Little river - Clam Beach

Little river - Clam Beach

Humboldt, California, USA
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Wave Quality

Sloppy

Wave Type

Beach-break

Swell Direction

NorthWest, West, SouthWest

Best Wind

East

Best Tide

High tide only

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About

Little River Clam Beach, nestled in Humboldt County, offers a sandy beach break that caters to both right and left waves. The swell, best from the Northwest to Southwest, begins to show at under 3 feet and can hold up to a solid 3 feet or more. High tide is where the magic happens here, while the wind from the east keeps conditions clean and rideable. This spot is marked by its sloppy wave quality, making it a playground for those looking to catch some fun, albeit less-than-perfect surf.

Wave Characteristics

Wave QualitySloppy
Wave TypeBeach-break
Wave DirectionRight and left
Wave Powermoderate
BottomSandy
Swell SizeStarts working at Less than 1m / 3ft and holds up to 1m+ / 3ft+

Ideal Conditions

Swell DirectionNorthWest, West, SouthWest
Best WindEast
Best Tide PositionHigh tide only
Best Tide MovementRising and Falling

Location & Access

AddressClam Beach County Park, McKinleyville, CA 95519
City / AreaHumboldt
Zip Code95570
StateCalifornia
CountryUSA

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Little river - Clam Beach Questions

What kind of wave is Little river - Clam Beach?

Little river - Clam Beach is a beach break with right and left waves over a sandy bottom.

How good is the surf at Little river - Clam Beach?

Little river - Clam Beach is rated sloppy for wave quality.

What swell works best at Little river - Clam Beach?

Little river - Clam Beach works best on a northwest, west, southwest swell. Swell size: starts working at Less than 1m / 3ft and holds up to 1m+ / 3ft+.

What wind is best for Little river - Clam Beach?

The best wind for Little river - Clam Beach is east.

What tide is best for surfing Little river - Clam Beach?

Little river - Clam Beach works best at high tide only on rising and falling.

Where can I stay near Little river - Clam Beach?

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Where is Little river - Clam Beach?

Little river - Clam Beach is a surf spot in Humboldt, California, USA.