Teiki Mathieu Baillan surfing a self-made Alaya surfboard in Macaroni, Mentawaï, Indonesia. Photo by C. Naslain, 2009.
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Exit Trinidad exit about 11 miles from Arcata coming from south towards north. Make left under highway, pass through quaint town of Trinidad, gonna make "S" curve, right then left, next big curve to right takes you down to a public access(free) parking area. Park, then walk towards the rock that looks like a buddha statue, enter water there and to the right facing the water to avoid getting your arse kicked on the paddle out! DistanceIn the city WalkInstant access (< 5min) Easy to find?Easy to find Public access?Public access Special accessDon't know |
Alternative name Trinidad Beach Head
Wave qualityRegional Classic
ExperienceExperienced surfers
FrequencyRegular
TypeSand-bar
DirectionRight and left
BottomSandy with rock
PowerPowerful
Normal lengthShort (< 50m)
Good day lengthNormal (50 to 150m)
Good swell directionNorthWest
Good wind direction
Swell sizeStarts working at 1.0m-1.5m / 3ft-5ft and holds up to
Best tide positionMid and high tide
Best tide movementRising tide
Week crowdEmpty
Week-end crowdEmpty
- Rocks
- Sharks
Study big rock placement, then get in.
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Author: jeremy Contributors (1)
Trinidad state beach |
Trinidad state beach |
Trinidad state beach |
By Anonymous , 27-12-2007
yea right - this "wave" can get ok but rarely does. usually just a bunch of slop. not three stars, try .03 stars.
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By Anonymous , 03-02-2009
trinidad - The cars at the park have been getting vandalized and broken into ALOT lately. The locals are rural folk with guns, who are getting mighty sick of it.
Fair warning.