Trinidad State Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 41.07° N 124.15° W

Issued: 4 pm 11 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Trinidad State Beach sea temperature is
11.3° C

1.0°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 12 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 12 Jun, 11PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period, NW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 18 Jun, 11PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 10s period, NW swell with 1,710 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 11 Jun, 11PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 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 (Jun 11) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 10s. 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 3.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jun 18) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Thu 11th Jun)7ft (2.1m) 8s
Best Surf11PM (Fri 12th Jun)10ft (3.0m) 9s
Most Powerful11PM (Thu 18th Jun)10ft (3.0m) 10s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sat morning, min 11°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Mon afternoon, min 11°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Thu
11
Friday
12
Saturday
13
Sunday
14
Monday
15
Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
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
2
1
2
4
1
3
3
1
1
1
2
1
3
2
2
4
2
2
4
2
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.9
NW
8
2.1
NW
8
1.9
NW
8
2.5
NW
8
2.5
NW
9
1.9
NW
8
2.3
NW
8
2.1
NW
8
1.6
NW
8
1.4
NW
8
1.2
NW
7
0.5
SW
24
1.5
NW
8
2.3
NW
8
2.3
NW
8
2.5
NW
8
3
NW
9
2.5
NW
9
2.5
NW
9
3
NW
10
2.5
NW
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
407
507
429
919
1034
445
702
634
355
215
160
271
255
737
702
865
1242
1019
1132
1522
1245
Wind (km/h)
25
NNW
5
N
20
NNW
25
NNW
5
NNE
10
NNW
5
WSW
5
SSE
10
WSW
10
SSW
5
N
10
NW
5
WNW
5
N
10
NNW
15
NNW
10
SE
10
NW
20
NNW
5
NNW
10
NW
Wind State
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-on
glassy
cross-off
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross-on
cross
glassy
cross-on
High Tide
8:52PM2.17m
10:39AM1.47m
9:38PM2.30m
11:38AM1.57m
10:26PM2.40m
12:32PM1.65m
11:16PM2.45m
1:23PM1.70m
00:08AM2.44m
2:12PM1.73m
1:01AM2.37m
3:01PM1.75m
1:55AM2.22m
Low Tide
2:28PM0.69m
4:04AM-0.24m
3:24PM0.80m
4:54AM-0.46m
4:20PM0.85m
5:44AM-0.63m
5:15PM0.87m
6:34AM-0.72m
6:09PM0.85m
7:23AM-0.73m
7:05PM0.82m
8:13AM-0.66m
8:04PM0.79m
9:01AM-0.53m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:43
5:43
5:43
5:43
5:43
5:43
5:43
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:47
8:49
8:49
8:50
8:50
8:51
8:51
8:51
 mm
Temp °C
17
13
19
19
14
22
19
16
18
18
16
19
20
15
19
18
13
16
16
13
15
Feels °C
13
10
16
15
12
20
19
15
17
17
16
18
20
15
18
16
12
15
13
12
13
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
WNW
9
2.1
NW
8
0.7
WNW
10
2.5
NW
8
2.5
NW
9
1.9
NW
8
2.3
NW
8
2.1
NW
8
1.6
NW
8
1.4
NW
8
1.2
NW
7
1.3
NNW
8
1.5
NW
8
2.3
NW
8
2.3
NW
8
2.5
NW
8
3
NW
9
2.5
NW
9
2.5
NW
9
3
NW
10
2.5
NW
10
Energy kJ
147
507
94
919
1034
445
702
634
355
215
160
193
255
737
702
865
1242
1019
1132
1522
1245
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SW
16
0.7
WNW
10
0.5
SW
14
0.5
SW
14
0.5
SW
14
0.5
W
11
0.4
SW
13
0.4
SSW
13
0.4
SSW
16
0.4
SSW
16
0.6
WNW
10
0.5
SW
24
0.5
SW
15
0.8
SW
21
0.6
SW
21
0.8
SW
19
0.9
SW
19
0.8
SW
18
0.8
SW
18
0.9
SW
18
0.8
SW
16
Energy kJ
203
106
103
103
102
59
44
68
102
102
74
271
106
543
361
450
627
383
370
510
380
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
WNW
13
0.5
SW
16
0.1
SW
21
0.1
SW
20
0.2
SSW
19
0.4
SW
13
0.4
SW
18
0.4
SW
18
0.4
SW
13
0.4
WNW
10
0.5
SW
16
0.5
W
9
0.4
WNW
9
0.5
SW
14
0.5
SW
13
0.4
SW
13
0.4
SW
13
0.4
SW
13
0.4
SW
14
Energy kJ
17
119
18
16
37
46
81
79
44
33
122
44
26
103
88
46
45
46
51
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.9
NW
8
1.9
NW
8
Energy kJ
407
429
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
3
3
4
3
3
3
1
2
2
2
2
4
4
4
4
1
4
4
4
Distance (km)
198
18
140
117
0
235
0
0
80
11
22
79
80
3
116
116
0
794
117
0
255
Best forecast wave conditions in Humboldt County
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
4
3
4
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
3
3
4
3
4
4
3
3
4
2
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
9
4
5
5
4
4
4
5
9
5
5
5
5
5
5
4
4
5
4
4
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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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