Mad River Beach Surf Report & Forecast
McKinleyville, California
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Current Surf Conditions at Mad River Beach
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🌬️ WIND
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W
4
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kt
🌊 SWELL
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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
Mad River Beach in Humboldt County is a fairly exposed beach break that rarely offers good surf and lacks a consistent seasonal pattern. It works best on distant groundswells from the northwest with offshore winds from the east. The wave setup includes both left and right-handers, with optimal conditions around high tide as it begins to rise. Crowds are uncommon, even when the surf is up. Hazards include sharks, sea urchins, rip currents, and rocks. The most reliable clean conditions typically occur in winter, especially in January.
Best Swell Direction: W
Bottom Type: Sand
Location: Town: McKinleyville | County: Humboldt County | State: California | Country: United States | Postcode: 95519 | Full Address: Tyee City, McKinleyville, Humboldt County, California, 95519, United States
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