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Camel Rock Surf Forecast
/ CAL – Humboldt (25 breaks) / California (404 breaks) /
Surf Forecasts:
Camel Rock surfForecast / CAL – Humboldt / USA
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 pm Saturday 21 Mar 2026 PDTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
11.6° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)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 Sunday (Mar 22) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.3m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 14s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Camel Rock in the next 16 days are 3.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Mar 25) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.1m 11s period and expected on Thursday (Mar 26) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Sun 22nd Mar) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 5PM (Wed 25th Mar) | 11ft (3.5m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Wed 25th Mar) | 11ft (3.5m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Camel Rock over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Tue morning, min 8°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri afternoon, min 5°C on Thu morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNW on Wed afternoon, calm by Fri afternoon). | |||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 22 | Monday 23 | Tuesday 24 | Wednesday 25 | Thursday 26 | Friday 27 | Sat 28 | ||||||||||||||||
| Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | ||
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| Wave Height (m) & direction (?) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Period(s) (?) | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ (?) | 1342 | 745 | 763 | 1278 | 904 | 791 | 572 | 382 | 258 | 453 | 2302 | 2960 | 2316 | 1351 | 1699 | 1419 | 1126 | 972 | 921 | 616 | 493 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross- on | cross | cross- off | cross | cross- on | glass | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross- off | glass | glass | glass | cross- on | cross- on | |
High Tide / height (m) | 2:02AM 2.26 | 3:18PM 1.67 | 2:42AM 2.24 | 4:24PM 1.55 | 3:30AM 2.17 | 5:42PM 1.45 | 4:29AM 2.06 | 7:10PM 1.43 | 5:43AM 1.95 | 8:28PM 1.49 | 7:07AM 1.88 | 9:25PM 1.59 | 8:26AM 1.87 | |||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 8:52AM -0.17 | 8:32PM 0.69 | 9:47AM -0.16 | 9:17PM 0.86 | 10:51AM -0.11 | 10:16PM 1.00 | 12:04PM -0.05 | 11:36PM 1.07 | 1:20PM -0.04 | 1:13AM 1.04 | 2:29PM -0.05 | 2:37AM 0.89 | 3:26PM -0.06 | |||||||||
Sunday 22 | Monday 23 | Tuesday 24 | Wednesday 25 | Thursday 26 | Friday 27 | Sat 28 | ||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 7:16 | - | - | 7:15 | - | - | 7:13 | - | - | 7:11 | - | - | 7:09 | - | - | 7:07 | - | - | 7:07 | - | |
| Sunset | - | - | 7:30 | - | - | 7:30 | - | - | 7:31 | - | - | 7:32 | - | - | 7:34 | - | - | 7:35 | - | - | 7:36 | |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 7 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| Temp. °C | 9 | 13 | 12 | 9 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 8 | 10 | 15 | 12 | 17 | 18 | 14 | 14 | 16 | |
| Feels °C (?) | 6 | 11 | 9 | 7 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 8 | 8 | 14 | 15 | 12 | 12 | 14 | |
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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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