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South Beach Surf Forecast

Northern California

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South Beach surf spot

Current Conditions

Poor
Wave Height
1-2ft
ankle to knee high
Swell Period
8.75s
Wind
9mph
NNE / Gusts 21mph
Conditions
Poor
Active Swells
Primary
5.6ft @ 9sWNW
Secondary
1.0ft @ 16sWSW
Tertiary
0.4ft @ 12sSW

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Spot Guide

Break
Beach
Bottom
Sand
Level
Intermediate
Crowd
Light
Best Swell
SW
Best Wind
NE
Season
Fall

South Beach in Del Norte County is a remote beach break near Crescent City that faces southwest, picking up SW swells from Pacific storms. The sandy bottom produces fun peaks when conditions align, but the remote location, frigid water, and powerful NorCal surf conditions demand intermediate-level experience at minimum. Not a place for beginners given the isolation and environmental hazards.

Cold waterStrong currentsSharksIsolationPowerful shorebreak

Forecast Charts

Daily Forecast

Thu, Mar 26Poor

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

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

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

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

Patience pays off today — morning is fair with 2-3ft. Surf builds nicely through the day to 4-5ft with fair - good conditions by the afternoon.

6am9am12pm3pm
10s WNW|Calm
Sun, Mar 29Fair - Good

Steady 3-4ft waves on offer on WNW swell at 9s — calm winds.

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

Consistent 2-3ft surf through the day on NW swell at 5s with barely a breath of wind.

6am9am12pm3pm
5s NW|Calm

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South Beach Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for South Beach?
The current wave height at South Beach is 1-2ft with a 8.75s swell period. Wind is NNE at 9mph. Conditions are rated Poor.
How accurate is the South Beach surf forecast?
Our South 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.