Garths Reef Surf Break

Lat Long: 41.77° N 124.24° W

Garths Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 am 21 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Garths Reef sea temperature is
15.1°C
1.4° 

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


Garths Reef surf forecast from 22 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 22 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 13s period, WNW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 22 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 13s period, WNW swell with 745 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 21 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 17s period with SW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Garths Reef this week:

The surf forecast for Garths Reef over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 21) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 1.2m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Garths Reef in the next 16 days are 1.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 22) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 22) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Mon 21st Sep)2.5ft (0.8m) 17s
Best Surf 8AM (Tue 22nd Sep)5ft (1.5m) 13s
Most Powerful 8AM (Tue 22nd Sep)5ft (1.5m) 13s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Garths Reef over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Tue afternoon, min 12°C on Mon morning). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu night. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri afternoon, min 12°C on Sat night). Mainly strong winds.

Monday
21
Tuesday
22
Wednesday
23
Thursday
24
Friday
25
Saturday
26
Sunday
27
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SW
17
0.8
SW
17
1.1
WNW
13
1.3
WNW
12
1.2
WNW
12
1.1
WNW
11
1.1
WNW
11
1.1
WNW
11
1.6
WNW
11
1.3
WNW
11
1.2
WNW
10
1
WNW
10
1.8
WNW
9
1.9
NW
7
1.3
WNW
7
1
NW
7
1.6
NW
7
0.9
WNW
9
0.4
SW
17
0.5
SW
17
1.1
W
9
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
309
350
434
467
380
275
265
265
581
379
292
194
561
405
183
104
273
141
72
148
186
Wind (km/h)
5
W
20
NNW
5
ESE
10
NW
35
NNW
5
ESE
20
NW
30
NNW
5
SE
15
S
20
SSE
30
SSE
20
NNW
45
NNW
10
NE
5
W
10
NW
5
SSE
15
S
5
SSW
10
NNE
Wind State
glassy
cross-off
glassy
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High Tide
9:53AM1.54m
8:30PM1.77m
10:23AM1.63m
9:25PM1.84m
10:48AM1.73m
10:13PM1.90m
11:13AM1.85m
10:58PM1.94m
11:37AM1.97m
11:41PM1.96m
12:02PM2.09m
00:26AM1.96m
12:30PM2.20m
1:12AM1.92m
Low Tide
2:51PM1.07m
3:37AM0.18m
3:41PM0.91m
4:15AM0.12m
4:23PM0.73m
4:47AM0.11m
5:02PM0.53m
5:19AM0.13m
5:40PM0.34m
5:49AM0.20m
6:18PM0.15m
6:21AM0.32m
6:58PM-0.01m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
13
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9
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9
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13
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Information about the Garths Reef Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Garths Reef provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Garths Reef can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Garths Reef 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 (Garths Reef) 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 Garths Reef 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.

Garths Reef is 92 km (57 miles) from McKinleyville. If you plan a vacation in Del Norte County, look for hotels and other accommodation in McKinleyville. McKinleyville has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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