Harbor Entrance at Eureka Surf Break

Lat Long: 40.77° N 124.23° W

Harbor Entrance at Eureka Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 am 29 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Harbor Entrance at Eureka sea temperature is
13.4°C
0.3° 

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 29 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 30 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 8s period, NW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 30 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 13s period, NW swell with 2,088 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 30 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 8s period with NW 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 Wednesday (Sep 30) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.3m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 12s. Another secondary swell of 0.7m and 15s is also forecast. 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 2.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 30) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 16s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 30) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Wed 30th Sep)7.5ft (2.3m) 8s
Best Surf 8PM (Wed 30th Sep)7.5ft (2.3m) 8s
Most Powerful 2AM (Wed 30th Sep)8ft (2.5m) 13s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Thu morning, min 10°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sun night, min 14°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
29
Wednesday
30
Thursday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Height (m)
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NW
13
1.6
NW
13
2.5
NW
13
2.4
NW
12
2.3
NW
12
2.4
NNW
8
2.2
NW
8
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NW
8
2.2
NNW
8
2
NW
8
1.9
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8
1.9
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8
1.5
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8
1.3
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8
0.8
SW
15
1.1
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7
0.6
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16
0.4
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8
0.7
WNW
12
0.7
WNW
12
0.9
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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841
2088
1632
1488
753
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635
502
413
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262
186
262
126
198
21
136
123
204
Wind (km/h)
10
N
15
N
10
N
10
NNW
15
NNW
0
E
10
NNW
10
N
0
ENE
10
NW
10
N
0
S
10
NNW
5
N
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NNE
5
WSW
5
W
10
NNW
10
NNW
10
N
5
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Wind State
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cross-on
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cross-on
glassy
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glassy
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glassy
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glassy
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cross-on
glassy
High Tide
1:41PM2.10m
3:07AM1.45m
2:19PM2.11m
4:11AM1.34m
3:04PM2.07m
5:29AM1.26m
4:00PM1.98m
6:55AM1.26m
5:10PM1.88m
8:12AM1.34m
6:36PM1.80m
9:09AM1.47m
8:01PM1.77m
Low Tide
8:55PM-0.17m
8:31AM0.77m
9:48PM-0.18m
9:14AM0.92m
10:48PM-0.15m
10:08AM1.05m
11:56PM-0.10m
11:21AM1.13m
1:08AM-0.07m
12:53PM1.12m
2:16AM-0.05m
2:22PM0.99m
3:16AM-0.03m
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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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