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Third Reef surf Forecast / CAL – Humboldt / USA

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 am Thursday 28 Mar 2024 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 11.9°C (Statistics for 28 Mar 1981-2005 - mean: 11.4 °C max: 13.4 °C min: 10.1 °C)
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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 11.9°C (Statistics for 28 Mar 1981-2005 - mean: 11.4 °C max: 13.4 °C min: 10.1 °C)


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 (Mar 28) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4.0m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 15s. 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 4.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Mar 28) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 7s period and expected on Friday (Mar 29) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5PM (Thu 28th Mar)13ft (4.0m) 13s
Best Surf 5PM (Thu 28th Mar)13ft (4.0m) 13s
Most Powerful 5PM (Thu 28th Mar)13ft (4.0m) 13s

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

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Thursday
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
01
Tuesday
02
Wednesday
03
Thursday
04
Friday
05
Saturday
06
Sunday
07
Monday
08
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
4
WNW
4
WNW
3.5
WNW
2.2
W
2
WNW
2.2
W
2.1
WNW
2.4
WNW
2.5
NW
2.5
NW
2.5
NW
1.8
NW
1.2
WNW
1.2
WNW
1.2
WNW
1.4
WNW
1.3
WNW
1.3
WNW
1.2
WNW
0.9
WNW
2.4
NW
2.5
WNW
3
NW
2.5
NW
2.5
NW
2.4
NW
3
NW
2
NW
1.2
NW
3
NW
2.5
NW
2.5
NW
2.5
NW
2.3
NW
1.7
NW
1
WNW
Period(s) (?)14131313121212111010109111414131312111191010101110991510101312121118
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)6230543642261555111913921160136313911286111555232555753764352646935921091012031765145015911115131865464016041234228321131380715681
Wind
(km/h)
15
W
10
SW
15
ESE
20
ESE
20
NNE
20
NE
5
S
15
WNW
10
NNE
25
NNW
25
NNW
15
NNE
5
NW
5
NW
5
NE
10
SW
10
S
5
E
10
WNW
15
NW
25
N
35
NNW
40
NNW
30
N
25
NNW
30
NW
5
ENE
10
SE
5
WSW
10
NNE
10
WNW
30
WNW
15
NNE
15
NNW
25
NNW
15
NNE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
oncross-
on
offcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
glasscross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
on
crosscross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
on
crossglasscross-
on
cross-
on
crosscrosscrosscrosscross-
on
cross-
on
glasscross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
2:24PM
1.30
1:35AM
1.76
3:22PM
1.20
2:07AM
1.75
4:37PM
1.14
2:49AM
1.73
6:09PM
1.12
3:44AM
1.70
7:34PM
1.17
4:57AM
1.69
8:26PM
1.25
6:18AM
1.70
9:02PM
1.36
7:34AM
1.74
9:34PM
1.48
8:42AM
1.77
10:06PM
1.63
9:44AM
1.79
10:37PM
1.78
10:43AM
1.76
11:11PM
1.92
11:41AM
1.70
11:45PM
2.02
Low Tide
/ height (m)
8:01AM
0.13
7:23PM
0.72
8:46AM
0.09
7:51PM
0.84
9:39AM
0.08
8:24PM
0.94
10:41AM
0.06
9:13PM
1.03
11:50AM
0.02
10:39PM
1.08
12:58PM
-0.03
12:22AM
1.03
1:56PM
-0.10
1:45AM
0.89
2:47PM
-0.14
2:51AM
0.68
3:32PM
-0.14
3:48AM
0.43
4:13PM
-0.08
4:40AM
0.18
4:53PM
0.03
5:31AM
-0.05
5:32PM
0.18
Thursday
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
01
Tuesday
02
Wednesday
03
Thursday
04
Friday
05
Saturday
06
Sunday
07
Monday
08
Sunrise7:05--7:03--7:01--7:00--6:58--6:56--6:56--6:54--6:52--6:50--6:48--6:48--
Sunset-7:37--7:37--7:38--7:39--7:40--7:42--7:43--7:44--7:45--7:45--7:46--7:47-
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Rain (mm)
41--6-------------------------------
Temp. °C101191111101112111113111413131412111213101010811129899101211131711
Feels °C (?)68756698957712911121091010510-34544677679117

Short Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 12°C on Sat afternoon, min 7°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Mon morning, min 8°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Wed afternoon, min 6°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed morning, strong winds from the NNW by Thu night).

Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon afternoon, min 6°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat night, fresh winds from the WNW by Sun 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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