Trinidad State Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 41.07° N 124.15° W

Issued: 4 pm 22 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Trinidad State Beach sea temperature is
12.0° C

Slightly cooler than normal

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 23 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 29 Jun, 2AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period, NW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 29 Jun, 8PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 9s period, NW swell with 1,900 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 22 Jun, 11PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 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 Monday (Jun 22) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 13s. 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 3.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jun 29) 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 1.2m 8s period and expected on Wednesday (Jun 24) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Mon 22nd Jun)6ft (1.8m) 8s
Best Surf 2AM (Mon 29th Jun)10ft (3.0m) 9s
Most Powerful 8PM (Mon 29th Jun)11ft (3.5m) 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 18°C on Wed afternoon, min 11°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

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

Mon
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
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
3
1
1
2
1
2
3
0
0
2
1
1
1
1
0
3
0
1
4
2
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.8
NW
8
1.8
NW
8
1.3
NW
7
1.2
NW
7
1.3
NW
7
1.6
NW
7
2.2
NW
8
1.8
NW
7
1.4
NW
7
1.5
NNW
7
0.6
SW
15
0.5
SW
15
0.4
SW
19
0.7
SW
17
1.7
WNW
9
1.8
NW
9
2.3
NW
8
2.1
NW
9
2.5
NNW
8
3
NW
9
2.5
NW
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
408
398
189
147
153
262
558
349
194
211
181
104
131
280
475
516
645
695
920
1443
940
Wind (km/h)
10
NW
10
SSE
10
WNW
10
NW
5
ESE
10
NNW
15
NNW
5
N
15
NW
20
NNW
5
NE
0
SSE
10
NNW
15
NNW
20
NNW
25
NNW
15
NNE
25
NNW
30
NNW
10
NNE
20
NNW
Wind State
cross-on
cross-off
on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
cross
glassy
cross-on
cross
glassy
glassy
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
High Tide
6:58PM1.92m
7:46AM1.26m
7:41PM1.95m
9:11AM1.26m
8:23PM1.97m
10:23AM1.32m
9:04PM1.99m
11:20AM1.40m
9:44PM2.01m
12:05PM1.46m
10:24PM2.02m
12:43PM1.51m
11:03PM2.04m
1:18PM1.54m
Low Tide
1:50AM0.34m
1:01PM0.61m
2:51AM0.19m
1:54PM0.80m
3:43AM0.06m
2:48PM0.94m
4:28AM-0.05m
3:41PM1.02m
5:09AM-0.13m
4:29PM1.05m
5:47AM-0.19m
5:12PM1.05m
6:23AM-0.23m
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part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
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part cloud
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cloud
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part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
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5:43
5:45
5:45
5:45
5:46
5:46
5:46
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:52
8:52
8:52
8:52
8:52
8:52
8:52
8:52
 mm
Temp °C
16
13
16
16
14
17
18
14
15
16
13
14
16
14
14
14
13
15
15
13
15
Feels °C
15
12
15
15
14
16
16
13
13
13
11
14
15
13
10
9
9
10
9
8
11
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.8
NW
8
1.8
NW
8
1.3
NW
7
1.2
NW
7
1.3
NW
7
1.6
NW
7
2.2
NW
8
1.8
NW
7
1.4
NW
7
0.6
SW
16
1.1
NW
6
0.5
NNW
7
0.5
SW
15
1.3
WNW
9
1.7
WNW
9
0.6
SW
18
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SW
16
1.5
WNW
9
3
NW
9
0.4
SW
15
Energy kJ
408
398
189
147
153
262
558
349
194
203
83
26
104
233
475
192
163
161
360
1443
75
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SW
14
0.4
SW
16
0.4
SW
13
0.4
SW
13
0.4
SW
15
0.5
SW
15
0.5
SW
18
0.5
SW
16
0.5
SW
16
0.3
WNW
10
0.6
SW
15
0.5
SW
15
0.4
SW
19
0.7
SW
17
0.6
SW
18
0.6
SW
16
0.4
SW
16
0.3
SW
21
Energy kJ
127
94
61
61
76
104
154
132
127
20
181
104
131
280
194
159
88
72
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SW
18
0.4
SW
13
0.4
SW
16
0.4
SW
16
0.4
SW
19
0.5
SW
18
0.4
SW
15
0.3
SW
13
0.3
SW
13
0.1
SW
21
0.3
WNW
10
0.4
W
4
0.4
W
6
0.1
W
13
0.3
SW
13
0.1
SW
18
Energy kJ
80
61
91
90
95
154
75
27
27
18
19
6
9
4
28
12
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
NNW
7
1.8
NW
9
2.3
NW
8
2.1
NW
9
2.5
NNW
8
2.5
NW
9
Energy kJ
211
516
645
695
920
940
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
3
2
1
2
3
2
3
3
2
2
1
2
2
3
2
3
4
1
4
2
Distance (km)
79
0
141
79
0
255
832
0
390
430
0
0
18
75
141
1967
0
321
493
0
385
Best forecast wave conditions in Humboldt County
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
3
2
1
2
3
3
4
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
2
2
3
3
2
3
3
2
4
2
3
3
3
3
4
4
2
4
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
7
9
8
5
5
4
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
9
9
7
7
9
6
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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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