Gale Point Surf Break

Lat Long: 40.02° N 124.04° W

Issued: 4 pm 18 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Gale Point sea temperature is
11.9° C

Slightly cooler than normal

Gale Point surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Gale Point surf forecast from 19 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 21 Jun, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 16s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 25 Jun, 2AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 9s period, NW swell with 749 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 19 Jun, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 16s period with SW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Gale Point this week:

The surf forecast for Gale Point over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Jun 19) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 1.2m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Gale Point in the next 16 days are 2.2m 9s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jun 25) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 10s period and expected on Sunday (Jun 21) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Fri 19th Jun)3.5ft (1.1m) 16s
Best Surf 2AM (Sun 21st Jun)3.5ft (1.1m) 16s
Most Powerful 2AM (Thu 25th Jun)7ft (2.2m) 9s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Gale Point over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Very mild (max 14°C on Fri morning, min 11°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Wed morning, min 11°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Thu
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
3
2
3
1
2
4
3
3
4
2
3
3
2
2
4
2
3
3
1
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
SW
16
1
SW
16
1
SW
15
1.1
SW
15
0.8
SSW
18
0.9
SSW
14
1.2
SSW
16
1.1
SSW
16
1.9
NW
9
1.6
NW
8
1.8
NW
8
0.8
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
0.7
SW
16
0.7
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
16
1.5
NW
9
1.6
NW
9
1.7
NW
9
2.2
NW
9
1.7
NW
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
508
489
459
503
352
357
641
620
548
375
408
264
250
268
229
318
371
430
450
749
481
Wind (km/h)
5
WSW
5
SE
5
SW
5
SSW
5
NNE
15
W
5
WNW
10
NNE
15
WNW
5
W
5
NNE
10
SSW
5
WSW
0
WNW
5
SW
5
WNW
5
E
10
W
20
NNW
15
NNE
20
NW
Wind State
glassy
cross
glassy
on
glassy
cross-on
cross
off
cross
glassy
glassy
cross-on
glassy
glassy
on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross
High Tide
3:44PM1.53m
2:28AM1.83m
4:31PM1.58m
3:30AM1.60m
5:17PM1.63m
4:40AM1.38m
6:02PM1.69m
6:02AM1.20m
6:45PM1.74m
7:31AM1.11m
7:26PM1.78m
8:54AM1.10m
8:06PM1.82m
10:03AM1.14m
Low Tide
8:44PM0.81m
9:36AM-0.30m
9:58PM0.75m
10:24AM-0.08m
11:16PM0.64m
11:10AM0.14m
00:31AM0.50m
11:56AM0.36m
1:38AM0.34m
12:42PM0.55m
2:37AM0.18m
1:29PM0.71m
3:29AM0.04m
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rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
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part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
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5:47
5:47
5:47
5:47
5:47
5:48
5:48
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8:46
8:47
8:47
8:47
8:47
8:47
8:47
8:49
 mm
1
2
1
Temp °C
13
13
14
14
13
14
13
13
14
14
13
14
14
12
13
13
13
15
20
19
17
Feels °C
12
13
14
14
13
12
11
13
12
12
12
12
13
12
12
12
12
14
15
15
13
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
NW
10
1.2
NW
10
1.1
NW
9
1.1
NW
9
1.1
NW
10
1
NW
10
1.2
SSW
16
1.1
NW
10
1.3
NW
9
0.9
SSW
14
1.2
NW
8
1.1
NW
8
1.1
NW
8
1.1
NW
8
1.1
NW
8
1.1
NW
8
1.5
NW
9
1.6
NW
9
0.8
SSW
18
1.5
NW
9
0.8
SSW
16
Energy kJ
315
257
196
196
213
188
641
230
275
362
196
169
142
131
131
135
359
430
356
343
295
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
SW
16
1
SW
16
1
SW
15
1.1
SW
15
0.9
SW
14
0.9
SSW
14
0.8
NNW
10
1.1
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
16
0.4
SSW
19
0.9
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
0.7
SW
16
0.7
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
15
0.8
SSW
18
0.8
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
16
0.5
SSW
13
Energy kJ
508
489
459
503
301
357
117
620
430
148
330
264
250
268
229
318
272
356
256
380
101
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
S
13
0.7
S
13
0.6
S
13
0.6
S
12
0.8
SSW
18
0.5
SSW
18
0.5
S
12
0.4
SW
20
0.4
SSW
20
0.3
S
11
0.6
SSW
18
0.6
SSW
18
0.4
SSW
18
0.7
SSW
13
0.7
SSW
13
0.6
SSW
20
0.7
SSW
19
0.7
SSW
15
0.2
S
12
0.5
SSW
13
0.1
S
11
Energy kJ
168
165
116
105
352
176
66
98
149
20
211
209
121
151
154
298
371
188
11
99
2
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
NW
5
1.3
NW
6
1.9
NW
9
1.6
NW
8
1.8
NW
8
1.7
NW
9
2.2
NW
9
1.7
NW
9
Energy kJ
45
128
548
375
408
450
749
481
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
3
3
2
1
4
2
3
4
2
3
3
2
3
4
1
3
4
3
Distance (km)
0
3
0
70
0
280
911
0
280
0
0
240
0
0
139
64
0
280
240
26
240
Best forecast wave conditions in Humboldt County
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
3
4
3
4
3
4
3
3
4
4
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
3
4
4
3
2
4
2
3
4
3
3
3
2
3
4
2
3
4
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
6
4
4
5
8
9
7
7
6
6
6
5
6
5
5
7
6
7
9
7
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Information about the Gale Point Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Gale Point provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Gale Point can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Gale Point surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Gale Point) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Gale Point may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

Gale Point is 87 km (54 miles) from Eureka. If you plan a vacation in Humboldt County, look for hotels and other accommodation in Eureka. Eureka has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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