Trinidad State Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 41.07° N 124.15° W

Issued: 10 pm 01 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Trinidad State Beach sea temperature is
11.8° C

1.2°C colder than average for this time of year

Trinidad State Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Trinidad State Beach surf forecast from 2 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 2 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 8s period, NW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 2 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 8s period, NW swell with 639 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 2 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 8s period with NW swell.

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 Thursday (Jul 02) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.2m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 16s. 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 2.2m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 02) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Thu 2nd Jul)7ft (2.2m) 8s
Best Surf 8AM (Thu 2nd Jul)7ft (2.2m) 8s
Most Powerful 8AM (Thu 2nd Jul)7ft (2.2m) 8s

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 16°C on Fri morning, min 11°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Sun afternoon, min 10°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
2
Friday
3
Saturday
4
Sunday
5
Monday
6
Tuesday
7
Wed
8
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
4
1
0
2
0
0
3
0
1
3
2
1
2
2
0
2
1
0
2
0
0
Swell
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Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
3
NW
9
1.6
NW
8
2.1
NW
8
1.8
NW
7
1.6
NW
7
1.6
NW
7
1.8
NW
8
1.7
NW
8
1.9
NW
8
2.1
NW
8
1.9
NW
8
2.1
NW
8
2.1
NW
8
1.8
NW
8
1.7
NW
8
1
WNW
11
1.2
NW
11
0.5
SW
19
0.7
SW
18
0.7
SW
18
0.7
SW
18
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1201
322
494
340
233
255
345
318
413
581
447
542
596
414
318
238
328
184
307
307
300
Wind (km/h)
5
NNE
15
NW
15
NNW
5
ESE
15
NW
20
NNW
5
SW
15
NW
15
NNW
5
SE
10
WNW
15
NNW
5
S
10
NW
20
NNW
10
NNW
15
NW
20
N
5
NNE
20
NNW
25
NNW
Wind State
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
off
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross
glassy
cross-on
cross
High Tide
00:55AM1.99m
2:58PM1.60m
1:33AM1.92m
3:31PM1.64m
2:14AM1.81m
4:03PM1.69m
3:01AM1.68m
4:35PM1.76m
3:57AM1.52m
5:10PM1.85m
5:06AM1.37m
5:48PM1.94m
6:31AM1.28m
6:32PM2.04m
Low Tide
8:06AM-0.25m
7:53PM0.93m
8:39AM-0.20m
8:39PM0.89m
9:11AM-0.10m
9:31PM0.83m
9:45AM0.04m
10:29PM0.73m
10:20AM0.21m
11:32PM0.59m
11:00AM0.42m
00:39AM0.41m
11:47AM0.62m
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clear
clear
clear
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clear
clear
part cloud
clear
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5:48
5:48
5:48
5:50
5:50
5:50
5:50
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8:52
8:52
8:52
8:52
8:52
8:51
8:51
8:51
 mm
Temp °C
13
15
15
13
16
16
13
15
16
12
15
16
13
14
15
12
14
15
13
16
16
Feels °C
10
13
12
12
14
14
11
13
14
11
14
15
12
13
13
10
12
12
11
14
12
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
3
NW
9
1.6
NW
8
2.1
NW
8
1.8
NW
7
1.6
NW
7
0.4
SW
15
1.8
NW
8
1.7
NW
8
1.9
NW
8
2.1
NW
8
1.9
NW
8
2.1
NW
8
2.1
NW
8
1.8
NW
8
1.7
NW
8
1.2
NW
7
1.2
NW
11
0.8
WNW
10
0.8
WNW
10
1.1
NW
10
0.9
WNW
9
Energy kJ
1201
322
494
340
233
75
345
318
413
581
447
542
596
414
318
131
328
138
117
216
129
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SW
16
0.4
SW
16
0.4
SW
16
0.5
SW
15
0.4
SW
15
0.3
WNW
15
0.6
SW
16
0.4
SW
16
0.4
WNW
13
0.5
WNW
12
0.4
WNW
11
0.5
WNW
13
0.5
WNW
12
0.8
WNW
12
0.8
WNW
11
1
WNW
11
0.6
SW
20
0.5
SW
16
0.7
NW
6
0.7
SW
18
0.7
SW
18
Energy kJ
163
90
88
107
76
42
157
85
55
85
43
99
86
156
148
238
239
122
31
307
300
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SW
13
0.3
SW
19
0.2
W
16
0.3
SW
18
0.2
WNW
15
0.3
WNW
14
0.4
WNW
13
0.4
SW
14
0.4
SW
14
0.4
SW
14
0.4
SW
18
0.4
SW
18
0.4
SW
17
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SW
16
0.5
SW
19
0.7
SW
18
0.4
SW
15
0.4
NW
10
Energy kJ
7
59
20
49
21
36
59
70
73
73
112
109
107
167
161
161
184
307
75
35
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
NNW
8
1.6
NW
7
0.9
NW
5
Energy kJ
191
255
42
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
1
2
2
2
3
2
3
3
1
2
3
2
2
3
2
2
2
3
2
Distance (km)
0
281
353
0
281
353
0
281
117
0
79
353
8
79
493
18
79
493
0
374
493
Best forecast wave conditions in Humboldt County
Rating
(10 max)
4
2
3
3
3
3
4
2
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
2
2
2
2
3
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
4
3
2
4
4
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
5
8
5
5
5
7
5
5
9
7
9
8
9
9
6
7
7
9
7
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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