Samoa Peninsula Surf Break

Lat Long: 40.80° N 124.21° W

Samoa Peninsula Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 am 07 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Samoa Peninsula sea temperature is
13.6° C
0.2° 

Samoa Peninsula surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Samoa Peninsula surf forecast from 7 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 8 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 8s period, NW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 12 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period, NW swell with 1,644 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 7 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 7s period with NW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Samoa Peninsula this week:

The surf forecast for Samoa Peninsula over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 07) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Samoa Peninsula in the next 16 days are 3.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 12) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 17s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 08) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Fri 7th Aug)4.5ft (1.4m) 7s
Best Surf11PM (Sat 8th Aug)8ft (2.4m) 8s
Most Powerful11PM (Wed 12th Aug)10ft (3.0m) 9s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Samoa Peninsula over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright, folks, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you. This 16-day window for the Samoa Peninsula is a bit of a grind. We’ve got a lot of swell on the cards, but the wind is going to be a constant thorn in our side, keeping things messy and making most of the period a battle for a clean wave. It’s not a complete write-off, but it’s a waiting game.

The first few days are pretty grim. Friday morning kicks off with a weak, cross-onshore breeze and a short-period 3ft NW windswell, and it doesn't get much better through the weekend. The swell builds steadily into Monday and Tuesday, with the energy jumping from a moderate 186 up to a strong 1285 by Tuesday afternoon as the swell hits 10ft. But the wind is mostly cross-onshore, so even with that size, it's going to be lumpy and challenging. The water is sitting at 57°, which is pretty much normal for this time of year, so no surprises there.

The one real glimmer in this first week comes late on Friday, the 14th. The swell drops to a cleaner 4ft from the NW, and for a moment the wind goes glassy. That’s the window. It won't be huge, but it’ll be the cleanest surf we’ve seen all week. Don’t sleep on it.

The following week, the pattern shifts. The swell drops right off, and we see some long-period SW groundswell trying to fill in. The energy is moderate but the period is up around 15-16 seconds. That’s groundswell, and it’s a good sign, but at a beach setup like this, that long-period juice can often just close out and look a bit too straight. Still, with the lighter winds, it’s worth a look if you're keen.

The real standout, the one to circle on the calendar, is Wednesday, the 19th of August. The finder flags a solid 7ft NW swell with a 12-second period, and the combined energy is a strong 1223. The winds are light and offshore in the morning. That’s the one. It won't be perfect, but it’s the biggest, cleanest, and most powerful swell of the whole period. For the more experienced crew, this is the day to be out. It’s a bit of a long-range call, so take it with a pinch of salt, but it has real potential.

For the beginners, be careful. Anything over 5ft is getting too big, and with the onshore winds we’ll be seeing, this is a spot that’s going to be more of a handful than a treat. Honestly, with the combination of decent size and cross-onshore winds at a beach break, most of the first week looks more interesting for the strapped-in kite crew than us paddle surfers.

So, to sum it up: keep the expectations low for the first week, be ready for that glassy window on Friday the 14th, and keep your fingers crossed for the 19th. That’s your best shot.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

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

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed afternoon, min 12°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
8:33AM1.33m
7:25PM2.26m
9:59AM1.41m
8:31PM2.33m
11:03AM1.53m
9:36PM2.40m
11:51AM1.65m
10:37PM2.45m
12:33PM1.76m
11:34PM2.46m
1:11PM1.86m
00:26AM2.41m
1:48PM1.95m
1:17AM2.30m
Low Tide
12:42PM1.01m
2:56AM-0.05m
2:04PM1.08m
3:58AM-0.21m
3:21PM1.04m
4:53AM-0.34m
4:28PM0.93m
5:42AM-0.42m
5:27PM0.78m
6:27AM-0.43m
6:21PM0.63m
7:08AM-0.37m
7:12PM0.50m
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Information about the Samoa Peninsula Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Samoa Peninsula provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Samoa Peninsula can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Samoa Peninsula 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 (Samoa Peninsula) 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 Samoa Peninsula 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.

Samoa Peninsula is 5 km (3 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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