Third Reef surfForecast / CAL – Humboldt / USA

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 9 am Thursday 06 Nov 2025 PST
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Third Reef surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Third Reef sea temperature is
13.0° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Third Reef this week:

The surf forecast for Third Reef over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Nov 06) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Third Reef in the next 12 days are 3.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Nov 06) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 8s period and expected on Thursday (Nov 13) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (PST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Thu 6th Nov)10ft (3.0m) 14s
Best Surf10PM (Thu 6th Nov)10ft (3.0m) 14s
Most Powerful 4PM (Thu 6th Nov)11ft (3.5m) 14s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Third Reef over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Thu night. Very mild (max 15°C on Thu morning, min 11°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Mon morning, min 15°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
06
Friday
07
Saturday
08
Sunday
09
Monday
10
Tuesday
11
Wednesday
12
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
9
5
5
5
3
4
4
4
3
2
1
3
4
3
3
3
3
2
3
2
3
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
4.5
W
3.5
W
3
W
3
WNW
3
WNW
2.5
WNW
2
WNW
1.8
WNW
1.4
WNW
1.1
WNW
0.7
NW
1.7
W
1.7
WSW
1.2
WNW
1.3
WNW
1.1
NW
1.5
WNW
1.2
WNW
0.8
SSW
0.9
WNW
1.5
WNW
Period(s) (?)151413141313121212121211111412111010161614
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)8049560335533616309221721197933608341140707672577517273427241284430899
Wind
(km/h)
15
SSE
15
SE
10
ESE
5
WNW
10
NW
10
NE
5
ESE
0
N
5
NE
5
ENE
5
NNW
10
NE
5
ENE
5
NNW
10
NE
5
NNE
5
NE
10
E
10
SSE
20
SE
20
SE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
offglasscross-
on
cross-
off
glassglasscross-
off
glasscross-
on
cross-
off
offcrosscross-
off
glassglassoffcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
10:38AM
2.29
12:38AM
1.58
11:22AM
2.28
1:37AM
1.53
12:09PM
2.21
2:40AM
1.48
1:01PM
2.08
3:46AM
1.45
1:59PM
1.91
4:54AM
1.47
3:07PM
1.71
5:55AM
1.53
4:29PM
1.54
Low Tide
/ height (m)
5:51PM
-0.56
5:22AM
0.83
6:42PM
-0.55
6:08AM
0.93
7:37PM
-0.47
7:01AM
1.01
8:35PM
-0.34
8:09AM
1.07
9:37PM
-0.18
9:37AM
1.07
10:39PM
-0.02
11:11AM
0.98
11:37PM
0.13
Thursday
06
Friday
07
Saturday
08
Sunday
09
Monday
10
Tuesday
11
Wednesday
12
Sunrise6:50--6:50--6:52--6:54--6:54--6:56--6:56--
Sunset-5:07--5:07--5:06--5:05--5:04--5:02--5:01-
part cloud
mod rain
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
Rain (mm)
-68------------------
Temp. °C151414151512151515191817212117191816181617
Feels °C (?)131212161310131413171616202015181714161314
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Information about the Third Reef Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Third Reef provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Third Reef can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Third Reef 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 (Third Reef) 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 Third Reef 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.

Third Reef is 85 km (53 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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