Trinidad State Beach surfForecast / CAL – Humboldt / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 am Friday 01 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
12.1° 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 Saturday (May 02) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 1.7m and 7s. 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 1.7m 14s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 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+) 2AM (Sat 2nd May)4.5ft (1.3m) 12s
Best Surf 8PM (Sun 3rd May)5ft (1.5m) 15s
Most Powerful 5AM (Mon 4th May)5.5ft (1.7m) 14s

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 Sat afternoon, min 10°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Wed afternoon, min 10°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
1
Saturday
2
Sunday
3
Monday
4
Tuesday
5
Wednesday
6
Thursday
7
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
1
3
3
1
2
2
3
3
2
2
3
2
0
2
1
2
3
2
2
2
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
WNW
13
1.2
WNW
12
1.3
WNW
12
2.1
NW
8
2
NW
9
1.7
NW
9
1.6
NW
9
1.4
WNW
16
1.7
WNW
14
1.6
WNW
13
1.6
WNW
13
1.4
WNW
12
1.3
WNW
12
1.2
WNW
12
1
WNW
11
1.1
WNW
11
0.7
WNW
15
1.4
WNW
13
1.3
WNW
12
1.2
WNW
12
1.1
WNW
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
440
406
452
625
582
421
457
871
1127
854
828
540
444
368
259
275
225
623
444
368
270
Wind (km/h)
15
NNW
20
NNW
5
SE
5
WNW
10
NNW
5
NNW
10
W
5
WSW
5
SSW
10
SSW
5
SW
5
SE
10
NW
10
NNW
5
NNW
10
WNW
5
WNW
0
ENE
10
WSW
10
W
5
SE
cross-on
cross
glassy
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
on
cross-on
glassy
on
on
cross-off
High Tide
12:51PM1.59m
11:58PM2.04m
1:33PM1.58m
00:27AM2.01m
2:15PM1.55m
00:58AM1.97m
2:59PM1.50m
1:31AM1.91m
3:46PM1.44m
2:08AM1.83m
4:39PM1.39m
2:50AM1.74m
5:37PM1.37m
3:40AM1.63m
Low Tide
6:01PM0.70m
6:55AM-0.23m
6:34PM0.80m
7:31AM-0.23m
7:07PM0.89m
8:08AM-0.19m
7:42PM0.95m
8:48AM-0.13m
8:20PM1.01m
9:33AM-0.06m
9:05PM1.05m
10:21AM0.00m
10:04PM1.07m
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clear
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6:13
6:13
6:11
6:11
6:09
6:07
6:07
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8:13
8:14
8:15
8:15
8:16
8:17
8:19
Temp °C
12
13
11
12
14
11
13
14
12
13
13
12
13
13
11
13
14
11
14
13
11
9
9
8
11
12
10
12
12
12
12
11
12
11
11
9
11
12
10
12
12
11
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
NW
7
1.2
WNW
12
1.7
NW
7
2.1
NW
8
2
NW
9
1.7
NW
9
1.6
NW
9
1.3
NW
8
1.7
WNW
14
1.6
WNW
13
1.6
WNW
13
1.4
WNW
12
1.3
WNW
12
1.2
WNW
12
1
WNW
11
1.1
WNW
11
1
NW
7
1.4
WNW
13
1.3
WNW
12
1.2
WNW
12
1.1
WNW
11
Energy kJ
198
406
318
625
582
421
390
256
1127
854
828
540
444
368
259
275
107
623
444
368
270
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
WNW
13
0.3
SW
13
1.3
WNW
12
0.2
WSW
13
0.6
WNW
12
0.6
WNW
11
0.9
WNW
16
1.4
WNW
16
0.9
NNW
8
0.8
NNW
8
0.7
NW
8
0.7
NNW
8
0.7
NNW
8
0.6
NNW
8
0.5
NNW
8
0.6
SW
16
0.8
WNW
12
0.8
NW
7
0.8
NW
7
0.7
NW
7
0.6
NNW
7
Energy kJ
440
27
452
16
111
95
457
871
126
76
67
52
61
51
36
155
183
73
60
56
36
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SW
13
0.2
WSW
13
0.1
SW
18
0.2
WNW
20
0.6
WNW
18
0.5
WNW
12
0.3
SW
16
0.3
SW
18
0.3
SW
15
0.4
SW
15
0.4
SW
16
0.4
SW
17
0.4
SW
14
0.4
SW
15
0.4
NNW
8
0.7
WNW
15
0.5
SW
14
0.5
SW
14
0.5
SW
14
0.4
SW
14
Energy kJ
28
17
12
39
249
82
41
48
33
80
90
102
66
76
19
225
99
100
99
65
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
NW
7
Energy kJ
200
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
3
3
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
3
2
2
1
3
1
1
2
Distance (km)
353
493
0
0
494
18
116
80
8
11
80
0
79
141
0
79
493
0
353
492
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Humboldt County
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
3
3
4
3
2
3
2
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
3
3
3
4
4
3
4
3
3
4
3
2
3
2
4
3
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
5
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
5
5
5
7
7
8
5
5
5
6
5
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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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