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Trinidad State Beach

A pockety Humboldt sandbar behind Trinidad Head that serves up lefts and rights with some push with a sting of rock-strewn consequence. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for Trinidad State Beach in California.

Break TypeBeach Break
Skill LevelIntermediate
LocationCalifornia, US
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Lineup Insights

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The Wave

Best days are WSW-NW groundswells with light E winds.

The break prefers lower tidal stages for steeper takeoffs but can clean up on mid/high with long-period swell.

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Lineup Guide

Lineup behavior is shaped by Trinidad Head and the Buddha-like sea stack-enter at the public lot and paddle right of the prominent rock to avoid shallow rocks and local currents.

Respect the local peak and watch for submerged hazards during lower tidal stages.

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