Patricks Point State Park Surf Break

Lat Long: 41.14° N 124.16° W

Patricks Point State Park Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 am 30 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Patricks Point State Park sea temperature is
13.8°C
0.4° 

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 30 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 30 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 8s period, NW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 4 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 10s period, WNW swell with 649 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 30 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 8s period with NW 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 Sunday (Aug 30) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 16s. 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 1.7m 10s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 04) at 5AM. 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+) 8PM (Sun 30th Aug)6ft (1.9m) 8s
Best Surf 8PM (Sun 30th Aug)6ft (1.9m) 8s
Most Powerful 5AM (Fri 4th Sep)5.5ft (1.7m) 10s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue morning, min 12°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 26mm), heaviest during Thu night. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed morning, min 14°C on Fri morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Wed afternoon, calm by Thu night).

Sunday
30
Monday
31
Tuesday
1
Wednesday
2
Thursday
3
Friday
4
Saturday
5
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(10 max)
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1
3
1
0
2
1
2
2
0
0
1
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3
2
1
2
3
3
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SW
16
1.7
NW
8
1.8
NW
8
0.6
SW
14
0.6
SW
14
0.6
SW
14
1.1
NW
10
1.1
NW
10
0.9
NW
9
0.8
WNW
9
1.7
SSW
6
1
W
8
1.7
WNW
9
1.8
WNW
10
1.7
WNW
10
1.6
NW
10
0.8
SW
18
0.8
SW
16
0.7
SW
16
0.6
SW
16
0.7
SW
15
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
306
318
354
169
167
125
213
204
120
109
207
129
475
640
590
530
424
322
251
201
227
Wind (km/h)
10
NW
10
NNW
15
SSE
10
SSW
20
SSW
10
SSE
10
SW
5
SSW
10
SSE
20
SSW
30
SSW
15
S
10
SSW
5
SE
15
S
15
SSW
15
S
10
SSE
5
SE
10
SSE
5
SSE
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-on
glassy
cross-off
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
glassy
cross
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
1:46PM2.52m
2:01AM2.29m
2:16PM2.57m
2:53AM2.14m
2:49PM2.61m
3:53AM1.99m
3:29PM2.61m
5:07AM1.86m
4:18PM2.59m
6:39AM1.81m
5:20PM2.56m
8:13AM1.86m
6:34PM2.56m
Low Tide
8:00PM0.78m
7:58AM0.84m
8:47PM0.69m
8:30AM1.02m
9:39PM0.64m
9:06AM1.20m
10:40PM0.60m
9:49AM1.37m
11:50PM0.57m
10:49AM1.52m
1:07AM0.51m
12:14PM1.60m
2:18AM0.42m
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7:52
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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12
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16
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11
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14
14
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13
15
14
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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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