The Wave
The break favors longer-period northwest groundswells and cleans up for east (onshore->offshore) winds, with the most consistent shape around high tide into the rising tide when sandbars link into peelable peaks.
Surf GuideCalifornia
Little River State Beach
A wide, low-profile Humboldt beach break at the Little River mouth that produces fun lefts and rights over shifting sandbars, best threaded on northwest groundswells with clean east offshore winds. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for Little River State Beach in California.
Break TypeBeach Break
Skill LevelAll levels
LocationCalifornia, US
Forecast
- Waves 5-7 ft
- Period 10 s
- Wind N 10 kt
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Shoreline hazards-rocky edges near the river mouth, recurring rip channels, sea urchins and occasional shark sightings-dictate pickier lineups and conservative exits.
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