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Little River State Beach Surf Forecast
/ CAL – Humboldt (25 breaks) / California (404 breaks) /
Little River State Beach surfForecast / CAL – Humboldt / USA
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 am Sunday 20 Apr 2025 PDT
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Little River State Beach this week:
The surf forecast for Little River State Beach over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Apr 20) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 15s. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Little River State Beach in the next 12 days are 3.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Apr 26) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 19s period and expected on Tuesday (Apr 22) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Sun 20th Apr) | 8ft (2.5m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Mon 21st Apr) | 11ft (3.5m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Sat 26th Apr) | 11ft (3.5m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Little River State Beach over the next 12 days.
Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | Wednesday 23 | Thursday 24 | Friday 25 | Saturday 26 | Sunday 27 | Monday 28 | Tuesday 29 | Wednesday 30 | Thursday 01 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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| Period(s) (?) | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 13 | 10 | 12 | 15 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 19 | 8 | 8 | 16 | 10 | 9 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 7 |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 958 | 1305 | 948 | 772 | 1544 | 1366 | 952 | 2059 | 1342 | 665 | 596 | 424 | 312 | 148 | 239 | 146 | 1065 | 2253 | 3107 | 1941 | 1045 | 1003 | 716 | 389 | 222 | 284 | 135 | 83 | 208 | 206 | 203 | 196 | 136 | 132 | 102 | 71 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- on | cross | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | glass | cross- on | on | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | on | cross- off | cross- on | cross | glass | cross- on | cross | glass | cross- on | cross- on | off | cross- on | cross | glass |
High Tide / height (m) | 7:51PM 1.96 | 5:29AM 2.20 | 8:31PM 2.07 | 6:52AM 2.18 | 9:02PM 2.21 | 8:10AM 2.21 | 9:32PM 2.38 | 9:20AM 2.26 | 10:03PM 2.56 | 10:24AM 2.32 | 10:36PM 2.74 | 11:24AM 2.37 | 11:12PM 2.89 | 12:22PM 2.38 | 11:51PM 2.99 | 1:20PM 2.36 | 12:33AM 3.02 | 2:18PM 2.31 | 1:17AM 2.97 | 3:19PM 2.23 | 2:06AM 2.85 | 4:24PM 2.17 | 3:00AM 2.68 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 12:12PM 0.66 | 12:02AM 1.74 | 1:11PM 0.64 | 1:31AM 1.62 | 2:04PM 0.63 | 2:38AM 1.39 | 2:51PM 0.64 | 3:33AM 1.08 | 3:36PM 0.69 | 4:23AM 0.75 | 4:19PM 0.78 | 5:11AM 0.42 | 5:02PM 0.90 | 5:59AM 0.15 | 5:46PM 1.04 | 6:47AM -0.03 | 6:31PM 1.18 | 7:38AM -0.10 | 7:18PM 1.31 | 8:31AM -0.07 | 8:09PM 1.43 | 9:27AM 0.05 | 9:08PM 1.53 | |||||||||||||
Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | Wednesday 23 | Thursday 24 | Friday 25 | Saturday 26 | Sunday 27 | Monday 28 | Tuesday 29 | Wednesday 30 | Thursday 01 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:30 | - | - | 6:28 | - | - | 6:26 | - | - | 6:24 | - | - | 6:24 | - | - | 6:22 | - | - | 6:20 | - | - | 6:20 | - | - | 6:18 | - | - | 6:16 | - | - | 6:16 | - | - | 6:13 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 8:00 | - | - | 8:01 | - | - | 8:02 | - | - | 8:04 | - | - | 8:05 | - | - | 8:06 | - | - | 8:07 | - | - | 8:07 | - | - | 8:08 | - | - | 8:09 | - | - | 8:10 | - | - | 8:12 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 8 | 3 | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 11 | 12 | 9 | 13 | 13 | 9 | 11 | 13 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 9 | 11 | 13 | 10 | 14 | 14 | 11 | 14 | 15 | 11 |
| Feels °C (?) | 7 | 8 | 4 | 8 | 7 | 4 | 7 | 7 | 4 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 5 | 9 | 10 | 7 | 11 | 11 | 8 | 12 | 13 | 9 |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Mon morning, min 7°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNW on Sun afternoon, calm by Tue morning). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Very mild (max 12°C on Wed morning, min 7°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 13°C on Mon afternoon, min 6°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Sat afternoon, calm by Mon night). | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Thu afternoon, min 8°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Little River State Beach Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Little River State Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Little River State Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Little River 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 (Little River 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 Little River 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.
Little River State Beach is 6 km (4 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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