Northern Humboldt County
12 of 12 beaches scored, 0 good now
5.0FairAverage Beach ScoreBest: Baker Beach, 5.6
- Water
- 13°C55°F
- Wind
- 10 km/h6 mph
- Waves
- 2.3 m8 ft
Little River State Beach, Humboldt CountyHumboldt County beaches
Which Humboldt County beach is best right now? 16 beaches ranked by live weather, wind, waves and water temperature.
- Beaches16
- Good later0 of 16
- Water13 to 14°C55 to 58°F
- Best tomorrowBaker Beach5.6Goodtomorrow
Updated 11:34 pm local timeScores from Open-Meteo forecasts, refreshed hourlyColors follow the lifeguard flags
Top 3 right now
6 beaches score 5.6 right now. These three have the best stretch ahead, then the lightest wind.
15.6GoodtomorrowBaker Beach
Humboldt County
Dark there now. Best 6 pm tomorrow- Air
- 9°C49°F
- Water
- 13°C55°F
- Wind
- 7 km/h4 mph
- Waves
- 2.2 m7 ft
Tomorrow, hour by hourBest 6 pm, 5.6
25.6GoodtomorrowCollege Cove North
Humboldt County
Dark there now. Best 6 pm tomorrow- Air
- 9°C49°F
- Water
- 13°C55°F
- Wind
- 7 km/h4 mph
- Waves
- 2.2 m7 ft
Tomorrow, hour by hourBest 6 pm, 5.6- 35.6Goodtomorrow
College Cove South
Humboldt County
Dark there now. Best 6 pm tomorrow- Air
- 9°C49°F
- Water
- 13°C55°F
- Wind
- 7 km/h4 mph
- Waves
- 2.2 m7 ft
Tomorrow, hour by hourBest 6 pm, 5.6
Humboldt County today
It is dark across Humboldt County right now: 0 of 16 scored beaches look good later, water is 13 to 14°C55 to 58°F. Read at 11:34 pm; everything below is computed from that reading.
Southern Humboldt County
4 of 4 beaches scored, 0 good now
4.0FairAverage Beach ScoreBest: Black Sands Beach, 5.5
- Water
- 14°C57°F
- Wind
- 32 km/h20 mph
- Waves
- 2.4 m8 ft
Warmest water
14°C58°F
Black Sands Beach
Humboldt County. 1.1°2.0° above the Humboldt County average. Score 5.5 Good.
Best hours
The best hour left today is 2 pm (3.5); the weakest is 8 am (2.6).
No stretch reaches a good score.
Humboldt County tomorrow: the best hour is 6 pm (4.7) and the weakest is 4 pm (4.1).
No stretch reaches a good score.
7 to 10, green flag4 to 7, yellowUnder 4, redAverage of the scored beaches, each hour
All Humboldt County beaches
Every Humboldt County beach we track, ranked by its live Beach Score. Hover a row to find it on the map.
5.6GoodtomorrowBaker Beach
Humboldt County
2.2 m7 ft waves, light wind and 13°C55°F water.
- Water13°C55°F
- Air9°C49°F
- Wind7 km/h4 mph
- Waves2.2 m7 ft
- No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
5.6GoodtomorrowCollege Cove North
Humboldt County
2.2 m7 ft waves, light wind and 13°C55°F water.
- Water13°C55°F
- Air9°C49°F
- Wind7 km/h4 mph
- Waves2.2 m7 ft
- Free parking
- 5.6Goodtomorrow
College Cove South
Humboldt County
2.2 m7 ft waves, light wind and 13°C55°F water.
- Water13°C55°F
- Air9°C49°F
- Wind7 km/h4 mph
- Waves2.2 m7 ft
- Free parking
5.6GoodtomorrowLittle River State Beach
Humboldt County
2.2 m7 ft waves, light wind and 13°C55°F water.
- Water13°C55°F
- Air9°C49°F
- Wind7 km/h4 mph
- Waves2.2 m7 ft
- No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
5.6GoodtomorrowMoonstone Beach
Humboldt County
2.2 m7 ft waves, light wind and 13°C55°F water.
- Water13°C55°F
- Air9°C49°F
- Wind7 km/h4 mph
- Waves2.2 m7 ft
- No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
5.6GoodtomorrowTrinidad State Beach
Humboldt County
2.2 m7 ft waves, light wind and 13°C55°F water.
