Trinidad State Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 41.07° N 124.15° W

Issued: 4 am 27 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Trinidad State Beach sea temperature is
13.2° C

Normal 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 27 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 2 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 8s period, NW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 30 Jun, 8PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 10s period, NW swell with 2,533 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 28 Jun, 5AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 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 Sunday (Jun 28) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 16s. 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 3.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 30) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Sun 28th Jun)7ft (2.1m) 8s
Best Surf 5AM (Thu 2nd Jul)8ft (2.5m) 8s
Most Powerful 8PM (Tue 30th Jun)11ft (3.5m) 10s

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 16°C on Sat afternoon, min 10°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the N on Sat morning, fresh winds from the NNW by Sun afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue afternoon, min 11°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNW on Tue afternoon, calm by Wed night).

Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
1
Thursday
2
Friday
3
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
0
1
0
0
2
1
0
1
1
0
1
2
1
3
1
0
0
0
0
2
Swell
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
WNW
9
1.7
WNW
9
2.2
NW
8
2.1
NW
8
3
NW
8
3
NW
9
2.5
NW
8
3.5
NW
9
3.5
NW
9
3
NW
9
3.5
NW
9
3.5
NW
9
2.5
NW
9
3.5
NNW
9
3
NW
9
2.1
NW
8
1.8
NW
7
1.5
NW
7
1.4
NW
7
1.6
NW
7
1.6
NW
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
398
440
535
588
1418
1507
921
1839
1854
1477
2378
1915
1134
1909
1270
533
340
222
198
233
269
Wind (km/h)
20
NNW
25
NNW
20
N
30
NNW
35
NNW
20
N
30
NNW
40
NNW
25
N
30
NNW
40
NNW
25
N
20
NNW
30
NNW
5
N
10
NW
20
NNW
10
NNW
15
NW
20
NNW
5
SE
Wind State
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-off
High Tide
12:05PM1.46m
10:24PM2.02m
12:43PM1.51m
11:03PM2.04m
1:18PM1.54m
11:41PM2.05m
1:52PM1.55m
00:18AM2.03m
2:25PM1.58m
00:55AM1.99m
2:58PM1.60m
1:33AM1.92m
3:31PM1.64m
2:14AM1.81m
Low Tide
4:29PM1.05m
5:47AM-0.19m
5:12PM1.05m
6:23AM-0.23m
5:52PM1.02m
6:58AM-0.26m
6:31PM0.99m
7:33AM-0.27m
7:11PM0.97m
8:06AM-0.25m
7:53PM0.93m
8:39AM-0.20m
8:39PM0.89m
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:46
5:46
5:46
5:47
5:47
5:48
5:48
<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
 mm
Temp °C
15
16
13
16
16
14
15
16
14
15
16
14
15
16
13
14
14
13
14
14
13
Feels °C
11
11
8
11
10
8
10
9
8
10
9
8
11
11
9
12
12
10
11
11
10
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
WNW
9
0.6
SW
18
2.2
NW
8
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SW
16
3
NW
9
0.4
SW
15
0.4
SW
15
3.5
NW
9
0.3
SW
19
0.4
SW
19
3.5
NW
9
2.5
NW
9
0.4
SW
17
3
NW
9
2.1
NW
8
1.8
NW
7
1.5
NW
7
1.4
NW
7
0.4
SW
15
1.6
NW
7
Energy kJ
398
192
535
161
159
1507
75
75
1854
59
130
1915
1134
98
1270
533
340
222
198
75
269
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SW
18
0.6
SW
16
0.1
W
15
0.4
SW
16
0.3
SW
21
0.2
WSW
18
0.4
SW
15
0.3
SW
15
0.6
SW
18
0.4
SW
18
0.1
SW
21
0.6
SW
16
0.4
SW
16
0.4
SW
16
0.5
SW
15
0.4
SW
15
0.3
WNW
15
0.6
SW
16
Energy kJ
304
161
4
88
72
31
77
34
197
109
18
163
90
88
107
76
42
157
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
WSW
18
0.1
SW
21
0.4
SW
19
0.3
SW
14
0.3
SW
14
0.1
W
18
0.1
W
16
0.3
SW
19
0.2
W
16
0.3
SW
18
0.2
WNW
15
0.4
WNW
14
Energy kJ
31
18
133
31
31
6
5
59
20
49
21
63
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.7
WNW
9
2.1
NW
8
3
NW
8
2.5
NW
8
3.5
NW
9
3
NW
9
3.5
NW
9
3.5
NNW
9
1.6
NW
7
Energy kJ
440
588
1418
921
1839
1477
2378
1909
233
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
3
4
3
3
2
2
4
4
1
4
2
2
4
1
1
2
1
1
2
Distance (km)
787
901
5
321
493
39
353
493
39
348
789
140
390
493
3
79
813
18
79
493
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Humboldt County
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
4
4
3
2
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
3
4
3
4
4
2
4
4
2
4
4
2
4
1
2
3
2
2
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
6
8
5
5
6
6
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
7
9
5
4
7
5
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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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