The Wave
Best swell windows are W-NW long-period groundswells with light E-NE offshore flow.
The beach often works chest-to-head high on a rising tide and flattens rapidly on a strong ebb.
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Moonstone Beach - Humboldt
A wide, scenic Humboldt beach that peels both lefts and rights off sandbars near the Little River mouth, lively on NW/W groundswell and mellow on smaller summer surf. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for Moonstone Beach - Humboldt in California.
Break TypeBeach Break
Skill LevelAll levels
LocationCalifornia, US
Forecast
- Waves 5-8 ft
- Period 7 s
- Wind N 7 kt
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Lineup Insights
Lineup Guide
Sharp currents and scattered submerged rock near the river mouth shape the lineup and can make paddle-outs punchy on bigger days.
Watch for seasonal shark sightings and plentiful urchins around the rocky points.
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