Northern California
Best window·Monday 10AM–1PM·3ft·Fair
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Agate Beach, Northern California. Each day is rated based on breaking wave height, swell period, and wind — updated hourly from the latest NOAA GFS run.
Wed, Jun 24: 2–3ft, 7s period, rated Poor - Fair. Slim pickings today — 2ft and poor - fair with calm winds.
Thu, Jun 25: 2–3ft, 16s period, rated Poor - Fair. Dawn patrol is the move — 2-3ft on NW swell at 7s with glassy conditions. It gets a bit messier later in the day.
Fri, Jun 26: 1–2ft, 16s period, rated Poor. Pretty quiet out there — 1ft and mostly poor with gentle SSE breeze.
Sat, Jun 27: 2–3ft, 15s period, rated Poor - Fair. Get out early for the best of it — 2-3ft waves on WNW swell at 9s and glassy conditions. The WNW wind kicks in by afternoon — 8mph and poor - fair by then.
Sun, Jun 28: 3–4ft, 9s period, rated Fair. Early morning is your best window — 2-3ft waves on WNW swell at 9s with light ENE winds. Onshore flow builds through the day to 10mph, bringing conditions down to poor - fair.
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.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Agate Beach is 2-3ft with a 6.85s swell period. Wind is WNW at 3mph and conditions are rated Poor - Fair. The forecast updates hourly so you can plan your session around the cleanest windows.
The current breaking wave height at Agate Beach is 2-3ft, produced by a 3.5ft NW primary swell at 7s, a 0.9ft SW secondary swell at 14s, a 0.8ft SW tertiary swell at 18s. 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.
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Agate Beach is Monday from 10 AM to 1 PM with 3ft waves, a 8.75s swell period, and conditions rated Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
Agate Beach works best with a NW swell and E winds. Offshore winds groom the face of the wave, while onshore winds turn it sloppy. Cross-offshore conditions usually produce the cleanest shape.
Tide plays a big role at Agate Beach. Mid tide works for most beach breaks, while reef and point breaks often prefer higher or lower stages. Use the tide chart above to line up your session with the swell peak.
Agate Beach is a beach with a sand bottom, suited to advanced surfers. 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.
The prime season at Agate Beach is fall, when swell direction, wind patterns, and water temps line up most consistently. Outside the peak season you can still score, but you'll need to watch the forecast closely for the right windows.
Common hazards at Agate Beach include submerged rocks, strong rip currents, cold water, sharks, sneaker waves, heavy surf, steep drop-offs. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
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. Visit /public/accuracy for per-spot and regional performance metrics.
