Trinidad State Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 41.07° N 124.15° W

Trinidad State Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 pm 08 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Trinidad State Beach sea temperature is
13.7°C
0.5° 

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 9 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 11 Oct, 5AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 9s period, NW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 11 Oct, 8PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 10s period, NW swell with 2,614 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 11 Oct, 5AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 9s 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 Sunday (Oct 11) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 17s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Trinidad State Beach in the next 16 days are 4.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Oct 11) at 8PM. 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+) 5AM (Sun 11th Oct)8ft (2.5m) 9s
Best Surf 5AM (Sun 11th Oct)8ft (2.5m) 9s
Most Powerful 8PM (Sun 11th Oct)13ft (4.0m) 10s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Sun afternoon, min 8°C on Sun morning). Winds increasing (calm on Thu night, strong winds from the NNW by Sat afternoon).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed afternoon, min 9°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
9
Saturday
10
Sunday
11
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.9
NW
9
2.4
NW
9
2.2
NW
8
3
NW
8
3
NW
9
3.5
NW
8
3
NW
9
1.2
WNW
21
4
NW
10
3
NW
9
1.4
WNW
17
1.3
WNW
16
1.4
WNW
16
1.3
WNW
14
1.3
WNW
14
1.2
WNW
14
1.1
WNW
13
1.1
WNW
13
1.1
WNW
13
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
548
850
603
1169
1215
1599
1283
1230
2612
1291
1098
783
883
633
633
490
402
402
408
Wind (km/h)
5
NNE
10
NNW
30
NNW
20
N
30
NNW
45
NNW
20
N
20
N
45
NNW
10
ENE
5
W
0
SSW
10
SE
10
NNW
10
NNW
10
SE
10
NW
10
NNW
5
SE
Wind State
glassy
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
off
glassy
glassy
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cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
cross
cross-off
High Tide
10:59PM1.89m
11:18AM2.10m
11:49PM1.87m
11:48AM2.16m
00:37AM1.83m
12:17PM2.18m
1:23AM1.78m
12:46PM2.15m
2:09AM1.71m
1:16PM2.10m
2:57AM1.63m
1:47PM2.01m
3:49AM1.55m
Low Tide
5:02AM0.20m
5:39PM0.06m
5:38AM0.34m
6:19PM-0.06m
6:12AM0.50m
6:58PM-0.12m
6:46AM0.66m
7:36PM-0.12m
7:20AM0.82m
8:15PM-0.08m
7:55AM0.95m
8:57PM0.01m
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Feels °C
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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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