North Jetty at Eureka Surf Break

Lat Long: 40.77° N 124.24° W

North Jetty at Eureka Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 pm 17 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's North Jetty at Eureka sea temperature is
12.0° C
1.1° 

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


North Jetty at Eureka surf forecast from 18 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 18 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 8s period, NW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 24 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 24s period, SW swell with 801 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 18 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 16s period with WNW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for North Jetty at Eureka this week:

The surf forecast for North Jetty at Eureka over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 18) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 1.3m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at North Jetty at Eureka in the next 16 days are 0.9m 24s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 24) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 14s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 21) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Sat 18th Jul)3ft (0.9m) 16s
Best Surf11PM (Sat 18th Jul)6ft (1.9m) 8s
Most Powerful 5PM (Fri 24th Jul)3ft (0.9m) 24s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for North Jetty at Eureka over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cookin’ for the next couple of weeks.

Honestly, I gotta be straight with you – it’s a bit of a rough patch ahead. The forecast is a real mixed bag, and for the first few days, we’re not looking at anything that’s gonna get the heart pumping. We’ve got conditions that are just “meh” or worse, with a lot of onshore wind and short-period swell that just ain’t gonna shape up well. The only real spot on the menu is North Jetty at Eureka, and she’s a fickle one.

We kick off Saturday the 18th of July with a long-period groundswell – 3ft at 16 seconds from the WNW – but it’s coming straight onshore. The combined energy is moderate (956), but the whole thing is a write-off for a paddle. Over the next few days, the swell drops off and the wind stays messy, keeping things small and junky. There’s a brief moment Sunday morning the 19th with a 6ft swell from the NW, but it’s short period at 8 seconds and the wind is on it. The wave energy is moderate (888), but the quality is just not there.

The first real glimmer of hope comes on Tuesday afternoon the 21st of July. We get a little 4ft NW swell, period is short at 8 seconds, but the wind goes dead calm – glassy as glass. The energy is weak (151), but when it’s glassy, you can make anything look fun. That’s the standout for the first week. Still, you’ll be scratching for waves.

Then we hit a real dry spell. From Wednesday the 22nd all the way through Sunday the 27th, it’s mostly poor surf with cross-onshore winds and small, weak swell. A few days in there have some bigger numbers, like a 7ft swell on Friday the 24th, but the wind is up and the period is short, so it’s a washing machine. Not worth your time.

The second week starts to show a little more promise, but it’s a long-range call. By Thursday the 30th of July, we’ve got a solid 10ft NW swell rolling in. The period is still short at 9 seconds, so it’s gonna be a bit of a close-out beast at the beach, but the energy is strong (1426). The wind is cross-onshore, so it won’t be clean, but for experts only – that’s a big, powerful wave. Friday the 31st holds around 8ft, and then into the first weekend of August, we’re still seeing 8ft to 8ft from the NNW. The wind lightens up a touch, which is a plus. The combined energy is still moderate to strong (up to 933). This is the best of the second week, but it’s still a short-period, wind-affected affair. It’s more of a kite-surfing setup than a sweet, clean paddle session.

So, bottom line: glassy Tuesday afternoon the 21st is your best bet for a little clean, fun surf. The bigger stuff at the end of the month and into August is for the experienced crew only, and it’s not gonna be pretty. A tough outlook, but that’s the way it goes sometimes.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Sun afternoon, min 11°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed morning, min 14°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
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16
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16
0.8
SW
18
2.1
NW
8
1.9
NW
8
2.1
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8
2.1
NNW
8
1.8
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8
1.6
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8
0.8
SW
16
1.2
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8
1.1
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8
1.1
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1.1
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0.6
SW
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
499
481
370
557
475
571
601
428
330
302
196
151
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158
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151
258
261
421
Wind (km/h)
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NNW
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SSW
10
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High Tide
2:49AM1.83m
4:11PM1.82m
3:46AM1.58m
4:51PM1.86m
4:51AM1.34m
5:31PM1.87m
6:08AM1.16m
6:14PM1.86m
7:38AM1.07m
7:00PM1.85m
9:09AM1.08m
7:49PM1.83m
Low Tide
9:18PM0.69m
9:43AM-0.09m
10:18PM0.62m
10:21AM0.15m
11:21PM0.55m
11:01AM0.40m
00:27AM0.46m
11:42AM0.64m
1:34AM0.36m
12:30PM0.84m
2:38AM0.25m
1:27PM1.00m
3:37AM0.14m
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Information about the North Jetty at Eureka Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for North Jetty 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 North Jetty at Eureka can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our North Jetty 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 (North Jetty 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 North Jetty 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.

North Jetty 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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