Tolowa Dunes State Park Surf Forecast
Northern California

Current Conditions
Poor - FairNever miss a good day at Tolowa Dunes State Park
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Spot Guide
Tolowa Dunes State Park is a vast wilderness preserve primarily known for birding and wetlands, with a remote beach that occasionally produces surfable waves. The exposed coastline faces west and picks up W and NW swells, but the lack of any surf community, cold water, and complete absence of safety infrastructure make this a spot only for self-sufficient intermediate-plus surfers.
Forecast Charts
Daily Forecast
The sweet spot is around midday — 3-4ft waves, barely a breath of wind, poor - fair conditions. It's a bit wonky first thing but settles down.
Hold off if you can — morning starts out poor - fair with 5-6ft waves. Later in the day looks more promising — 5-6ft and fair.
Get out early for the best of it — 4-5ft waves on NW swell at 8s and calm winds. Things get a bit scrappier as the day goes on.
Get out early for the best of it — 2-3ft waves on NW swell at 9s and calm winds. Things get a bit scrappier as the day goes on.
Hold off if you can — morning starts out poor with 1-2ft waves. Afternoon shapes up better with 2-3ft and fair conditions.
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