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Needle Rock Surf Forecast

Northern California

Needle Rock surf spot

Current Conditions

Poor
Wave Height
1-2ft
ankle to knee high
Swell Period
8.6s
Wind
23mph
NE / Gusts 40mph
Conditions
Poor
Active Swells
Primary
6.7ft @ 9sWNW
Secondary
1.2ft @ 16sSW
Tertiary
0.6ft @ 12sSSW

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Spot Guide

Break
Reef
Bottom
Rock
Level
Intermediate
Crowd
Light
Best Swell
NW
Best Wind
SE
Season
Fall

Needle Rock is a rugged reef break along Northern California's dramatic coastline, where rocky outcroppings create predictable wave formations when swell wraps around the point. The break works best during autumn when Pacific swells approach from the northwest, peeling consistently across the reef structure. This exposed, less-crowded spot rewards experienced surfers with quality waves and stunning coastal scenery.

RocksStrong currentsShallow reefCold water

Forecast Charts

Daily Forecast

Thu, Mar 26Poor

Slim pickings today — 1-2ft and poor with glassy conditions.

6am9am12pm3pm
9s WNW|Calm
Fri, Mar 27Fair

Consistent 2-3ft surf through the day on WNW swell at 11s with calm winds.

6am9am12pm3pm
10s WNW|Calm
Sat, Mar 28Fair - Good

Consistent 3-4ft surf through the day on WNW swell at 11s with calm winds.

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

Consistent 2-3ft surf through the day on WNW swell at 8s with glassy conditions.

6am9am12pm3pm
10s WNW|Calm
Mon, Mar 30Poor

A slow one — 1-2ft waves and poor conditions with glassy conditions.

6am9am12pm3pm
9s WNW|Calm

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Needle Rock Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Needle Rock?
The current wave height at Needle Rock is 1-2ft with a 8.6s swell period. Wind is NE at 23mph. Conditions are rated Poor.
How accurate is the Needle Rock surf forecast?
Our Needle Rock 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.