Trinidad State Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 41.07° N 124.15° W

Issued: 4 pm 05 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Trinidad State Beach sea temperature is
11.9° C

1.0°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 6 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 6 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 8s period, NW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 9 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 8s period, NW swell with 899 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 6 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 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 06) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 12s. 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 2.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 09) 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 6th Jul)6ft (1.9m) 8s
Best Surf 2AM (Mon 6th Jul)6ft (1.9m) 8s
Most Powerful 8PM (Thu 9th Jul)8ft (2.5m) 8s

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 Sun afternoon, min 10°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

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

Sun
5
Monday
6
Tuesday
7
Wednesday
8
Thursday
9
Friday
10
Saturday
11
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
2
1
3
1
1
3
1
0
3
0
2
3
1
0
1
0
0
2
2
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.8
NW
8
1.9
NW
8
1.6
NW
8
1.5
NW
8
1.6
NW
7
1.4
NW
11
0.6
SW
16
0.7
SW
18
0.7
SW
18
0.8
SW
18
2.1
NW
8
2.1
NW
8
2.4
NW
8
2.3
NW
8
2
NW
8
1.4
NW
7
1.3
NW
8
1.1
NW
9
1.5
NW
9
1.7
NW
7
1.6
NW
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
437
498
341
270
285
445
184
307
307
366
512
523
765
736
468
178
208
206
351
285
450
Wind (km/h)
5
W
5
SSW
10
WNW
15
NW
0
NNW
10
WNW
15
NNW
0
NE
10
NW
20
NNW
5
NNE
20
NNW
20
NNW
5
ESE
10
NNW
20
NNW
10
N
15
NNW
20
NNW
5
S
10
NNW
Wind State
on
glassy
on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
glassy
cross-on
High Tide
4:35PM1.76m
3:57AM1.52m
5:10PM1.85m
5:06AM1.37m
5:48PM1.94m
6:31AM1.28m
6:32PM2.04m
8:03AM1.27m
7:22PM2.14m
9:29AM1.35m
8:17PM2.24m
10:37AM1.46m
9:14PM2.33m
11:33AM1.57m
Low Tide
10:29PM0.73m
10:20AM0.21m
11:32PM0.59m
11:00AM0.42m
00:39AM0.41m
11:47AM0.62m
1:46AM0.19m
12:44PM0.80m
2:49AM-0.04m
1:51PM0.93m
3:47AM-0.26m
3:00PM0.98m
4:42AM-0.44m
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5:50
5:50
5:50
5:52
5:52
5:54
5:54
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8:52
8:51
8:51
8:51
8:50
8:50
8:49
8:49
 mm
Temp °C
17
14
15
16
13
15
15
12
15
16
13
15
15
12
15
17
14
15
16
13
16
Feels °C
17
14
14
15
11
13
13
10
13
14
12
13
12
10
13
14
12
13
13
12
15
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.8
NW
8
1.9
NW
8
1.6
NW
8
1.5
NW
8
1.6
NW
7
1.4
NW
11
0.8
WNW
10
1
NW
6
1.2
NW
10
1.6
NW
7
2.1
NW
8
2.1
NW
8
2.4
NW
8
2.3
NW
8
2
NW
8
1.4
NW
7
1.3
NW
8
1.1
NW
9
0.6
SW
14
1.7
NW
7
1.6
NW
10
Energy kJ
437
498
341
270
285
445
133
78
268
228
512
523
765
736
468
178
208
206
132
285
450
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
WNW
13
0.6
WNW
12
0.8
WNW
12
0.9
WNW
11
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SW
20
0.6
SW
16
0.8
WNW
10
0.7
SW
18
0.8
SW
18
0.8
SW
16
0.7
SW
16
0.7
SW
16
0.7
SW
16
0.6
SW
15
0.9
NW
8
0.6
SW
15
0.6
SW
14
0.1
W
19
0.6
SW
15
0.6
SW
14
Energy kJ
99
115
158
180
161
239
157
122
307
366
310
254
254
239
143
102
136
132
7
134
119
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SW
18
0.4
SW
18
0.4
SW
17
0.6
SW
16
0.4
SW
20
0.6
SW
16
0.5
SW
19
0.7
SW
18
0.5
SW
15
0.7
WNW
9
0.3
SW
13
0.6
SW
15
0.5
WNW
10
0.1
W
18
0.1
W
16
0.1
W
17
0.2
W
18
Energy kJ
112
109
107
167
136
161
184
307
104
78
28
143
54
6
5
6
27
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
NW
7
1.5
NW
9
Energy kJ
97
351
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
1
3
2
2
3
4
2
3
4
2
3
3
2
2
3
3
2
1
Distance (km)
54
0
141
493
0
493
493
0
321
493
0
390
493
0
493
492
39
321
140
0
79
Best forecast wave conditions in Humboldt County
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
4
4
3
3
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
2
4
2
2
4
4
2
4
4
2
4
3
3
4
3
3
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
7
8
7
5
5
9
6
9
9
5
6
5
4
5
5
4
5
4
4
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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