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 am 02 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's North Jetty at Eureka sea temperature is
13.5° C
0.2° 

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 2 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 3 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period, NNW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 8 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 10s period, NNW swell with 2,732 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 3 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period with NNW 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 Monday (Aug 03) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 9s period. 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 4.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 08) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 13s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 06) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Mon 3rd Aug)10ft (3.0m) 9s
Best Surf11PM (Mon 3rd Aug)10ft (3.0m) 9s
Most Powerful 8PM (Sat 8th Aug)13ft (4.0m) 10s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s coming up for North Jetty at Eureka. It’s a messy picture, I’m telling you, but there are a few moments where it might just be worth paddling out.

The water’s sitting at 56°F, which is pretty much what you’d expect for this time of year – nothing weird going on there.

Right now, and for the next several days, it’s a tough one. The swell is running big, around 10ft to 12ft from the NNW, but the wind is howling from the North, cross-onshore, and it’s choppy and lumpy. The combined wave energy is massive (1161 to 1765), but it’s all just messy power. Not a good look for a clean wave. Monday and Tuesday on the 4th and 5th of August, the swell drops a bit to 7ft, but the wind is still not helping much. You’re looking at marginal surf at best, with light cross-onshore breezes and small wind ripples. The energy is moderate (486 to 784), but the quality is low.

There’s a real gap of poor to marginal conditions through the first week. Nothing you’d want to get out of bed for.

Now, keep your eye on the 8th of August – Saturday. The morning looks okay with a 6ft NW swell and light offshore wind, but the real story is Saturday afternoon. The swell jumps back up to 12ft from the NNW, with a 9-second period, and the combined energy is a beast at 2011. The wind is cross-onshore, but only a gentle breeze, so it won’t be as blown out as the earlier days. This is strong, powerful surf, and over 8ft, so it’s for experienced surfers only. The jetty might offer some shape, but that short period (8-9 seconds) means it could be a bit walled-up at the beach.

Sunday the 9th of August is similar – more 12ft NNW swell with moderate energy (1986-1989). The morning shows offshore wind, which is a big plus for clean faces. Again, this is expert territory, but if you’re up for the paddle, it could be the best of the run.

The middle of the second week, around the 14th and 15th of August, we see the swell dropping back to 7ft to 8ft, with periods still around 8-9 seconds. The wind is light and often offshore in the mornings, so the conditions are cleaner. It’s not a standout, but it’s a more manageable size for intermediate surfers. The energy is moderate (698 to 1459).

The true standout? I’d say the 9th of August, Sunday morning, when you’ve got that 12ft groundswell with offshore wind. It’s the cleanest, most powerful window in the whole 16 days. But it’s big, so respect the water.

Honestly, for the first week, you’re better off waiting. The last week of the forecast has some more rideable, smaller days, but nothing that’ll blow your mind. The 17th of August Monday is a sad end to the run, with a 6ft onshore mess.

That’s the word from the jetty. Stay safe out there.

Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue afternoon, min 12°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed morning, min 12°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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1716
2074
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555
413
2011
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Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
3:21PM1.73m
2:59AM1.55m
3:51PM1.81m
3:57AM1.37m
4:26PM1.89m
5:09AM1.20m
5:09PM1.95m
6:41AM1.09m
6:00PM2.01m
8:24AM1.09m
7:02PM2.05m
9:50AM1.18m
8:09PM2.12m
Low Tide
9:04AM0.08m
9:35PM0.61m
9:36AM0.24m
10:30PM0.48m
10:11AM0.44m
11:31PM0.36m
10:51AM0.64m
00:39AM0.22m
11:41AM0.84m
1:51AM0.06m
12:44PM0.99m
3:00AM-0.11m
2:00PM1.07m
4:03AM-0.27m
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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.

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