Trinidad State Beach surfForecast / CAL – Humboldt / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 pm Sunday 31 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
10.7° C
(Which is 1.6°C colder than average for this time of year)

Trinidad State Beach surf forecast from 1 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 1 Jun, 2AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 9s period, NW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 1 Jun, 2AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 9s period, NW swell with 1,055 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 1 Jun, 2AM (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 Monday (Jun 01) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 20s. 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 2.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jun 01) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Mon 1st Jun)8ft (2.5m) 9s
Best Surf 2AM (Mon 1st Jun)8ft (2.5m) 9s
Most Powerful 2AM (Mon 1st Jun)8ft (2.5m) 9s

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 17°C on Mon morning, min 10°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed afternoon, min 8°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Sun
31
Monday
1
Tuesday
2
Wednesday
3
Thursday
4
Friday
5
Saturday
6
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
1
4
2
2
3
1
0
2
1
0
2
0
2
3
1
1
3
3
1
3
1
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
3
NW
9
2.5
NW
9
1.6
NW
10
1.4
NW
9
0.7
SW
18
0.7
SW
17
0.7
SW
16
0.7
SW
16
0.7
SW
16
1
W
11
1.9
WNW
10
1.6
NW
7
2
NNW
7
0.8
SW
19
0.8
SW
17
0.8
SW
18
1.4
WNW
11
1.3
WNW
10
1.6
WNW
10
1.6
WNW
9
1.8
WNW
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1174
1055
452
345
304
283
257
251
245
235
678
244
395
520
427
432
431
380
491
433
543
Wind (km/h)
25
NNW
5
SE
10
NW
10
NNW
5
SSW
5
NW
10
NNW
5
NE
10
NW
15
NNW
15
N
20
NNW
20
NNW
10
N
15
NNW
15
NNW
5
E
5
NW
10
NW
5
NE
15
WNW
cross
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
off
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
High Tide
11:58PM2.01m
2:10PM1.52m
00:33AM1.98m
2:49PM1.51m
1:09AM1.93m
3:30PM1.49m
1:47AM1.86m
4:12PM1.49m
2:29AM1.76m
4:54PM1.51m
3:16AM1.64m
5:34PM1.56m
4:14AM1.51m
Low Tide
6:09PM0.97m
7:14AM-0.28m
6:46PM0.99m
7:51AM-0.26m
7:25PM1.00m
8:29AM-0.23m
8:06PM1.01m
9:08AM-0.18m
8:54PM1.01m
9:47AM-0.11m
9:51PM0.99m
10:27AM-0.02m
10:57PM0.92m
11:09AM0.09m
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:46
5:46
5:45
5:45
5:45
5:43
5:43
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:40
8:42
8:43
8:43
8:44
8:45
8:45
8:45
1
Temp °C
14
11
17
16
12
15
15
13
16
16
13
14
14
11
12
14
12
12
13
12
13
10
8
14
14
11
14
13
12
13
12
10
11
10
7
9
11
9
10
11
10
9
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
WNW
10
2.5
NW
9
1.6
NW
10
1.4
NW
9
1.2
NNW
8
1.3
NW
7
0.9
WNW
8
0.8
NW
6
0.8
W
11
1
W
11
1.9
WNW
10
1.1
W
9
1.2
W
9
1.9
NNW
7
1.2
WNW
11
1.3
WNW
11
1.4
WNW
11
1.3
WNW
10
1.6
WNW
10
1.6
WNW
9
1.8
WNW
9
Energy kJ
304
1055
452
345
161
194
96
45
160
235
678
211
240
372
370
394
431
352
491
433
543
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SW
20
0.6
SW
20
1.3
NNW
8
1.2
NNW
8
1.1
WNW
9
0.7
SW
17
0.8
NNW
7
0.7
SW
16
0.7
SW
16
0.6
SW
15
0.6
SW
15
0.6
SW
18
0.6
SW
19
1.2
WNW
11
1.1
NW
6
0.8
SW
18
0.8
SW
17
0.8
SW
16
0.8
SW
16
0.8
SW
16
0.7
SW
16
Energy kJ
206
239
206
181
194
283
50
251
245
149
134
199
287
343
92
432
427
380
366
302
245
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSW
13
0.2
SSW
13
0.7
SW
19
0.6
SW
18
0.7
SW
18
0.7
SW
16
0.5
WNW
8
0.6
NW
6
0.5
NW
5
0.4
SW
20
0.5
SW
14
0.6
SW
15
0.8
SW
19
0.8
SW
17
0.6
NNW
5
0.1
W
19
Energy kJ
16
16
350
258
304
257
41
25
13
147
102
134
520
427
17
7
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
3
NW
9
1.6
NW
7
2
NNW
7
0.9
NW
5
Energy kJ
1174
244
395
41
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
4
3
4
3
2
1
2
2
2
2
4
3
4
2
2
3
3
3
3
3
Distance (km)
493
0
304
116
0
79
79
0
79
492
75
390
492
18
79
79
0
0
650
0
374
Best forecast wave conditions in Humboldt County
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
2
4
3
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
4
4
4
3
3
4
3
2
4
4
3
5
4
4
4
3
3
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
5
5
5
4
5
5
5
9
8
7
5
5
9
8
6
8
9
9
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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