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    Best Surf Beaches in Mckinleyville

    Humboldt County, California

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    Access & safety

    Local planning guidance

    McKinleyville coastal access and forecast context for Clam Beach on Humboldt County's exposed Pacific shoreline.

    Clam Beach remains forecast-reference only. Its public access is verified, but Quiver will not issue positive recommendations or index the individual beach page until local suitability and tide behavior are validated.

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    Best of 1 Mckinleyville spots

    Clam Beach

    Surf score

    9/100

    Wave

    3.4 ft

    Wind

    Moderate

    Condition

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    Medium-period swell, moderate winds

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    Clam Beach3.4 ftModeratePoor
    Next steps

    Plan the next Mckinleyville session

    Use the city guide for spot choice, then move into timing, water temperature, or tide context.

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    Featured Beaches

    1 spots

    Clam Beach

    Intermediate

    Clam Beach is a broad, exposed public sand beach north of the Little River. County access and facilities are verified, but reliable spot-level surf, tide, and skill guidance is too limited to promote it as a recommendation.

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    Clam Beach

    Intermediate

    Clam Beach is a broad, exposed public sand beach north of the Little River. County access and facilities are verified, but reliable spot-level surf, tide, and skill guidance is too limited to promote it as a recommendation.

    McKinleyville surf mapNorthern California forecast

    Session Timing

    Today

    Use the forecast as a reference only and confirm the actual sandbars, currents, and shorebreak from the beach.

    Now

    Do not treat an empty lineup as proof of safe conditions; exposed Humboldt beaches can carry strong current and sneaker-wave risk.

    Weekend

    Check Humboldt County notices for Clam Beach access and campground conditions before traveling.

    Guides by Intent

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    McKinleyville tide charts — today's highs, lows & surf windows

    Tides dictate which banks fire in McKinleyville. This breakdown maps upcoming highs and lows to the sandbars, reefs, and piers that flip on with just a foot of variance.

    • Clam Beach
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    Live water temps and wetsuit planner for McKinleyville

    From spring upwelling chills to balmy south-swell summers, McKinleyville water temps fluctuate more than the forecast suggests. Use this guide to pick the right rubber and understand when sudden drops are coming.

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    About surfing in Mckinleyville

    Mckinleyville has 1 surf spot. They break down by skill level: 1 intermediate.
    The top-ranked surf spots in Mckinleyville are: 1. Clam Beach. Rankings are based on community ratings, reviews, and recent surf intel.
    Mckinleyville's surf spots are generally suited for intermediate to advanced surfers. Beginners should check individual spot reports for days with smaller, mellower conditions.
    Water temperatures in the area range from 55-72°F. In summer, spring suit or 3/2mm is typical. In winter, bring 4/3mm.

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