Camel Rock surf break

Camel Rock surfForecast / CAL – Humboldt / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 pm Wednesday 27 May 2026 PDT
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Camel Rock surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Camel Rock sea temperature is
11.0° C
(Which is 1.1°C colder than average for this time of year)

Camel Rock surf forecast from 28 May 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 27 May, 11PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 10s period, NW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 29 May, 8AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 14s period, WNW swell with 2,317 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 27 May, 11PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 10s period with NW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Camel Rock this week:

The surf forecast for Camel Rock over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 27) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 21s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Camel Rock in the next 16 days are 2.4m 14s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 29) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Wed 27th May)11ft (3.5m) 10s
Best Surf11PM (Wed 27th May)11ft (3.5m) 10s
Most Powerful 8AM (Fri 29th May)8ft (2.4m) 14s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Camel Rock over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Wed afternoon, min 9°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNW on Wed afternoon, calm by Fri night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon morning, min 8°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Wed
27
Thursday
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
1
Tuesday
2
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
!
4
2
2
4
2
2
3
1
0
3
0
2
4
1
1
3
1
1
2
1
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
3.5
NW
10
3
NW
10
1.7
WNW
18
1.9
WNW
16
2
WNW
16
2.4
WNW
14
2.3
NW
14
1.4
WNW
13
1.8
NW
8
2.2
NW
8
2.5
NW
8
2.3
NW
9
3
NW
8
2.5
NW
9
1.6
NW
10
1.7
NNW
8
1.9
NW
8
0.7
SW
17
0.7
SW
16
0.7
SW
16
1
W
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
2125
1488
1794
1919
1931
2285
1950
653
408
634
897
790
1197
1094
442
374
452
283
257
251
271
Wind (km/h)
20
NNW
10
SSE
15
SSW
15
SW
0
WNW
10
NNW
20
NNW
0
ENE
15
NW
25
NNW
5
NE
15
NW
20
NNW
5
ESE
10
NW
10
NW
5
SSE
10
NW
5
NW
0
SE
10
NW
cross
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross
glassy
cross-on
cross
glassy
cross-on
cross
off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
High Tide
9:47PM2.00m
11:20AM1.43m
10:19PM2.02m
12:08PM1.48m
10:51PM2.03m
12:51PM1.51m
11:24PM2.03m
1:31PM1.53m
11:58PM2.01m
2:10PM1.52m
00:33AM1.98m
2:49PM1.51m
1:09AM1.93m
Low Tide
3:30PM0.66m
4:49AM-0.09m
4:13PM0.78m
5:27AM-0.19m
4:53PM0.87m
6:03AM-0.25m
5:32PM0.93m
6:39AM-0.27m
6:09PM0.97m
7:14AM-0.28m
6:46PM0.99m
7:51AM-0.26m
7:25PM1.00m
8:29AM-0.23m
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clear
clear
clear
clear
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5:48
5:48
5:47
5:47
5:46
5:46
5:45
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:37
8:38
8:39
8:39
8:40
8:42
8:43
8:43
Temp °C
14
12
14
14
12
12
13
11
12
13
11
14
15
11
16
15
11
14
14
13
16
9
11
11
11
11
10
10
7
9
9
7
10
10
8
13
13
10
12
12
11
14
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
3.5
NW
10
3
NW
10
2.1
NW
9
1.9
WNW
16
2
WNW
16
2.4
WNW
14
0.3
SW
13
2.1
NW
8
1.8
NW
8
1.1
WNW
12
2.5
NW
8
2.3
NW
9
0.5
SW
20
2.5
NW
9
1.6
NW
10
1.2
NW
9
1.9
NW
8
1.4
NW
8
0.9
WNW
8
0.7
SW
16
1
W
12
Energy kJ
2125
1488
734
1919
1931
2285
27
547
408
317
897
790
206
1094
442
242
452
227
111
251
271
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SW
14
1.2
WNW
20
1.7
WNW
18
1.8
NW
9
1.5
NW
8
0.4
SW
14
0.2
SSW
16
1.4
WNW
13
1.2
WNW
12
0.3
SW
14
0.3
SW
14
0.4
SW
21
0.3
SW
13
0.6
SW
20
1.3
NNW
8
0.6
SW
18
0.7
SW
18
0.7
SW
17
0.7
SW
16
0.6
WNW
8
0.7
SW
16
Energy kJ
73
1032
1794
475
306
47
25
653
380
29
29
117
26
239
211
258
304
283
257
45
245
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
WNW
23
0.4
SW
14
0.4
SW
14
0.4
SW
14
0.4
SW
14
0.4
SW
14
0.3
SW
14
0.1
SW
24
0.3
SW
22
0.3
SW
18
0.1
SW
16
0.3
SW
16
0.7
SW
19
0.2
WSW
15
0.6
NNW
7
0.5
NW
7
0.4
NW
7
Energy kJ
106
73
72
50
46
52
29
22
77
49
10
41
350
21
38
23
11
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.3
NW
14
2.2
NW
8
3
NW
8
1.7
NNW
8
Energy kJ
1950
634
1197
374
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
2
1
3
2
2
4
3
4
3
3
2
2
2
Distance (km)
137
0
250
12
0
319
371
0
77
491
0
351
491
0
351
115
0
143
81
0
81
Best forecast wave conditions in Humboldt County
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
3
3
4
4
3
2
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
4
2
2
4
4
3
4
4
4
4
3
4
4
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
9
9
6
5
5
5
5
7
7
5
5
5
4
4
4
5
5
5
4
4
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Information about the Camel Rock Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Camel Rock provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Camel Rock can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Camel Rock surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Camel Rock) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Camel Rock may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

Camel Rock is 12 km (7 miles) from McKinleyville. If you plan a vacation in Humboldt County, look for hotels and other accommodation in McKinleyville. McKinleyville has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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