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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 pm Thursday 20 Mar 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 Thursday (Mar 20) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 15s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Little River State Beach in the next 12 days are 3.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Mar 27) at 11PM. 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 16s period and expected on Friday (Mar 21) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Thu 20th Mar) | 10ft (3.0m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Thu 27th Mar) | 11ft (3.5m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Thu 27th Mar) | 11ft (3.5m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Little River State Beach over the next 12 days.
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| Period(s) (?) | 12 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 9 |
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| Energy (?) | 2204 | 2079 | 2771 | 2400 | 1866 | 1837 | 1731 | 1725 | 2662 | 1644 | 1206 | 1026 | 980 | 1347 | 1749 | 1728 | 2386 | 1533 | 1048 | 1783 | 1947 | 2683 | 3543 | 2738 | 2732 | 1903 | 1473 | 1420 | 1438 | 1102 | 786 | 460 | 408 | 331 | 222 | 390 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross | glass | glass | cross- on | cross- off | cross- on | cross | glass | cross- on | cross- on | glass | cross- on | cross- on | glass | cross- on | cross | cross- off | cross- on | cross | cross- off | cross | glass | cross- off | cross | cross- on | off | glass | cross | cross- off | glass |
High Tide / height (m) | 5:40PM 1.79 | 4:00AM 2.30 | 7:22PM 1.76 | 4:54AM 2.26 | 8:51PM 1.82 | 6:07AM 2.25 | 9:36PM 1.92 | 7:24AM 2.30 | 10:05PM 2.04 | 8:34AM 2.38 | 10:31PM 2.19 | 9:35AM 2.47 | 10:58PM 2.35 | 10:32AM 2.55 | 11:27PM 2.53 | 11:28AM 2.58 | 11:58PM 2.69 | 12:23PM 2.56 | 12:32AM 2.83 | 1:18PM 2.49 | 1:08AM 2.90 | 2:16PM 2.38 | 1:48AM 2.91 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 9:40PM 1.59 | 11:51AM 0.79 | 10:28PM 1.69 | 1:03PM 0.76 | 12:00AM 1.75 | 2:08PM 0.68 | 1:40AM 1.71 | 3:00PM 0.57 | 2:52AM 1.56 | 3:45PM 0.48 | 3:48AM 1.35 | 4:25PM 0.43 | 4:38AM 1.08 | 5:04PM 0.44 | 5:26AM 0.79 | 5:42PM 0.52 | 6:14AM 0.51 | 6:21PM 0.66 | 7:02AM 0.30 | 7:00PM 0.84 | 7:52AM 0.16 | 7:42PM 1.04 | 8:45AM 0.13 | |||||||||||||
Thu 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tue 01 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 7:18 | - | - | 7:16 | - | - | 7:15 | - | - | 7:13 | - | - | 7:11 | - | - | 7:09 | - | - | 7:07 | - | - | 7:07 | - | - | 7:05 | - | - | 7:03 | - | - | 7:01 | - | - | 7:00 |
| Sunset | 7:28 | - | - | 7:29 | - | - | 7:30 | - | - | 7:30 | - | - | 7:31 | - | - | 7:32 | - | - | 7:34 | - | - | 7:35 | - | - | 7:36 | - | - | 7:37 | - | - | 7:37 | - | - | 7:39 | - | - |
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Rain (mm) | 1 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 15 | 4 | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 6 | - | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 10 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 15 | 12 | 16 | 17 | 10 | 14 | 14 | 10 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 8 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 13 | 15 | 12 | 16 |
| Feels °C (?) | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 10 | 14 | 14 | 8 | 13 | 13 | 8 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 8 | 8 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 9 | 11 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 9 | 14 |
Short Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 34mm), heaviest during Fri night. Very mild (max 13°C on Sun morning, min 8°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon afternoon, min 10°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 14°C on Wed afternoon, min 6°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Some drizzle, heaviest during Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Sat night, min 9°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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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