Patricks Point State Park surfForecast / CAL – Humboldt / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 am Sunday 19 Apr 2026 PDT
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Patricks Point State Park surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Patricks Point State Park sea temperature is
11.4° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Patricks Point State Park this week:

The surf forecast for Patricks Point State Park over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Apr 19) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 14s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Patricks Point State Park in the next 16 days are 2.2m 12s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Apr 20) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Monday (Apr 20) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5PM (Sun 19th Apr)4.5ft (1.4m) 9s
Best Surf11AM (Mon 20th Apr)6.5ft (2.0m) 13s
Most Powerful 5PM (Mon 20th Apr)7ft (2.2m) 12s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Patricks Point State Park over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 26mm), heaviest during Sun night. Very mild (max 14°C on Sun morning, min 9°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Fri morning, min 7°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
Friday
24
Saturday
25
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Rating
(10 max)
1
2
2
4
4
3
1
2
2
3
2
4
0
2
3
2
3
3
0
0
2
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.5
SW
1.4
WSW
1.5
SW
2
WNW
2.2
W
1.7
WNW
1.4
WNW
1.4
WNW
0.7
WNW
1
WNW
1
WNW
1.7
WNW
1.3
WNW
1.7
NW
1.9
NW
1.6
NW
2.1
NW
2.2
NW
1.6
NW
0.6
W
0.8
WNW
Period(s) (?)149813121111101514141313119107881515
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)100297248123613887374083702314373951077538652599459416650274170312
Wind
(km/h)
5
SSW
5
NE
15
ENE
15
ESE
15
E
10
ESE
10
N
10
W
5
NNW
5
NW
10
NNW
5
NE
20
NNW
25
NNW
10
SE
10
NW
5
NNW
10
SSE
15
NW
20
NNW
10
N
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
glassglasscross-
off
offoffcross-
off
crossonglassglasscross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
on
crosscross-
off
cross-
on
glasscross-
off
cross-
on
crosscross
High Tide
/ height (m)
2:27PM
2.26
1:30AM
2.91
3:28PM
2.18
2:18AM
2.83
4:35PM
2.12
3:13AM
2.69
5:47PM
2.10
4:18AM
2.52
6:58PM
2.13
5:35AM
2.36
7:58PM
2.22
6:59AM
2.25
8:47PM
2.32
Low Tide
/ height (m)
7:29PM
1.30
8:42AM
0.03
8:18PM
1.42
9:39AM
0.11
9:15PM
1.52
10:41AM
0.24
10:28PM
1.58
11:48AM
0.36
11:57PM
1.57
12:54PM
0.48
1:26AM
1.45
1:54PM
0.59
2:40AM
1.25
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunrise6:31--6:30--6:28--6:26--6:24--6:24--6:22--
Sunset-8:00--8:00--8:01--8:02--8:04--8:05--8:06-
cloud
cloud
mod rain
mod rain
light rain
light rain
cloud
rain showers
light rain
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
Rain (mm)
--8831-24------------
Temp. °C1414121111111212111112101011914141212129
Feels °C (?)121187889991097665111111985
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The above surf forecast table for Patricks Point State Park provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Patricks Point State Park can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Patricks Point State Park 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 (Patricks Point State Park) 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 Patricks Point State Park 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.

Patricks Point State Park is 22 km (14 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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