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Little River Clam Beach Surf Forecast
/ CAL – Humboldt (25 breaks) / California (404 breaks) /
Little River Clam Beach surfForecast / CAL – Humboldt / USA
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 pm Monday 12 May 2025 PDT
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Little River Clam Beach this week:
The surf forecast for Little River Clam Beach over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (May 12) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 14s. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Little River Clam Beach in the next 12 days are 4.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 18) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Mon 12th May) | 10ft (3.0m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Mon 12th May) | 10ft (3.0m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Sun 18th May) | 13ft (4.0m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Little River Clam Beach over the next 12 days.
Mon 12 | Tuesday 13 | Wednesday 14 | Thursday 15 | Friday 16 | Saturday 17 | Sunday 18 | Monday 19 | Tuesday 20 | Wednesday 21 | Thursday 22 | Friday 23 | Sat 24 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 |
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| Energy (?) | 2116 | 1976 | 1386 | 1289 | 1115 | 566 | 475 | 667 | 424 | 429 | 186 | 334 | 546 | 745 | 511 | 693 | 1473 | 1405 | 2251 | 1437 | 765 | 994 | 699 | 909 | 1452 | 1541 | 868 | 1231 | 638 | 317 | 341 | 516 | 502 | 893 | 865 | 452 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- on |
High Tide / height (m) | 11:53PM 2.00 | 1:45PM 1.53 | 12:23AM 1.99 | 2:27PM 1.51 | 12:56AM 1.97 | 3:12PM 1.47 | 1:32AM 1.92 | 4:00PM 1.44 | 2:12AM 1.86 | 4:53PM 1.42 | 2:59AM 1.77 | 5:46PM 1.44 | 3:57AM 1.67 | 6:34PM 1.51 | 5:10AM 1.55 | 7:18PM 1.62 | 6:32AM 1.47 | 7:57PM 1.77 | 7:56AM 1.45 | 8:35PM 1.94 | 9:13AM 1.48 | 9:14PM 2.11 | 10:23AM 1.55 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 5:59PM 0.84 | 7:00AM -0.23 | 6:32PM 0.91 | 7:36AM -0.24 | 7:07PM 0.96 | 8:14AM -0.23 | 7:43PM 1.01 | 8:56AM -0.20 | 8:26PM 1.04 | 9:41AM -0.16 | 9:18PM 1.06 | 10:30AM -0.12 | 10:27PM 1.04 | 11:22AM -0.06 | 11:47PM 0.95 | 12:14PM 0.02 | 1:05AM 0.76 | 1:07PM 0.12 | 2:13AM 0.49 | 1:58PM 0.25 | 3:11AM 0.17 | 2:49PM 0.38 | 4:04AM -0.14 | |||||||||||||
Mon 12 | Tuesday 13 | Wednesday 14 | Thursday 15 | Friday 16 | Saturday 17 | Sunday 18 | Monday 19 | Tuesday 20 | Wednesday 21 | Thursday 22 | Friday 23 | Sat 24 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 6:00 | - | - | 5:58 | - | - | 5:58 | - | - | 5:58 | - | - | 5:56 | - | - | 5:56 | - | - | 5:54 | - | - | 5:54 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:50 |
| Sunset | 8:23 | - | - | 8:24 | - | - | 8:25 | - | - | 8:27 | - | - | 8:28 | - | - | 8:29 | - | - | 8:30 | - | - | 8:30 | - | - | 8:31 | - | - | 8:31 | - | - | 8:32 | - | - | 8:34 | - | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 12 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 10 | 13 | 15 | 13 | 19 |
| Feels °C (?) | 11 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 5 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 4 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 7 | 9 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 8 | 7 | 4 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 15 |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Wed afternoon, min 8°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Fri afternoon, min 9°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the N on Fri morning, fresh winds from the NNW by Sun morning). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Mon afternoon, min 7°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NNW on Sun afternoon, light winds from the N by Wed morning). | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat morning, min 7°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the N on Thu morning, fresh winds from the NNW by Fri afternoon). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Little River Clam Beach Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Little River Clam Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Little River Clam Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Little River Clam 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 (Little River Clam 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 Little River Clam 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.
Little River Clam Beach is 7 km (4 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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