North Jetty at Eureka Surf Forecast and Surf Report

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

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