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Moonstone Beach Surf Forecast
/ CAL – Humboldt (25 breaks) / California (404 breaks) /
Moonstone Beach surfForecast / CAL – Humboldt / USA
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 pm Thursday 01 May 2025 PDT
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Moonstone Beach this week:
The surf forecast for Moonstone Beach over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 01) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 5s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Moonstone Beach in the next 12 days are 4.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 04) 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 0.2m 22s period and expected on Sunday (May 04) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Thu 1st May) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 18s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Mon 5th May) | 11ft (3.5m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Sun 4th May) | 15ft (4.5m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Moonstone Beach over the next 12 days.
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| PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
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| Period(s) (?) | 10 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 10 |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 135 | 246 | 452 | 551 | 535 | 538 | 700 | 1369 | 2053 | 2872 | 859 | 904 | 1550 | 1032 | 517 | 361 | 612 | 431 | 903 | 838 | 718 | 737 | 725 | 1029 | 1102 | 963 | 673 | 517 | 432 | 686 | 1159 | 1228 | 728 | 671 | 344 | 132 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | glass | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | glass | cross- on | cross- on | glass | cross- on | cross | cross | cross- on | cross | glass | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | on | on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 4:13PM 1.60 | 2:57AM 2.07 | 5:20PM 1.55 | 3:57AM 1.88 | 6:28PM 1.54 | 5:09AM 1.69 | 7:31PM 1.57 | 6:29AM 1.55 | 8:22PM 1.64 | 7:49AM 1.46 | 9:03PM 1.71 | 9:00AM 1.43 | 9:37PM 1.79 | 10:00AM 1.43 | 10:06PM 1.85 | 10:53AM 1.46 | 10:32PM 1.91 | 11:40AM 1.49 | 10:58PM 1.96 | 12:23PM 1.51 | 11:25PM 1.99 | 1:05PM 1.53 | 11:53PM 2.00 | 1:45PM 1.53 | ||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 9:04PM 0.91 | 10:17AM -0.33 | 10:11PM 0.97 | 11:20AM -0.17 | 11:33PM 0.96 | 12:23PM -0.04 | 1:01AM 0.87 | 1:24PM 0.08 | 2:16AM 0.71 | 2:18PM 0.18 | 3:16AM 0.52 | 3:04PM 0.30 | 4:04AM 0.33 | 3:44PM 0.41 | 4:43AM 0.15 | 4:20PM 0.53 | 5:19AM 0.00 | 4:54PM 0.65 | 5:53AM -0.11 | 5:26PM 0.75 | 6:26AM -0.19 | 5:59PM 0.84 | 7:00AM -0.23 | |||||||||||||
Thu 01 | Friday 02 | Saturday 03 | Sunday 04 | Monday 05 | Tuesday 06 | Wednesday 07 | Thursday 08 | Friday 09 | Saturday 10 | Sunday 11 | Monday 12 | Tue 13 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 6:13 | - | - | 6:11 | - | - | 6:11 | - | - | 6:09 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:05 | - | - | 6:05 | - | - | 6:03 | - | - | 6:01 | - | - | 6:01 | - | - | 6:00 |
| Sunset | 8:12 | - | - | 8:14 | - | - | 8:15 | - | - | 8:15 | - | - | 8:16 | - | - | 8:17 | - | - | 8:19 | - | - | 8:20 | - | - | 8:21 | - | - | 8:22 | - | - | 8:22 | - | - | 8:23 | - | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 2 |
| Temp. °C | 13 | 10 | 14 | 14 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 12 | 13 | 10 | 13 | 15 | 11 | 15 | 14 | 10 | 13 | 14 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 9 | 12 | 13 | 10 | 16 | 17 | 11 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 12 |
| Feels °C (?) | 11 | 9 | 12 | 13 | 9 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 9 | 7 | 12 | 11 | 8 | 11 | 11 | 6 | 9 | 8 | 5 | 9 | 10 | 8 | 15 | 16 | 10 | 13 | 14 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 10 |
Short Range Forecast: Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri night. Very mild (max 14°C on Fri morning, min 6°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu night, fresh winds from the NNW by Sun morning). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Mon afternoon, min 6°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NNW on Sun afternoon, calm by Tue night). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Sat morning, min 6°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat afternoon, min 10°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Moonstone Beach Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Moonstone Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Moonstone Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Moonstone 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 (Moonstone 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 Moonstone 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.
Moonstone Beach is 10 km (6 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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