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The Lagoons Surf Forecast
/ CAL – Humboldt (25 breaks) / California (404 breaks) /
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The Lagoons surfForecast / CAL – Humboldt / USA
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 pm Thursday 14 May 2026 PDTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
The Lagoons surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's The Lagoons sea temperature is
12.7° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for The Lagoons this week:
The surf forecast for The Lagoons over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (May 15) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 1.3m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.7m and 9s is also forecast. Another secondary swell of 0.7m and 6s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at The Lagoons in the next 16 days are 3.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 16) at 5PM. 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+) | 5AM (Fri 15th May) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Sat 16th May) | 11ft (3.5m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Sat 16th May) | 11ft (3.5m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Lagoons over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Sun morning, min 8°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNE on Thu night, strong winds from the NNW by Sun afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Wed morning, min 9°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 15 | Saturday 16 | Sunday 17 | Monday 18 | Tuesday 19 | Wednesday 20 | Thu 21 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
WNW 9 | NW 7 | NW 7 | WNW 14 | WNW 13 | NW 13 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | WNW 15 | WNW 14 | NW 8 | NW 8 | WNW 12 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | |
307 | 208 | 408 | 642 | 2084 | 3958 | 2430 | 1396 | 1852 | 899 | 446 | 1567 | 845 | 2151 | 827 | 736 | 469 | 1046 | 727 | 901 | 1884 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | |
High Tide | 10:13PM2.82m | 11:40AM2.22m | 10:52PM2.95m | 12:35PM2.27m | 11:35PM3.03m | 1:31PM2.29m | 00:22AM3.04m | 2:27PM2.28m | 1:12AM2.99m | 3:25PM2.26m | 2:06AM2.87m | 4:24PM2.25m | 3:04AM2.68m | 5:23PM2.27m | |||||||
Low Tide | 5:11AM0.23m | 4:46PM1.22m | 5:58AM0.01m | 5:33PM1.30m | 6:47AM-0.12m | 6:22PM1.37m | 7:38AM-0.16m | 7:14PM1.43m | 8:31AM-0.11m | 8:12PM1.48m | 9:26AM0.01m | 9:17PM1.51m | 10:22AM0.18m | ||||||||
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 | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — |
 | 8:25 | — | 8:27 | — | — | 8:28 | — | — | 8:29 | — | — | 8:30 | — | — | 8:30 | — | — | 8:31 | — | — | 8:32 |
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Temp °C | 11 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 17 | 17 | 13 | 20 | 19 | 15 | 16 | 17 |
7 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 11 | 9 | 8 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 14 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 9 | WNW 16 | WNW 15 | WNW 14 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | NW 8 | WNW 10 | WNW 16 | NW 8 | WNW 14 | WNW 13 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | SW 15 |
 kJ | 307 | 203 | 392 | 642 | 80 | 79 | 54 | 33 | 32 | 899 | 121 | 380 | 609 | 2151 | 744 | 736 | 448 | 1046 | 727 | 901 | 77 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | WNW 9 | SW 15 | SW 15 | W 20 | SW 20 | — | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 14 | WNW 18 | SW 16 | WNW 15 | SW 16 | SW 16 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | SW 19 | SW 19 |
| kJ | 127 | 66 | 116 | 107 | 7 | 15 | — | 13 | 12 | 29 | 107 | 42 | 845 | 41 | 66 | 447 | 469 | 359 | 412 | 184 | 133 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 18 | SW 16 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 18 | WSW 18 | SW 13 | WNW 10 | WSW 24 | WSW 24 | WNW 10 | SW 21 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | — |
| kJ | 62 | 124 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 12 | 30 | 7 | 192 | 54 | 54 | 146 | 162 | 64 | 80 | 55 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 6 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | WNW 13 | NW 13 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 8 | — | NW 8 | NW 8 | — | — | NW 8 | — | — | — | — | — | NW 9 |
| kJ | 40 | 208 | 408 | 173 | 2084 | 3958 | 2430 | 1396 | 1852 | — | 446 | 1567 | — | — | 827 | — | — | — | — | — | 1884 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 408 | 511 | 17 | 511 | 512 | 121 | 404 | 511 | 0 | 502 | 511 | 0 | 311 | 180 | 0 | 301 | 137 | 0 | 301 | 373 |
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Information about the The Lagoons Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for The Lagoons provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at The Lagoons can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our The Lagoons 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 (The Lagoons) 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 The Lagoons 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.
The Lagoons is 35 km (22 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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