Klamath Rivermouth surfForecast / CAL – Del Norte County / USA

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Klamath Rivermouth surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Klamath Rivermouth sea temperature is
12.6° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Klamath Rivermouth this week:

The surf forecast for Klamath Rivermouth over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 17) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 2.5m and 12s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 14s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Klamath Rivermouth in the next 16 days are 3.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 17) at 2AM. 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+) 2AM (Sun 17th May)10ft (3.0m) 12s
Best Surf 2AM (Sun 17th May)10ft (3.0m) 12s
Most Powerful 2AM (Sun 17th May)10ft (3.0m) 12s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Klamath Rivermouth over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun afternoon, min 7°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNW on Sun afternoon, calm by Mon morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Thu morning, min 12°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Sat
16
Sunday
17
Monday
18
Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
Friday
22
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
!
0
0
3
0
0
4
1
0
4
0
0
4
1
2
4
2
3
3
2
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
3.5
NW
13
3
NW
12
2.2
NW
12
3.5
NW
8
2
NW
8
1.6
NW
8
3.5
NW
8
1.4
WNW
15
2.1
WNW
14
3.5
NW
8
2.3
NW
13
1.3
WNW
12
3.5
NW
9
1.9
NW
9
2.1
NW
10
2.1
NW
9
2.1
NW
9
2.1
NW
9
2.5
NW
9
2.1
NW
9
2.2
NW
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
3557
2602
1256
1512
540
355
1583
784
1797
1239
1729
452
1901
567
752
660
734
686
910
734
730
Wind (km/h)
30
NNW
15
N
25
NNW
35
NNW
10
NE
15
NW
25
NNW
10
NE
15
NW
25
NNW
5
NNE
20
NW
30
NNW
5
E
10
NW
15
NW
5
NE
10
WNW
10
WNW
0
NE
10
SW
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
High Tide
11:37PM3.06m
1:31PM2.32m
00:23AM3.08m
2:27PM2.31m
1:13AM3.02m
3:25PM2.29m
2:07AM2.90m
4:24PM2.28m
3:05AM2.71m
5:23PM2.30m
4:11AM2.49m
6:20PM2.35m
5:25AM2.27m
Low Tide
5:35PM1.31m
6:48AM-0.12m
6:24PM1.38m
7:39AM-0.16m
7:16PM1.44m
8:32AM-0.11m
8:13PM1.49m
9:26AM0.02m
9:18PM1.52m
10:22AM0.19m
10:34PM1.51m
11:19AM0.39m
11:56PM1.43m
12:15PM0.59m
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:54
5:54
5:52
5:52
5:52
5:50
5:50
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:29
8:30
8:30
8:31
8:32
8:34
8:35
8:36
Temp °C
13
11
15
18
15
17
18
14
18
20
15
19
21
16
22
22
17
19
18
15
17
7
5
8
10
9
13
13
9
14
15
13
15
15
13
20
19
16
18
17
14
16
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SW
15
2.5
WNW
12
0.3
SW
14
0.3
SW
14
2
NW
8
1.6
NW
8
0.3
SW
16
1.9
NW
8
2.1
WNW
14
0.3
SW
16
2.3
NW
13
1.3
WNW
12
0.4
SW
16
1.9
NW
9
2.1
NW
10
2.1
NW
9
2.1
NW
9
2.1
NW
9
2.5
NW
9
2.1
NW
9
2.2
NW
9
Energy kJ
78
1888
33
32
540
355
42
470
1797
41
1729
452
64
567
752
660
734
686
910
734
730
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SW
20
0.4
SW
14
0.1
SW
18
0.1
SW
18
0.3
SW
14
0.4
WNW
18
0.1
SW
13
1.4
WNW
15
0.3
SW
16
0.2
WSW
24
0.4
SW
16
0.4
SW
21
0.3
SW
21
1.4
WNW
11
0.5
SW
19
1.5
WNW
10
1.2
WNW
10
0.6
SW
18
0.5
SW
18
0.3
SW
14
0.4
SW
15
Energy kJ
15
54
13
12
29
106
7
784
42
54
68
162
71
436
184
483
296
192
152
32
83
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
WSW
18
0.3
SW
13
0.1
SW
26
0.8
WNW
10
0.2
WSW
24
0.4
SW
16
0.3
SW
16
0.3
SW
21
0.4
SW
15
0.4
SW
15
0.4
SW
19
0.4
SW
15
0.3
SW
14
0.3
SW
17
0.1
SW
22
Energy kJ
31
28
26
147
54
66
40
72
82
56
133
83
30
47
19
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
3.5
NW
13
3
NW
12
2.2
NW
12
3.5
NW
8
3.5
NW
8
3.5
NW
8
1.7
NW
8
3.5
NW
9
Energy kJ
3557
2602
1256
1512
1583
1239
328
1901
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
4
4
1
3
3
1
4
4
3
4
3
4
4
3
3
4
4
3
3
3
Distance (km)
541
90
438
541
0
534
541
0
403
541
0
354
171
0
192
169
0
287
169
0
30
Best forecast wave conditions in Del Norte County
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
4
4
4
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
3
6
7
4
5
4
4
4
4
3
4
4
4
4
4
3
4
4
3
4
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
6
7
4
5
4
5
4
4
4
5
8
9
9
9
5
4
4
5
5
4
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The above surf forecast table for Klamath Rivermouth provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Klamath Rivermouth can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Klamath Rivermouth 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 (Klamath Rivermouth) 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).

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Klamath Rivermouth is 67 km (42 miles) from McKinleyville. If you plan a vacation in Del Norte 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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