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Trinidad State Beach Surf Forecast

Northern California

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Trinidad State Beach surf spot

Current Conditions

Poor
Wave Height
5-6+ft
head high
Swell Period
8.15s
Wind
16mph
N / Gusts 35mph
Conditions
Poor
Active Swells
Primary
0.8ft @ 16sWSW
Wind Swell
8.1ft @ 8sNW

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Spot Guide

Break
Beach
Bottom
Sand
Level
Intermediate
Crowd
Light
Best Swell
NW
Best Wind
SE
Season
Fall

Trinidad State Beach offers consistent surf beneath dramatic coastal cliffs in Humboldt County. The beach receives NW Pacific swells and produces mellow, workable waves across a wide sandy stretch. While more accessible than many NorCal spots, the cold water, occasional powerful surf, and shark presence require intermediate-level experience. One of the more scenic surf settings in the region.

Cold waterSharksRip currentsRocks at beach edgesStrong currents

Forecast Charts

Daily Forecast

Thu, Mar 26Poor

Slim pickings today — 5-6ft and poor with calm winds.

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

Consistent 7-8ft surf through the day on NW swell at 10s with barely a breath of wind.

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

First light looks cleanest — 6-7ft on NW swell at 11s with barely a breath of wind. Conditions go downhill through the afternoon.

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

Steady 3-4ft waves on offer on WNW swell at 10s — barely a breath of wind.

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

Not the most exciting day — 1-2ft and poor conditions with barely a breath of wind.

6am9am12pm3pm
8s WNW|Calm

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Trinidad State Beach Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Trinidad State Beach?
The current wave height at Trinidad State Beach is 5-6+ft with a 8.15s swell period. Wind is N at 16mph. Conditions are rated Poor.
How accurate is the Trinidad State Beach surf forecast?
Our Trinidad State 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.