Harbor Entrance at Eureka surfForecast / CAL – Humboldt / USA

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 3 pm Friday 02 Jan 2026 PST
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Harbor Entrance at Eureka surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Harbor Entrance at Eureka sea temperature is
11.8° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)


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

The surf forecast for Harbor Entrance at Eureka over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jan 04) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 13s. Another secondary swell of 1.8m and 9s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Harbor Entrance at Eureka in the next 12 days are 4.5m 17s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jan 08) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 5.0m 10s period and expected on Saturday (Jan 03) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (PST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Sun 4th Jan)6ft (1.8m) 10s
Best Surf 4AM (Thu 8th Jan)15ft (4.5m) 17s
Most Powerful 4AM (Thu 8th Jan)15ft (4.5m) 17s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Harbor Entrance at Eureka over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 61mm), heaviest during Sat night. Very mild (max 16°C on Fri afternoon, min 9°C on Sun afternoon). Winds decreasing (near gales from the S on Sat morning, light winds from the E by Mon morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 11°C on Wed morning, min 5°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNW on Wed afternoon, calm by Thu morning).

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02
Saturday
03
Sunday
04
Monday
05
Tuesday
06
Wednesday
07
Thursday
08
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
3
3
3
3
3
2
1
2
3
3
0
8
9
6
8
5
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.1
NW
0.9
NW
0.9
WNW
0.7
NW
4
SW
3
SW
1.9
WNW
1.7
WNW
1.8
WNW
2
WNW
2
WNW
2.1
NW
1.8
NW
1.6
WNW
0.9
WNW
1.7
WNW
4.5
NW
4.5
NW
4.5
NW
4
NW
3.5
NW
Period(s) (?)13121212111011911111210101121191716161614
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)39425625513438481441822455801991100990170358479922581151710572922774714542
Wind
(km/h)
25
SSE
30
SSE
40
SSE
50
S
35
SW
20
SSW
20
S
15
SSE
15
SE
10
NNE
10
NNE
15
N
10
N
10
SE
10
NW
40
NNW
10
NE
5
NE
15
N
10
ENE
5
ENE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
offoffcrosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
offononcrossglasscross-
on
cross-
off
glass
High Tide
/ height (m)
12:10AM
1.52
10:43AM
2.37
12:55AM
1.58
11:34AM
2.30
1:37AM
1.63
12:24PM
2.17
2:18AM
1.68
1:14PM
1.98
2:58AM
1.73
2:06PM
1.75
3:38AM
1.76
3:02PM
1.50
4:17AM
1.79
Low Tide
/ height (m)
5:30PM
-0.63
4:57AM
0.98
6:17PM
-0.64
5:52AM
0.94
7:02PM
-0.58
6:47AM
0.88
7:44PM
-0.45
7:42AM
0.84
8:24PM
-0.27
8:40AM
0.79
9:03PM
-0.05
9:41AM
0.73
9:42PM
0.19
10:46AM
0.65
Fri
02
Saturday
03
Sunday
04
Monday
05
Tuesday
06
Wednesday
07
Thursday
08
Sunrise--7:41--7:41--7:41--7:41--7:41--7:41--7:39
Sunset5:00--5:00--5:01--5:02--5:04--5:05--5:06--
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Rain (mm)
31795181-262---1231----
Temp. °C16131313121111109999910111087988
Feels °C (?)1173337656666684133554
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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 12 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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