Third Reef surfForecast / CAL – Humboldt / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 pm Monday 01 Jun 2026 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
11.3° C
(Which is 1.0°C colder than average for this time of year)

Third Reef surf forecast from 2 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 2 Jun, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 17s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 4 Jun, 5PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 19s period, SSW swell with 1,135 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 2 Jun, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 18s period with SSW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Third Reef this week:

The surf forecast for Third Reef over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 02) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Third Reef in the next 16 days are 1.3m 19s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jun 04) 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 1.0m 22s period and expected on Monday (Jun 08) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Tue 2nd Jun)3.5ft (1.1m) 18s
Best Surf 8AM (Tue 2nd Jun)3.5ft (1.1m) 17s
Most Powerful 5PM (Thu 4th Jun)4.5ft (1.3m) 19s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Third Reef over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed morning, min 10°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon afternoon, fresh winds from the NW by Wed afternoon).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu afternoon, min 8°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NW on Thu afternoon, light winds from the NNE by Sun morning).

Mon
1
Tuesday
2
Wednesday
3
Thursday
4
Friday
5
Saturday
6
Sunday
7
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
1
1
2
0
0
2
0
0
3
0
0
4
0
0
3
1
3
3
2
Swell
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SSW
18
1.1
SSW
18
1
SSW
16
1
SSW
16
1
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
15
1.7
WNW
10
1.9
NW
10
1.3
SSW
19
1
SSW
19
1.3
SSW
18
1.3
SSW
18
1.3
SSW
17
1.2
SSW
16
1.2
SSW
16
1
SSW
16
2.1
NW
8
1.7
NW
8
1.6
NW
9
0.8
SSW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
497
751
566
539
525
430
353
537
612
1135
766
943
943
921
709
683
525
596
414
367
268
Wind (km/h)
0
NW
5
NNE
10
WNW
10
NW
10
N
20
NW
30
NW
20
N
25
NW
30
NNW
20
NNE
25
NW
30
NW
15
NNE
25
NW
30
NW
15
N
15
WNW
0
N
10
NNE
5
W
glassy
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
glassy
cross-off
glassy
High Tide
2:03PM1.30m
00:09AM1.80m
2:45PM1.29m
00:44AM1.75m
3:27PM1.29m
1:21AM1.69m
4:08PM1.30m
2:02AM1.60m
4:47PM1.33m
2:49AM1.49m
5:23PM1.38m
3:46AM1.37m
5:58PM1.45m
4:59AM1.24m
Low Tide
6:19PM0.92m
7:37AM-0.29m
6:56PM0.95m
8:15AM-0.25m
7:37PM0.98m
8:53AM-0.19m
8:25PM0.99m
9:32AM-0.11m
9:27PM0.98m
10:12AM-0.02m
10:39PM0.90m
10:53AM0.10m
11:51PM0.76m
11:36AM0.22m
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clear
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:48
5:48
5:48
5:48
5:47
5:47
5:47
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:38
8:38
8:39
8:40
8:40
8:42
8:42
8:43
Temp °C
14
14
15
14
15
19
19
16
17
19
15
17
18
14
14
16
13
13
14
15
15
12
12
14
12
14
14
14
12
12
12
10
11
12
9
9
9
8
10
13
12
14
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
NW
9
1
WNW
9
1.1
NW
8
1
SSW
16
1
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
15
0.8
SSW
18
0.9
SSW
18
1.3
SSW
19
1
SSW
19
1.3
SSW
18
1.3
SSW
18
1.3
WNW
11
1.2
SSW
16
1.2
SSW
16
1.4
WNW
9
1.6
NW
8
0.9
SSW
15
1.6
NW
9
1.2
NW
8
Energy kJ
383
165
151
539
525
430
353
364
503
1135
766
943
943
419
709
683
300
346
414
367
191
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SSW
18
1.1
SSW
18
1
SSW
16
0.1
SW
22
0.6
WNW
8
0.4
SSW
20
0.8
WNW
11
0.7
SW
14
0.7
SW
14
1
W
9
0.8
SSW
16
1.3
WNW
12
0.1
S
13
1.3
SSW
17
0.1
S
12
0.1
S
12
1
SSW
16
1
SSW
16
0.2
S
18
0.8
SSW
15
0.8
SSW
14
Energy kJ
497
751
566
18
45
149
164
211
214
165
288
437
3
921
3
3
525
519
25
275
268
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSW
15
0.5
NNW
8
0.1
S
14
0.1
S
12
0.2
SSW
22
0.2
S
13
0.5
SSW
19
0.3
SSW
22
0.1
S
12
0.4
WNW
12
0.1
S
12
0.2
S
18
0.1
S
19
0.1
W
18
0.2
S
26
0.7
S
24
Energy kJ
87
35
4
3
45
14
214
91
3
50
3
26
7
6
53
541
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
NW
7
1.4
NW
6
0.8
WNW
5
1
WNW
12
1.2
NW
5
1.7
WNW
10
1.9
NW
10
1.8
NW
7
1.7
NW
11
1.4
NW
6
1.9
NW
12
1.1
NW
6
1.3
WNW
10
1.6
NW
10
1.7
NW
7
2.1
NW
8
1.7
NW
8
Energy kJ
156
135
36
269
66
537
612
287
690
167
897
77
347
480
303
596
392
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
2
1
3
2
2
4
4
3
4
4
4
4
2
2
4
3
3
3
2
Distance (km)
0
0
98
195
0
195
386
29
283
385
29
257
257
0
385
387
3
193
0
0
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Humboldt County
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
2
3
4
3
4
4
3
3
2
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
3
3
4
3
3
4
4
3
5
4
4
5
4
2
4
3
3
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
4
5
5
5
5
7
5
5
5
9
8
7
9
9
9
7
7
8
7
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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 16 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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