- Water13°C55°F
- Air9°C49°F
- Wind7 km/h4 mph
- Waves2.2 m7 ft
- Free parking
- 5.5Goodtomorrow
Black Sands Beach
Humboldt County
1.9 m6 ft waves, strong wind and 14°C58°F water.
- Water14°C58°F
- Air13°C56°F
- Wind29 km/h18 mph
- Waves1.9 m6 ft
- No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
5.0FairtomorrowGold Bluffs Beach
Humboldt County
2.5 m8 ft waves, gentle breeze and 13°C55°F water.
- Water13°C55°F
- Air10°C50°F
- Wind15 km/h9 mph
- Waves2.5 m8 ft
- No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
- 13°C55°FNo photo yet4.7Fairtomorrow
Redwood Creek Beach
Humboldt County
2.5 m8 ft waves, light wind and 13°C55°F water.
- Water13°C55°F
- Air12°C54°F
- Wind4 km/h2 mph
- Waves2.5 m8 ft
- No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
- 13°C55°FNo photo yet4.4Fairtomorrow
Clam Beach
Humboldt County
2.2 m7 ft waves, light wind and 13°C55°F water.
- Water13°C55°F
- Air12°C54°F
- Wind4 km/h2 mph
- Waves2.2 m7 ft
- Free parking
- 13°C55°FNo photo yet4.0Fairtomorrow
Agate Beach
Humboldt County
2.4 m8 ft waves, gentle breeze and 13°C55°F water.
- Water13°C55°F
- Air12°C54°F
- Wind19 km/h12 mph
- Waves2.4 m8 ft
- No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
4.0FairtomorrowCannonball Beach
Humboldt County
2.4 m8 ft waves, gentle breeze and 13°C55°F water.
- Water13°C55°F
- Air12°C54°F
- Wind19 km/h12 mph
- Waves2.4 m8 ft
- No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
3.7PoortomorrowSomoa Beach
Humboldt County
2.3 m8 ft waves, breezy and 13°C55°F water.
- Water13°C55°F
- Air13°C55°F
- Wind22 km/h14 mph
- Waves2.3 m8 ft
- Free parking
3.6PoortomorrowCenterville Beach
Humboldt County
2.5 m8 ft waves, breezy and 13°C56°F water.
- Water13°C56°F
- Air13°C55°F
- Wind27 km/h17 mph
- Waves2.5 m8 ft
- No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
3.5PoortomorrowMattole Beach
Humboldt County
2.6 m9 ft waves, strong wind and 14°C58°F water.
- Water14°C58°F
- Air12°C54°F
- Wind35 km/h22 mph
- Waves2.6 m9 ft
- No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
3.5PoortomorrowLost Coast
Humboldt County
2.6 m9 ft waves, strong wind and 13°C56°F water.
- Water13°C56°F
- Air13°C55°F
- Wind39 km/h24 mph
- Waves2.6 m9 ft
- No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
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Humboldt County beach questions
Answered from today’s data. Numbers change as the forecast does.
What is the best beach in Humboldt County right now?
Baker Beach has the top Beach Score tomorrow: 5.6 Good, with 7 km/h (4 mph) of wind. Scores are ranked from live forecasts, so the order changes through the day.
What is the water temperature in Humboldt County today?
Sea water is 13 to 14°C (55 to 58°F) across the 16 scored beaches. The warmest is Black Sands Beach, at 14°C (58°F).
Where is the sea calmest in Humboldt County right now?
Black Sands Beach has the smallest waves, at 1.9 m (6 ft) with 29 km/h (18 mph) of wind.
Which Humboldt County beaches have lifeguards?
None of the listed beaches carry a lifeguard tag on OpenStreetMap yet. That means we do not know, not that there are none. Follow posted flags and local advice.
What is the best time to go to the beach in Humboldt County today?
Averaged across the scored beaches, the best hour today is 2 pm, at 3.5 Poor. Each beach page has its own hour-by-hour forecast.
Are there live beach cams in Humboldt County?
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How many beaches does Check the Beach cover in Humboldt County?
All 16 beaches in our data for Humboldt County are scored live on this page.
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