Trinidad State Beach surfForecast / CAL – Humboldt / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 pm Saturday 25 Apr 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
11.6° 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 Sunday (Apr 26) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 1.4m and 8s. 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 12s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 01) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 8s period and expected on Thursday (Apr 30) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Sun 26th Apr)2.5ft (0.8m) 16s
Best Surf 2AM (Fri 1st May)4.5ft (1.4m) 13s
Most Powerful 8PM (Fri 1st May)7ft (2.2m) 12s

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 13°C on Sat afternoon, min 8°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Tue afternoon, min 8°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Sat
25
Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Friday
1
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
3
2
0
2
1
1
1
0
0
3
1
1
3
2
1
4
0
1
2
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
NW
8
0.8
WNW
16
0.9
WNW
14
1
WNW
14
1.1
WNW
13
1.6
NW
12
1.3
NW
9
1.4
NW
9
0.9
WNW
12
1.4
NW
8
1.7
NW
8
1
WNW
16
1.1
WNW
15
1.2
WNW
14
1.3
WNW
13
1.3
WNW
13
1.4
WNW
13
1.5
WNW
13
2.2
NW
12
2.1
NW
12
1.4
WNW
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
216
329
366
419
384
747
260
281
215
226
344
493
512
534
547
538
633
745
1344
1202
521
Wind (km/h)
10
NNW
5
S
5
W
15
NNW
10
NNW
10
NW
15
NNW
10
N
10
NNW
20
NNW
0
NNE
10
NW
15
NNW
0
SSE
10
NW
25
NNW
5
NNE
15
NNW
25
NNW
15
NNW
20
NNW
cross-on
glassy
on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
glassy
cross-on
cross
glassy
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
High Tide
8:43PM1.69m
8:17AM1.60m
9:25PM1.80m
9:27AM1.58m
10:01PM1.89m
10:27AM1.58m
10:33PM1.97m
11:20AM1.58m
11:02PM2.02m
12:07PM1.59m
11:30PM2.04m
12:51PM1.59m
11:58PM2.04m
1:33PM1.58m
Low Tide
2:35AM0.64m
2:46PM0.09m
3:35AM0.41m
3:33PM0.20m
4:25AM0.20m
4:14PM0.32m
5:07AM0.03m
4:52PM0.45m
5:45AM-0.11m
5:27PM0.58m
6:21AM-0.19m
6:01PM0.70m
6:55AM-0.23m
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
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6:20
6:20
6:18
6:16
6:16
6:13
6:13
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8:06
8:07
8:07
8:08
8:10
8:12
8:13
8:14
Temp °C
13
10
13
13
11
11
12
10
12
13
10
13
13
10
13
13
11
12
12
10
10
11
8
11
10
9
9
8
6
9
9
7
10
11
7
11
9
8
9
7
5
6
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
NW
8
1.4
NW
8
1.3
NW
8
1.3
NW
8
1.3
NW
9
1.6
NW
12
1.3
NW
9
1.4
NW
9
1.2
NW
9
0.9
WNW
12
1.7
NW
8
1.4
NW
7
1.3
NW
7
1.7
NW
8
1.4
NW
7
1.3
WNW
13
1.9
NW
7
1.5
WNW
13
2.2
NW
12
2.1
NW
12
1.4
WNW
12
Energy kJ
216
235
216
239
287
747
260
281
215
199
344
199
176
328
217
538
405
745
1344
1202
521
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
W
16
0.8
WNW
16
0.9
WNW
14
1
WNW
14
1.1
WNW
13
0.3
SW
15
0.9
WNW
12
0.9
WNW
11
0.9
WNW
12
0.3
SW
13
0.9
WNW
11
1
WNW
16
1.1
WNW
15
1.2
WNW
14
1.3
WNW
13
0.4
SW
14
1.4
WNW
13
1.5
NW
7
0.3
SW
13
0.2
WSW
13
1.1
NW
9
Energy kJ
181
329
366
419
384
34
254
183
193
28
170
493
512
534
547
54
633
206
27
17
179
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSW
13
0.2
SSW
13
0.2
SSW
13
0.3
SW
13
0.3
SW
14
0.2
SSW
12
0.2
WSW
15
0.2
WSW
17
0.3
SW
13
0.2
WNW
21
0.5
WNW
19
0.8
WNW
10
0.7
WNW
10
0.3
SW
15
0.4
SW
14
0.1
W
19
0.3
SW
14
0.3
SW
13
0.1
SW
18
0.2
WSW
13
Energy kJ
18
17
17
27
33
14
22
28
27
45
207
123
90
34
54
7
29
28
12
16
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
NW
8
1.9
NW
8
Energy kJ
226
416
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
3
2
2
3
2
1
2
1
1
3
2
2
3
3
2
4
4
2
2
3
Distance (km)
530
0
79
808
39
79
493
18
79
493
0
79
494
0
321
493
0
353
493
75
493
Best forecast wave conditions in Humboldt County
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
3
3
4
4
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
3
3
3
3
1
3
2
1
3
3
2
3
4
3
4
4
2
4
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
5
7
8
5
6
5
5
9
6
5
9
9
5
9
5
5
5
4
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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