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Eureka Surf Forecast

Northern California

Little River State Beach5-6ftMoonstone beach5-6+ftTrinidad State Beach5-6+ftCollege Cove2-3ftPalmers Point5-6+ft
Eureka surf spot

Current Conditions

Poor
Wave Height
8-9+ft
overhead to double overhead
Swell Period
8.15s
Wind
22mph
NNE / Gusts 34mph
Conditions
Poor
Active Swells
Primary
1.0ft @ 16sSW
Wind Swell
10.1ft @ 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 barely a breath of wind.

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

Steady 10-11ft waves on offer on NW swell at 10s — barely a breath of wind.

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

Aim for the middle of the day — 6-7ft on NW swell at 10s with calm winds. It's a bit wonky first thing but settles down.

6am9am12pm3pm
11s NW|Calm
Sun, Mar 29Fair - Good

Get out early for the best of it — 4-5ft waves on WNW swell at 10s and glassy conditions. Conditions go downhill through the afternoon.

6am9am12pm3pm
9s WNW|Calm
Mon, Mar 30Fair

Rideable all day with 2-3ft waves on WNW swell at 8s and glassy conditions.

6am9am12pm3pm
8s WNW|Calm

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Eureka Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Eureka?
The current wave height at Eureka is 8-9+ft with a 8.15s swell period. Wind is NNE at 22mph. 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.