Trinidad State Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 41.07° N 124.15° W

Trinidad State Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 am 30 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Trinidad State Beach sea temperature is
13.8°C
0.4° 

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 30 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 30 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 16s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 3 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 10s period, WNW swell with 653 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 30 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 16s period with SW 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 Sunday (Aug 30) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 1.6m and 7s. 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 1.8m 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 03) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Sun 30th Aug)2.5ft (0.8m) 16s
Best Surf 8AM (Sun 30th Aug)2.5ft (0.8m) 16s
Most Powerful 8PM (Thu 3rd Sep)6ft (1.8m) 10s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue afternoon, min 12°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed morning, min 14°C on Fri morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Wed afternoon, calm by Thu afternoon).

Sunday
30
Monday
31
Tuesday
1
Wednesday
2
Thursday
3
Friday
4
Saturday
5
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Rating
(10 max)
1
1
3
0
0
2
1
2
2
0
0
1
2
3
2
1
2
3
3
1
2
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SW
16
1.7
NW
8
1.8
NW
8
1.3
NW
7
0.6
SW
14
0.6
SW
14
1.1
NW
10
1.1
NW
10
0.9
NW
9
0.8
WNW
9
1.2
SSW
6
1
WNW
8
1.7
WNW
9
1.8
WNW
10
1.7
WNW
10
1.6
NW
10
1.5
NW
10
1.4
NW
10
1.2
WNW
10
0.6
SW
16
0.7
SW
15
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
306
318
385
169
130
125
213
204
138
109
103
127
475
640
624
530
459
363
251
201
227
Wind (km/h)
10
NW
10
NNW
10
SSE
15
SSW
15
SSW
10
SSE
10
SW
5
SSW
10
SSE
20
SSW
30
SSW
15
S
10
SW
5
SE
15
S
15
SSW
15
SSW
10
SE
5
SE
5
S
5
SSE
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross-on
glassy
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
glassy
cross
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
High Tide
1:46PM2.01m
2:00AM1.82m
2:15PM2.08m
2:52AM1.69m
2:48PM2.11m
3:51AM1.56m
3:28PM2.12m
5:04AM1.44m
4:16PM2.09m
6:33AM1.37m
5:19PM2.05m
8:06AM1.40m
6:35PM2.04m
Low Tide
7:58PM0.27m
7:58AM0.32m
8:43PM0.19m
8:31AM0.52m
9:35PM0.13m
9:08AM0.71m
10:34PM0.10m
9:52AM0.90m
11:43PM0.09m
10:53AM1.04m
1:00AM0.04m
12:19PM1.11m
2:14AM-0.04m
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6:39
6:41
6:41
6:43
6:43
6:45
6:46
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7:52
7:51
7:49
7:47
7:45
7:44
7:43
 mm
5
1
5
9
1
1
Temp °C
16
16
13
17
16
14
17
18
16
19
19
17
16
16
16
17
17
15
16
17
15
Feels °C
14
14
13
15
14
13
15
17
16
15
12
14
15
16
17
15
15
14
15
15
15
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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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