Third Reef surfForecast / CAL – Humboldt / USA

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 pm Tuesday 01 Jul 2025 PDT
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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
12.3° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)


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 Tuesday (Jul 01) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 15s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 18s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Third Reef in the next 12 days are 2.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 07) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 14s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 06) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Tue 1st Jul)5.5ft (1.7m) 9s
Best Surf 5AM (Mon 7th Jul)8ft (2.5m) 8s
Most Powerful 8AM (Mon 7th Jul)8ft (2.5m) 8s

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

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Tue
01
Wednesday
02
Thursday
03
Friday
04
Saturday
05
Sunday
06
Monday
07
Tuesday
08
Wednesday
09
Thursday
10
Friday
11
Saturday
12
Sun
13
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.6
NW
1.7
NW
1.9
NW
2.1
NW
0.7
SSW
0.7
SSW
0.6
SSW
0.6
SSW
0.6
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.8
SSW
1.4
NW
2.1
NW
1.7
NW
1.8
NW
1.9
NW
1.3
WNW
1.5
NW
1.3
NW
1.2
NW
1.1
NW
1.1
NW
1
NW
1.1
NW
1.3
NW
2.2
NW
2.5
NW
2.1
NW
2
NW
2.1
NW
2.5
NW
2.5
NW
2.5
NW
Period(s) (?)99881616151414171616161510788999988889991010101010109
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)49256967972643934821320421570740755667857067475339150390539639356747027322219832437713621966964927970142314521198
Wind
(km/h)
10
N
15
N
25
NW
30
NW
15
N
25
NW
30
NW
15
N
20
WNW
25
NW
15
NNE
20
NW
25
NW
15
NNE
20
NW
20
NW
15
N
15
WNW
5
W
5
N
5
SSW
5
WNW
0
N
5
NW
5
WNW
5
NW
5
NW
5
NW
10
NNW
15
WNW
15
NW
15
N
25
NW
30
NNW
20
N
25
NW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscrosscross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
glasscrossglassglassglassglasscross-
on
glasscross-
on
glasscrosscross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
5:26PM
1.59
4:58AM
1.24
6:04PM
1.62
6:20AM
1.11
6:41PM
1.66
7:50AM
1.07
7:19PM
1.71
9:10AM
1.09
7:58PM
1.76
10:14AM
1.15
8:38PM
1.82
11:06AM
1.21
9:18PM
1.87
11:51AM
1.27
9:58PM
1.92
12:32PM
1.32
10:38PM
1.96
1:09PM
1.37
11:18PM
1.98
1:44PM
1.42
11:59PM
1.96
2:17PM
1.47
12:42AM
1.91
Low Tide
/ height (m)
11:41PM
0.67
11:12AM
0.37
12:47AM
0.54
11:52AM
0.55
1:47AM
0.39
12:34PM
0.71
2:41AM
0.24
1:21PM
0.83
3:29AM
0.09
2:12PM
0.91
4:13AM
-0.03
3:05PM
0.97
4:54AM
-0.14
3:55PM
0.99
5:32AM
-0.23
4:41PM
0.99
6:10AM
-0.29
5:26PM
0.98
6:45AM
-0.32
6:09PM
0.95
7:21AM
-0.31
6:55PM
0.91
7:55AM
-0.26
Tue
01
Wednesday
02
Thursday
03
Friday
04
Saturday
05
Sunday
06
Monday
07
Tuesday
08
Wednesday
09
Thursday
10
Friday
11
Saturday
12
Sun
13
Sunrise--5:50--5:52--5:52--5:52--5:52--5:54--5:54--5:54--5:56--5:56--5:56--5:58
Sunset8:49--8:49--8:47--8:47--8:47--8:47--8:46--8:46--8:46--8:45--8:45--8:45--
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Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C141616211818191714191815211915191815151716161717171617161515161720221617
Feels °C (?)121411161414131310141311151411151514141715161717161617151414131416161112

Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Wed afternoon, min 10°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the N on Tue afternoon, fresh winds from the NW by Thu afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sat afternoon, min 10°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon night, min 14°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sat afternoon, min 10°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu afternoon, fresh winds from the NNW by Sat afternoon).

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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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