Trinidad State Beach surfForecast / CAL – Humboldt / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 pm Monday 04 May 2026 PDT
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Trinidad State Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Trinidad State Beach sea temperature is
11.9° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Trinidad State Beach this week:

The surf forecast for Trinidad State Beach over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 05) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Trinidad State Beach in the next 16 days are 1.6m 12s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 11) at 2PM. 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+) 8AM (Tue 5th May)4.5ft (1.3m) 12s
Best Surf11PM (Mon 11th May)5ft (1.6m) 12s
Most Powerful 2PM (Mon 11th May)5ft (1.6m) 12s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Trinidad State Beach over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Wed afternoon, min 9°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Fri afternoon, min 9°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
5
Wednesday
6
Thursday
7
Friday
8
Saturday
9
Sunday
10
Mon
11
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
0
1
1
2
2
2
1
2
0
0
2
1
0
2
0
0
2
1
1
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
WNW
12
1.2
WNW
12
1.1
WNW
12
0.9
WNW
11
0.8
WNW
14
1.1
WNW
13
1.3
WNW
12
1.3
WNW
12
1.2
WNW
11
1.1
WNW
11
0.9
WNW
10
0.8
WNW
10
0.6
WNW
14
1
W
10
1
W
10
0.9
WNW
12
1.1
W
10
1.1
W
10
1.1
W
11
1.5
W
13
1.6
WNW
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
540
380
349
214
247
418
459
437
337
265
157
140
165
200
186
224
242
259
274
752
768
Wind (km/h)
5
SSW
5
WNW
10
NW
5
NNW
10
NW
10
NNW
10
N
5
WSW
10
NNW
5
NNE
15
NNW
15
NNW
5
SE
10
WNW
10
NNW
5
NE
15
NNW
20
NNW
5
SE
10
NNW
15
NNW
glassy
glassy
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
cross
glassy
on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross-on
cross
High Tide
1:31AM1.91m
3:46PM1.44m
2:08AM1.83m
4:39PM1.39m
2:50AM1.74m
5:37PM1.37m
3:40AM1.63m
6:33PM1.40m
4:43AM1.52m
7:20PM1.46m
5:59AM1.44m
7:59PM1.57m
7:20AM1.40m
Low Tide
8:48AM-0.13m
8:20PM1.01m
9:33AM-0.06m
9:05PM1.05m
10:21AM0.00m
10:04PM1.07m
11:13AM0.06m
11:20PM1.05m
12:06PM0.11m
00:42AM0.94m
12:58PM0.17m
1:52AM0.75m
1:47PM0.23m
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clear
clear
clear
clear
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clear
clear
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6:09
6:07
6:07
6:05
6:05
6:03
6:03
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8:15
8:16
8:17
8:19
8:20
8:21
8:22
8:22
Temp °C
12
12
13
11
13
14
11
14
14
10
13
14
11
14
14
11
14
14
12
15
15
11
12
11
10
11
12
9
13
13
8
9
10
8
12
12
10
11
11
9
13
12
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
WNW
12
1.2
WNW
12
1.1
WNW
12
0.9
WNW
11
0.9
WNW
11
1.1
WNW
13
1.3
WNW
12
1.3
WNW
12
1.2
WNW
11
1.1
WNW
11
0.9
WNW
10
0.8
WNW
10
0.6
WNW
14
1
W
10
1
W
10
0.9
WNW
12
1.1
W
10
1.1
W
10
1.1
NW
6
1.5
W
13
1.6
WNW
12
Energy kJ
540
380
349
214
167
418
459
437
337
265
157
109
165
200
186
224
242
259
72
752
768
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
NNW
8
0.6
NNW
8
0.7
NNW
8
0.5
NNW
8
0.8
WNW
14
0.8
WNW
7
0.9
NW
7
1.1
NW
7
1.1
NW
7
0.9
NW
8
0.7
NNW
8
0.7
NNW
8
0.6
WNW
9
0.6
WNW
14
0.7
WNW
13
0.8
WSW
9
0.6
SW
17
0.5
SW
18
1.1
W
11
0.9
NW
6
1.3
NW
7
Energy kJ
55
46
59
38
247
61
73
116
109
84
56
50
55
156
181
110
188
154
274
60
140
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SW
16
0.4
SW
17
0.4
SW
14
0.4
SW
15
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SW
16
0.4
SW
14
0.5
SW
14
0.5
SW
14
0.4
SW
14
0.4
WNW
16
0.5
WNW
16
0.6
NNW
7
0.6
NNW
5
0.6
NW
5
0.5
NW
5
0.4
WNW
12
0.1
SW
12
0.4
SW
15
0.6
SW
16
0.4
SW
16
Energy kJ
90
102
70
76
155
155
71
100
99
65
100
140
35
15
21
12
50
5
75
153
90
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NNW
4
0.7
NW
4
Energy kJ
8
20
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
2
2
2
2
3
3
2
2
2
1
2
3
1
2
2
2
2
3
4
Distance (km)
0
0
79
39
79
79
18
141
79
0
141
492
0
141
79
0
374
493
0
117
160
Best forecast wave conditions in Humboldt County
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
2
3
2
2
2
2
3
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
4
3
3
2
3
4
3
4
3
3
4
3
3
4
4
2
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
9
6
8
5
5
5
7
5
5
5
5
4
4
5
5
5
5
9
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Information about the Trinidad State Beach Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Trinidad State Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Trinidad State Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Trinidad State Beach 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 (Trinidad State Beach) 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 Trinidad State Beach 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.

Trinidad State Beach is 14 km (9 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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