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Palmers Point Surf Forecast

Northern California

Palmers Point surf spot

Current Conditions

Poor
Wave Height
6-7ft
overhead
Swell Period
8.25s
Wind
21mph
NNE / Gusts 33mph
Conditions
Poor
Active Swells
Primary
7.4ft @ 8sNW
Secondary
0.9ft @ 16sSW

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Spot Guide

Break
Point
Bottom
Rock
Level
Intermediate
Crowd
Light
Best Swell
NW
Best Wind
E
Season
Fall

Palmers Point is a rocky point break located on the rugged Humboldt County coastline where consistent Pacific swells wrap around the headland to create peeling, well-defined waves. The ESE-facing point produces quality shape across a variety of swell directions, with particularly strong performance during autumn when larger Pacific storms send organized groundswell toward the California coast. This relatively secluded spot offers a genuine local vibe with manageable crowds and rewards surfers with the skill to navigate the rocky bottom and changing conditions.

RocksStrong currentsCold waterRemote location

Forecast Charts

Daily Forecast

Thu, Mar 26Poor

A slow one — 5-6ft waves and poor conditions with glassy conditions.

6am9am12pm3pm
8s NW|Calm
Fri, Mar 27Fair - Good

Aim for the middle of the day — 6-7ft on NW swell at 10s with calm winds. It's a bit wonky first thing but settles down.

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

Consistent 6-7ft surf through the day on NW swell at 9s with calm winds.

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

A slow one — 4-5ft waves and poor - fair conditions with barely a breath of wind.

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

Dawn patrol is the move — 2-3ft on NW swell at 6s with calm winds. Conditions go downhill through the afternoon.

6am9am12pm3pm
7s NW|Calm

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Palmers Point Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Palmers Point?
The current wave height at Palmers Point is 6-7ft with a 8.25s swell period. Wind is NNE at 21mph. Conditions are rated Poor.
How accurate is the Palmers Point surf forecast?
Our Palmers Point 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.