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Agate Beach Surf Forecast

Northern California

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Agate Beach surf spot

Current Conditions

Poor
Wave Height
4-5+ft
head high
Swell Period
8.3s
Wind
17mph
N / Gusts 29mph
Conditions
Poor
Active Swells
Primary
7.9ft @ 8sNW
Secondary
0.9ft @ 16sSW

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Spot Guide

Break
Beach
Bottom
Sand
Level
Advanced
Crowd
Light
Best Swell
NW
Best Wind
E
Season
Fall

Agate Beach near Patrick's Point in Humboldt County is a powerful, exposed beach break described as "for experts" by local safety assessments, with huge waves, boiling surf, submerged rocks, and icy water. The NW swell exposure produces heavy, unpredictable conditions that demand experience and fitness. The dramatic coastal scenery is stunning but the surf is no joke — strong rip currents and sneaker waves are constant hazards.

Submerged rocksStrong rip currentsCold waterSharksSneaker wavesHeavy surfSteep drop-offs

Forecast Charts

Daily Forecast

Thu, Mar 26Poor

Not the most exciting day — 4-5ft and poor conditions with calm winds.

6am9am12pm3pm
9s NW|Calm
Fri, Mar 27Fair - Good

Rideable all day with 6-7ft waves on NW swell at 10s and glassy conditions.

6am9am12pm3pm
10s NW|Calm
Sat, Mar 28Very Good

First light looks cleanest — 5-6ft on NW swell at 11s with barely a breath of wind. Conditions go downhill through the afternoon.

6am9am12pm3pm
11s NW|Calm
Sun, Mar 29Fair

Dawn patrol is the move — 3-4ft on NW swell at 10s with calm winds. Conditions go downhill through the afternoon.

6am9am12pm3pm
9s NW|Calm
Mon, Mar 30Poor

Pretty quiet out there — 1-2ft and mostly poor with calm winds.

6am9am12pm3pm
8s NW|Calm

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Agate Beach Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Agate Beach?
The current wave height at Agate Beach is 4-5+ft with a 8.3s swell period. Wind is N at 17mph. Conditions are rated Poor.
How accurate is the Agate Beach surf forecast?
Our Agate 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.