Trinidad State Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 41.07° N 124.15° W

Issued: 10 am 10 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Trinidad State Beach sea temperature is
11.1° C

1.2°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 10 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 11 Jun, 11PM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 8s period, NW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 12 Jun, 8PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period, NW swell with 1,398 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 11 Jun, 11PM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 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 2.4m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 10s. 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 3.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jun 12) 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 7s period and expected on Wednesday (Jun 10) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Thu 11th Jun)8ft (2.4m) 8s
Best Surf11PM (Thu 11th Jun)8ft (2.4m) 8s
Most Powerful 8PM (Fri 12th Jun)10ft (3.0m) 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 Thu morning, min 11°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Mon morning, min 13°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
10
Thursday
11
Friday
12
Saturday
13
Sunday
14
Monday
15
Tuesday
16
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
1
2
1
1
2
1
2
4
0
3
4
2
1
3
2
2
4
2
3
3
Swell
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Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
WNW
10
1.7
WNW
10
1.5
WNW
9
1.8
NW
8
2.3
NW
8
2.2
NW
8
2.1
NW
8
2.5
NW
8
3
NW
9
2.2
NW
9
2.5
NW
9
2.5
NW
9
1.8
NW
8
1.6
NW
8
1.6
NW
8
1.5
NW
8
1.6
NW
8
0.8
SW
21
1.9
NW
9
0.8
SW
19
0.9
SW
19
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
342
563
367
395
672
619
489
908
1201
703
1083
958
470
330
358
297
330
543
548
467
627
Wind (km/h)
20
NNW
30
NNW
15
N
25
NNW
25
NNW
10
N
20
NNW
20
NNW
5
N
15
NNW
15
NNW
10
SSE
10
WSW
5
SSW
5
N
10
W
10
SW
0
SE
5
WSW
5
W
10
N
Wind State
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-on
cross
cross-off
on
cross-on
cross-off
on
cross-on
glassy
on
on
cross
High Tide
8:14AM1.30m
8:09PM2.03m
9:31AM1.37m
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
Low Tide
1:34PM0.56m
3:12AM0.03m
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
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
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
8:47
8:49
8:49
8:50
8:50
8:51
 mm
Temp °C
14
15
12
17
17
13
17
17
13
20
19
15
18
17
16
21
19
16
18
18
15
Feels °C
10
10
8
13
13
10
14
14
11
17
16
13
17
16
15
20
19
16
17
18
15
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
WNW
10
1.7
WNW
10
1.5
WNW
9
0.9
WNW
10
0.9
WNW
10
2.2
NW
8
2.1
NW
8
2.5
NW
8
3
NW
9
2.2
NW
9
2.5
NW
9
2.5
NW
9
1.8
NW
8
1.6
NW
8
1.6
NW
8
1.5
NW
8
1.6
NW
8
1.8
NW
8
1.9
NW
9
1.9
NW
8
2
NW
8
Energy kJ
342
563
367
150
163
619
489
908
1201
703
1083
958
470
330
358
297
330
470
548
467
540
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SW
18
0.7
SW
18
1.4
NNW
7
0.6
SSW
16
0.6
SSW
16
0.7
WNW
10
0.5
SW
14
0.5
SW
14
0.5
SW
14
0.4
SW
13
0.4
SW
13
0.4
SW
13
0.4
SSW
16
0.4
SSW
16
0.5
SW
16
0.5
SW
24
0.5
SW
15
0.8
SW
21
0.6
SW
21
0.8
SW
19
0.9
SW
19
Energy kJ
319
316
220
171
169
102
103
103
102
46
45
44
102
102
122
271
106
543
361
450
627
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SW
13
0.3
SW
13
1.3
NW
8
0.2
WNW
13
0.5
SW
16
0.1
SW
21
0.1
SW
20
0.2
SSW
19
0.2
SSW
19
0.4
SW
18
0.4
SW
18
0.4
SW
13
0.4
SW
13
0.4
SW
12
0.4
SSW
15
0.4
SW
23
0.5
SW
14
0.5
SW
13
0.5
SW
13
0.4
SW
13
Energy kJ
27
27
227
17
118
18
16
37
35
81
79
44
43
37
85
193
103
88
88
45
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
NW
6
1.2
NNW
7
1.8
NW
8
2.3
NW
8
Energy kJ
71
131
395
672
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
3
3
2
3
3
3
4
2
2
4
3
2
3
3
2
4
4
3
3
Distance (km)
374
492
22
353
494
39
281
140
0
116
116
0
116
11
0
116
80
0
116
80
30
Best forecast wave conditions in Humboldt County
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
4
2
3
4
3
2
3
3
3
4
4
4
3
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
3
2
4
3
3
4
4
4
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
8
5
7
6
6
8
7
5
5
5
5
5
9
5
5
5
5
5
7
8
8
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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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