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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 Sunday 17 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
11.2° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)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 Monday (May 18) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at The Lagoons in the next 16 days are 4.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 23) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Mon 18th May) | 6ft (1.8m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 5PM (Mon 18th May) | 10ft (3.0m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Sat 23rd May) | 13ft (4.0m) 10s |
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 16°C on Mon morning, min 8°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNW on Sun night, calm by Tue night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu morning, min 11°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 18 | Tuesday 19 | Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | Sun 24 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | WNW 15 | WNW 14 | NW 8 | NW 13 | NW 8 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | |
582 | 448 | 1087 | 687 | 2218 | 744 | 2039 | 581 | 1509 | 780 | 764 | 1263 | 1162 | 1088 | 1342 | 1137 | 1254 | 2668 | 1591 | 853 | 1312 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | off | on | on | glassy | cross-on | glassy | |
High Tide | 00:22AM3.04m | 2:27PM2.28m | 1:12AM2.99m | 3:25PM2.26m | 2:06AM2.87m | 4:24PM2.25m | 3:04AM2.68m | 5:23PM2.27m | 4:10AM2.46m | 6:20PM2.33m | 5:24AM2.25m | 7:11PM2.40m | 6:45AM2.09m | 7:56PM2.47m | |||||||
Low Tide | 7:38AM-0.16m | 7:14PM1.43m | 8:31AM-0.11m | 8:12PM1.48m | 9:26AM0.01m | 9:17PM1.51m | 10:22AM0.18m | 10:33PM1.49m | 11:19AM0.37m | 11:55PM1.41m | 12:14PM0.57m | 1:15AM1.26m | 1:08PM0.77m | ||||||||
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 | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — |
 | 8:29 | — | 8:30 | — | — | 8:30 | — | — | 8:31 | — | — | 8:32 | — | — | 8:34 | — | — | 8:35 | — | — | 8:36 |
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Temp °C | 13 | 16 | 15 | 12 | 16 | 16 | 12 | 15 | 16 | 12 | 17 | 17 | 13 | 16 | 17 | 12 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 18 |
7 | 12 | 10 | 7 | 12 | 12 | 9 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 11 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 16 | 18 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 8 | NW 8 | WNW 16 | NW 8 | WNW 14 | WNW 13 | NW 13 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | SW 16 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 |
 kJ | 582 | 448 | 376 | 533 | 2218 | 744 | 2039 | 452 | 311 | 780 | 764 | 1263 | 1162 | 1088 | 1342 | 1137 | 1254 | 88 | 1591 | 853 | 1312 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 10 | WNW 18 | WSW 16 | WNW 15 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 21 | SW 16 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | W 20 | SW 16 | WNW 15 | WNW 14 |
| kJ | 251 | 106 | 26 | 687 | 41 | 66 | 68 | 162 | 64 | 275 | 226 | 56 | 83 | 192 | 109 | 46 | 86 | 7 | 89 | 266 | 472 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | WNW 10 | WSW 24 | WSW 24 | — | SW 16 | SW 21 | SW 15 | SW 19 | SW 19 | — | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | — | W 20 | WNW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 |
| kJ | 29 | 17 | 27 | 237 | 54 | 54 | — | 64 | 72 | 80 | 184 | 96 | — | 30 | 29 | 29 | — | 7 | 123 | 89 | 88 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | NW 8 | — | NW 8 | NW 8 | — | NW 8 | NW 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 10 | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | 1087 | — | 416 | 681 | — | 581 | 1509 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2668 | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 314 | 511 | 0 | 341 | 511 | 0 | 368 | 341 | 0 | 368 | 137 | 0 | 256 | 138 | 0 | 275 | 54 | 14 | 137 | 14 |
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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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