Swell Intel

Patricks Point Surf Forecast

Northern California

Patricks Point surf spot

Current Conditions

Poor
Wave Height
5-6+ft
head high
Swell Period
8.25s
Wind
18mph
N / Gusts 31mph
Conditions
Poor
Active Swells
Primary
7.9ft @ 8sNW
Secondary
0.9ft @ 16sSW

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Spot Guide

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

Patricks Point is a raw and rugged surf spot on the Northern California coast near Trinidad, where powerful Pacific swells wrap around a rocky headland to produce heavy, unpredictable waves. The break faces ESE, meaning northwest groundswells wrap into the point with serious force, delivering punchy and often hollow rides over a rocky bottom in a strikingly wild setting surrounded by old-growth coastal forest. This spot rewards experienced surfers willing to make the trek to one of Northern California's most remote and scenic stretches of coastline.

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Forecast Charts

Daily Forecast

Thu, Mar 26Poor

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

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

Steady 7-8ft waves on offer on NW swell at 10s — glassy conditions.

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

First light looks cleanest — 6-7ft on NW swell at 11s with calm winds. It gets a bit messier later in the day.

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

Rideable all day with 3-4ft waves on NW swell at 10s and barely a breath of wind.

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

Pretty quiet out there — 1-2ft and mostly poor with glassy conditions.

6am9am12pm3pm
8s NW|Calm

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Patricks Point Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Patricks Point?
The current wave height at Patricks Point is 5-6+ft with a 8.25s swell period. Wind is N at 18mph. Conditions are rated Poor.
How accurate is the Patricks Point surf forecast?
Our Patricks 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.