | 6°C | 7°C | 0.3mm |
| 8:00 PM | EXCELLENT | 8.9ft | 13s | WNW | 3kt | ENE | 3kt | 5°C | 6°C | 0mm |
| 9:00 PM | EXCELLENT | 8.7ft | 13s | WNW | 3kt | ENE | 3kt | 5°C | 5°C | 0mm |
| 10:00 PM | EXCELLENT | 8.6ft | 12s | WNW | 3kt | ENE | 3kt | 5°C | 5°C | 0mm |
| 11:00 PM | EXCELLENT | 8.4ft | 12s | WNW | 3kt | ENE | 3kt | 5°C | 5°C | 0mm |
Tuesday
Oct 28EXCELLENT24 excellent hours
🌊 7.0-8.3ft 💨 3-6kt 🌡️ 3-14°C
Wednesday
Oct 29EXCELLENT24 excellent hours
🌊 4.3-6.9ft 💨 1-5kt 🌡️ 7-18°C
Thursday
Oct 30EXCELLENT24 excellent hours
🌊 4.3-9.4ft 💨 2-5kt 🌡️ 9-19°C
Friday
Oct 31EXCELLENT24 excellent hours
🌊 5.9-8.6ft 💨 1-5kt 🌡️ 10-19°C
Saturday
Nov 1EXCELLENT24 excellent hours
🌊 6.1-7.8ft 💨 2-5kt 🌡️ 9-18°C
Sunday
Nov 2EXCELLENT24 excellent hours
🌊 7.7-8.5ft 💨 2-5kt 🌡️ 11-20°C
Forecast Summary
Best Day:Check forecast for optimal conditions
Average Swell:9.4ft @ 13s
Wind Conditions:2-6kt ESE
Water Temperature:4-16°C
Local Knowledge & Surf Guide
Local Knowledge
Little River State Beach in Humboldt County is a reasonably exposed beach break with inconsistent surf and no distinct seasonal pattern. It works best on groundswells from the northwest with offshore winds from the east. The break offers both left and right-hand waves and tends to perform best around high tide as it’s rising. It is rarely crowded, even when the surf is good. Hazards include sharks, sea urchins, rip currents, and rocks. The most consistent clean surf is usually found in winter, especially during January.
Best Swell Direction: W
Bottom Type: Sand
Location: County: Humboldt County | State: California | Country: United States | Road: Clam Beach Drive | Full Address: Clam Beach Campground, Clam Beach Drive, Clam Beach, Humboldt County, California, United States
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