Trinidad State Beach Surf Report & Forecast

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Current Surf Conditions at Trinidad State Beach

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🌊 Surf Quality Timeline (Week)

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10:00 AM America/Los_Angeles
Surf Quality: EXCELLENT
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM11 PM
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🌬️ WIND

N
E
S
W
3
kt

🌊 SWELL

N
E
S
W
3.6
ft
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SWELL
HEIGHT
3.6ft
🌊
SWELL
PERIOD
11s
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WIND GUSTS
3kt
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AIR TEMP
18°C
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SECONDARY
SWELL
1.2ft @
12s
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PRECIPITATION
0mm
SURF QUALITY
EXCELLENT
Excellent conditions right now! Sweet 3.6ft waves with quality 11s ground swell with glassy conditions Note: winds from E would be better.

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📊 7-Day Detailed Forecast

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Sunday

Apr 5
EXCELLENT18 excellent hours
🌊 3.4-3.8ft 💨 2-5kt 🌡️ 11-21°C
TimeQualitySwell HeightPeriodSwell DirWind SpeedWind DirGustsAir TempWater TempRain
12:00 AM
EXCELLENT
3.8ft9sNW4ktE4kt12°C12°C0mm
1:00 AM
EXCELLENT
3.8ft9sNW5ktE4kt12°C12°C0mm
2:00 AM
EXCELLENT
3.7ft9sNW5ktE4kt11°C12°C0mm
3:00 AM
GOOD
3.7ft9sNW5ktE3kt11°C12°C0mm
4:00 AM
GOOD
3.7ft9sNW5ktE3kt11°C12°C0mm
5:00 AM
GOOD
3.6ft9sNW5ktE3kt11°C12°C0mm
6:00 AM
GOOD
3.6ft9sNW5ktE4kt11°C11°C0mm
7:00 AM
GOOD
3.6ft9sNW4ktE4kt12°C11°C0mm
8:00 AM
GOOD
3.5ft9sNW4ktE4kt12°C11°C0mm
9:00 AM
EXCELLENT
3.6ft10sWNW3ktSE3kt15°C11°C0mm
10:00 AM
EXCELLENT
3.6ft11sWNW3ktSSW3kt18°C11°C0mm
11:00 AM
EXCELLENT
3.7ft12sWNW2ktW2kt20°C11°C0mm
12:00 PM
EXCELLENT
3.6ft12sWNW3ktW2kt20°C12°C0mm
1:00 PM
EXCELLENT
3.6ft12sWNW4ktW3kt21°C12°C0mm
2:00 PM
EXCELLENT
3.5ft12sWNW5ktW4kt21°C12°C0mm
3:00 PM
EXCELLENT
3.5ft12sWNW4ktW3kt20°C12°C0mm
4:00 PM
EXCELLENT
3.5ft12sWNW3ktWNW3kt19°C12°C0mm
5:00 PM
EXCELLENT
3.5ft12sWNW3ktWNW3kt19°C13°C0mm
6:00 PM
EXCELLENT
3.5ft12sWNW3ktNNW3kt17°C13°C0mm
7:00 PM
EXCELLENT
3.5ft11sWNW2ktNNE2kt14°C13°C0mm
8:00 PM
EXCELLENT
3.5ft11sWNW2ktE2kt12°C13°C0mm
9:00 PM
EXCELLENT
3.5ft11sWNW3ktE2kt12°C13°C0mm
10:00 PM
EXCELLENT
3.5ft11sWNW3ktE3kt12°C13°C0mm
11:00 PM
EXCELLENT
3.4ft11sWNW4ktE3kt11°C13°C0mm

Monday

Apr 6
EXCELLENT24 excellent hours
🌊 2.4-3.4ft 💨 2-4kt 🌡️ 8-18°C

Tuesday

Apr 7
EXCELLENT11 excellent hours
🌊 1.8-2.6ft 💨 2-5kt 🌡️ 8-17°C

Wednesday

Apr 8
GOOD24 good hours
🌊 2.7-3.3ft 💨 1-4kt 🌡️ 7-17°C

Thursday

Apr 9
GOOD24 good hours
🌊 3.2-3.9ft 💨 1-5kt 🌡️ 7-15°C

Friday

Apr 10
GOOD9 excellent hours
🌊 3.2-4.6ft 💨 1-5kt 🌡️ 7-15°C

Saturday

Apr 11
GOOD8 excellent hours
🌊 1.7-6.6ft 💨 1-6kt 🌡️ 6-12°C

Forecast Summary

Best Day:Check forecast for optimal conditions
Average Swell:3.2ft @ 11s
Wind Conditions:2-5kt E
Water Temperature:11-14°C

Local Knowledge & Surf Guide

Local Knowledge

Trinidad State Beach in Humboldt County is an exposed beach and reef break with fairly consistent surf. It works best with distant groundswells from the west-southwest and offshore winds from the east. The break offers both left and right-hand waves, with optimal conditions typically around low tide. Despite reliable waves, the spot is rarely crowded. Surfers should be cautious of sharks, rocks, and rip currents. The most consistent clean surf is usually found in winter, particularly in January.

Best Swell Direction: NW
Bottom Type: Sand and Reef
Location: County: Humboldt County | State: California | Country: United States | Postcode: 95570 | Road: Elk Head Trail | Full Address: College Cove, Elk Head Trail, Humboldt County, California, 95570, United States

Ideal Conditions

This spot performs best under these specific conditions. Forecasts take these into account when rating surf quality.

Ideal Swell DirectionWSW
Ideal Wind DirectionE

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