Harbor Entrance at Eureka Surf Break

Lat Long: 40.77° N 124.23° W

Harbor Entrance at Eureka Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 am 17 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Harbor Entrance at Eureka sea temperature is
12.1°C
1.0° 

Harbor Entrance at Eureka surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Harbor Entrance at Eureka surf forecast from 17 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 19 Oct, 11PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 13s period, WNW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 20 Oct, 2AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 13s period, WNW swell with 3,296 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 18 Oct, 5AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 12s period with WNW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Harbor Entrance at Eureka this week:

The surf forecast for Harbor Entrance at Eureka over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Oct 18) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 1.7m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Harbor Entrance at Eureka in the next 16 days are 3.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Oct 20) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 16s period and expected on Tuesday (Oct 20) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Sun 18th Oct)6ft (1.8m) 12s
Best Surf11PM (Mon 19th Oct)10ft (3.0m) 13s
Most Powerful 2AM (Tue 20th Oct)10ft (3.0m) 13s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Harbor Entrance at Eureka over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Sat morning, min 9°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Tue morning, min 9°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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WNW
11
1.7
WNW
12
2.4
NW
11
1.9
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13
2
WNW
12
1.8
NW
12
1.4
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11
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WNW
13
2.4
WNW
11
1.9
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10
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10
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16
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13
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12
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Energy kJ
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1492
1217
1163
843
503
3296
1358
734
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204
774
1229
1346
1284
1042
650
Wind (km/h)
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NNW
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NNW
5
W
10
NNW
5
ESE
5
SW
10
SW
10
NNE
5
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15
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NNW
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5
SW
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15
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High Tide
4:05PM1.59m
7:32AM1.25m
5:15PM1.51m
8:26AM1.33m
6:39PM1.46m
9:05AM1.42m
7:57PM1.46m
9:36AM1.54m
9:04PM1.49m
10:03AM1.67m
10:01PM1.53m
10:29AM1.80m
10:54PM1.57m
Low Tide
10:39AM1.20m
00:10AM0.23m
11:58AM1.22m
1:12AM0.26m
1:22PM1.15m
2:09AM0.27m
2:34PM1.00m
2:58AM0.27m
3:31PM0.80m
3:40AM0.30m
4:18PM0.56m
4:19AM0.35m
5:01PM0.31m
4:55AM0.42m
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Information about the Harbor Entrance at Eureka Surf forecast

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

Harbor Entrance at Eureka is 8 km (5 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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