Patricks Point State Park Surf Break

Lat Long: 41.14° N 124.16° W

Patricks Point State Park Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 am 24 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Patricks Point State Park sea temperature is
14.0°C
0.3° 

Patricks Point State Park surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Patricks Point State Park surf forecast from 25 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 25 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 10s period, WNW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 1 Oct, 5PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 8s period, NW swell with 1,740 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 25 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 10s period with WNW swell.

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 Friday (Sep 25) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 14s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Patricks Point State Park in the next 16 days are 3.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Oct 01) at 5PM. 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 (Fri 25th Sep)4ft (1.2m) 10s
Best Surf 8AM (Fri 25th Sep)8ft (2.5m) 10s
Most Powerful 5PM (Thu 1st Oct)11ft (3.5m) 8s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu afternoon, min 11°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue morning, min 11°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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(10 max)
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.7
WNW
11
1.4
WNW
11
1.2
WNW
10
3
WNW
10
1.9
NW
10
1.4
NNW
9
1.7
NW
8
2
NW
8
1.9
NW
8
1
NW
7
1.3
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7
1.7
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7
1.2
WNW
16
1.3
WNW
15
1.5
WNW
14
1.4
WNW
13
1.4
WNW
13
1.8
WNW
13
1.9
WNW
12
2.4
NW
8
2.5
NW
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
645
425
292
1718
716
313
382
456
424
84
147
309
724
706
930
722
722
1117
1005
637
1074
Wind (km/h)
5
SW
10
S
10
SSE
15
NNW
25
NNW
10
NNE
10
NW
20
NNW
15
SE
10
NW
25
NNW
10
E
10
NNW
20
NNW
5
ENE
15
NNW
15
N
5
NNE
15
NNW
35
NNW
10
NNE
Wind State
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross-on
cross
off
cross-on
cross
glassy
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross-on
cross
cross-off
High Tide
11:10AM2.31m
10:51PM2.41m
11:33AM2.43m
11:36PM2.42m
11:58AM2.54m
00:22AM2.40m
12:26PM2.64m
1:10AM2.34m
12:57PM2.71m
2:01AM2.25m
1:31PM2.74m
2:56AM2.14m
2:11PM2.73m
4:00AM2.03m
Low Tide
4:56PM1.07m
5:14AM0.64m
5:35PM0.86m
5:45AM0.71m
6:15PM0.66m
6:17AM0.83m
6:56PM0.49m
6:50AM0.96m
7:40PM0.37m
7:25AM1.11m
8:27PM0.32m
8:03AM1.26m
9:21PM0.33m
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Temp °C
16
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13
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Feels °C
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11
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9
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9
12
12
14
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13
9
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Information about the Patricks Point State Park Surf forecast

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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