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Little River State Beach Surf Forecast

Northern California

Little River State Beach surf spot

Current Conditions

Poor - Fair
Wave Height
5-6+ft
head high
Swell Period
8.1s
Wind
9mph
NNE / Gusts 31mph
Conditions
Poor - Fair
Active Swells
Primary
7.5ft @ 8sNW
Secondary
0.8ft @ 16sWSW

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Spot Guide

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

Little River State Beach sits along the rugged Northern California coastline near Eureka, where the Little River meets the Pacific at around 41°N latitude. This beach break offers punchy, powerful waves shaped by the consistent Northwest swells that roll down from the North Pacific, producing short but hollow peaks along a scenic stretch of dark sand. The remote character of this Northern California gem means crowds are rarely an issue, though the cold water, powerful surf, and unpredictable conditions demand respect and experience.

Cold waterStrong currentsRiver mouth currentsRip currentsShore breakSharksIsolated locationSneaker waves

Forecast Charts

Daily Forecast

Thu, Mar 26Poor - Fair

Slim pickings today — 5-6ft and poor - fair with calm winds.

6am9am12pm3pm
8s 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

Should be a good one — 6-7ft on NW swell at 9s with glassy conditions.

6am9am12pm3pm
9s NW|Calm
Sun, Mar 29Fair - Good

First light looks cleanest — 3-4ft on NW swell at 9s with barely a breath of wind. Conditions go downhill through the afternoon.

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

Midday is the call — 2-3ft waves with barely a breath of wind and fair conditions. Early on is a little rough — give it until mid-morning to shape up.

6am9am12pm3pm
7s NW|Calm

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Little River State Beach Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Little River State Beach?
The current wave height at Little River State Beach is 5-6+ft with a 8.1s swell period. Wind is NNE at 9mph. Conditions are rated Poor - Fair.
How accurate is the Little River State Beach surf forecast?
Our Little River State 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.