Trinidad State Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 41.07° N 124.15° W

Trinidad State Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 pm 11 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Trinidad State Beach sea temperature is
12.1° C
1.0° 

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 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 17 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 8s period, NW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 18 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 9s period, NW swell with 901 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 13 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 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 (Jul 13) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 14s. 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 2.4m 9s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 18) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Mon 13th Jul)5ft (1.6m) 8s
Best Surf11PM (Fri 17th Jul)7.5ft (2.3m) 8s
Most Powerful 8PM (Sat 18th Jul)8ft (2.4m) 9s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Sun morning, min 11°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed afternoon, min 11°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
12
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Sat
18
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PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
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Night
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Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
2
0
0
2
0
0
1
1
0
2
0
0
2
0
1
4
3
2
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
NW
10
1.7
NW
9
1.6
NW
9
1.6
NW
8
1.4
NW
8
1.3
NW
8
1.3
NW
7
1.3
NW
7
1.3
NW
7
1.4
NW
7
1.3
NW
7
0.4
WNW
20
0.5
W
20
0.5
W
19
0.6
WNW
19
0.7
WNW
18
0.8
WNW
17
1.9
NW
8
2.3
NW
8
2.2
NW
8
2.3
NW
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
459
502
421
300
257
203
151
147
169
217
169
137
196
186
280
318
399
407
742
665
828
Wind (km/h)
10
N
15
NW
20
NNW
5
NNW
15
NW
15
NNW
5
N
10
NW
15
NNW
5
S
10
NW
15
NNW
0
SW
10
NW
15
NNW
10
N
15
NNW
20
NNW
10
SE
10
NW
15
NW
Wind State
cross
cross-on
cross
glassy
cross-on
cross
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
9:14PM2.33m
11:33AM1.57m
10:12PM2.41m
12:21PM1.66m
11:07PM2.45m
1:06PM1.74m
00:01AM2.43m
1:49PM1.81m
00:53AM2.34m
2:30PM1.87m
1:45AM2.18m
3:11PM1.92m
2:39AM1.97m
3:52PM1.95m
Low Tide
4:42AM-0.44m
4:05PM0.96m
5:33AM-0.57m
5:05PM0.89m
6:22AM-0.63m
6:02PM0.80m
7:07AM-0.62m
6:57PM0.70m
7:51AM-0.53m
7:53PM0.62m
8:33AM-0.37m
8:50PM0.56m
9:14AM-0.14m
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5:54
5:54
5:56
5:56
5:56
5:58
5:58
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8:49
8:49
8:47
8:47
8:46
8:46
8:45
8:45
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Temp °C
14
17
17
13
17
17
13
17
17
13
16
17
13
15
16
14
15
16
13
17
18
Feels °C
11
15
14
11
15
15
11
15
15
12
15
16
12
13
14
12
12
13
12
16
17
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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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