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Eureka Surf Forecast

Northern California

Little River State Beach5-6+ftMoonstone beach5-6+ftTrinidad State Beach6-7+ftCollege Cove3-4+ftPalmers Point6-7ft
Eureka surf spot

Current Conditions

Poor
Wave Height
7-8+ft
overhead
Swell Period
8.05s
Wind
24mph
NNE / Gusts 37mph
Conditions
Poor
Active Swells
Primary
1.0ft @ 16sSW
Secondary
0.5ft @ 12sSSW
Wind Swell
9.6ft @ 8sNW

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Spot Guide

Break
Beach
Bottom
Sand
Level
Intermediate
Crowd
Light
Best Swell
W
Best Wind
E
Season
Fall

Eureka's beach breaks offer the most accessible surf near Humboldt Bay, with sandy bottoms and relatively consistent peaks from W and NW swells. While the waves can be mellow, the standard NorCal conditions — frigid 52°F water, sharks, and strong currents — make this intermediate territory. One of the more approachable spots in the Eureka area for experienced surfers visiting the region.

Cold waterSharksStrong currentsFogRip currents

Forecast Charts

Daily Forecast

Thu, Mar 26Poor

Slim pickings today — 7-8ft and poor with calm winds.

6am9am12pm3pm
16s SW|Calm
Fri, Mar 27Fair - Good

Steady 9-10ft waves on offer on NW swell at 10s — barely a breath of wind.

6am9am12pm3pm
10s NW|Calm
Sat, Mar 28Very Good

Get out early for the best of it — 8-9ft waves on NW swell at 9s and barely a breath of wind. Size drops off to 6-7ft by the afternoon.

6am9am12pm3pm
9s NW|Calm
Sun, Mar 29Good

Early morning is your best window — 4-5ft waves on NW swell at 9s with glassy conditions. Things get a bit scrappier as the day goes on.

6am9am12pm3pm
8s NW|Calm
Mon, Mar 30Fair - Good

Late morning into early afternoon looks best — 3-4ft with calm winds. Early on is a little rough — give it until mid-morning to shape up.

6am9am12pm3pm
8s NW|Calm

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Eureka Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Eureka?
The current wave height at Eureka is 7-8+ft with a 8.05s swell period. Wind is NNE at 24mph. Conditions are rated Poor.
How accurate is the Eureka surf forecast?
Our Eureka forecast uses NOAA GFS and other weather models combined with spot-specific bathymetry to calculate breaking wave heights. Short-range (1-3 day) forecasts are most reliable. Extended forecasts show general trends.