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Gold Bluffs Beach Surf Forecast
/ CAL – Humboldt (25 breaks) / California (404 breaks) /
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Gold Bluffs Beach surfForecast / CAL – Humboldt / USA
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 am Thursday 09 Apr 2026 PDTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Gold Bluffs Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Gold Bluffs Beach sea temperature is
11.9° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Gold Bluffs Beach this week:
The surf forecast for Gold Bluffs Beach over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 09) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.7m and 9s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Gold Bluffs Beach in the next 16 days are 1.8m 10s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Apr 12) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 3s period and expected on Saturday (Apr 11) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2PM (Thu 9th Apr) | 2ft (0.6m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Fri 10th Apr) | 2ft (0.6m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Sun 12th Apr) | 6ft (1.8m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Gold Bluffs Beach over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 68mm), heaviest during Sat morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu morning, min 7°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 12°C on Sun afternoon, min 5°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 09 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | |||||||||||||||
| AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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| Wave Height (m) & direction (?) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Period(s) (?) | 15 | 15 | 14 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 12 | 8 | 12 | 12 | 11 |
Wave (?)Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ (?) | 133 | 167 | 195 | 246 | 214 | 176 | 201 | 186 | 136 | 149 | 563 | 344 | 273 | 381 | 230 | 84 | 136 | 107 | 82 | 127 | 375 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | on | glass | glass | glass | glass | cross | on | off | cross | glass | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | glass | cross- on | glass | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 7:48PM 1.91 | 5:21AM 2.17 | 8:43PM 1.99 | 6:39AM 2.14 | |||||||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 12:08PM 0.77 | 11:44PM 1.76 | 1:12PM 0.78 | 1:19AM 1.71 | 2:08PM 0.76 | ||||||||||||||||
Thursday 09 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | |||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:46 | - | - | 6:45 | - | - | 6:43 | - | - | 6:41 | - | - | 6:39 | - | - | 6:37 | - | - | 6:37 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 7:49 | - | - | 7:50 | - | - | 7:51 | - | - | 7:52 | - | - | 7:53 | - | - | 7:54 | - | - | 7:55 | - |
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Rain (mm) | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 7 | 26 | 15 | 11 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - |
| Temp. °C | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 8 | 11 | 10 | 10 |
| Feels °C (?) | 16 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 6 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 7 |
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Information about the Gold Bluffs Beach Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Gold Bluffs Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Gold Bluffs Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Gold Bluffs Beach 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 (Gold Bluffs Beach) 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 Gold Bluffs Beach 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.
Gold Bluffs Beach is 51 km (32 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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