Surf Break

Lat Long: 40.03° N 124.08° W

Third Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 am 14 Nov 2026 (local time)

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Today's Third Reef sea temperature is
17.2°C
4.4° 

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


Third Reef surf forecast from 14 Nov 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 15 Nov, 4PM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 17s period, W swell with cross-onshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 18 Nov, 7PM (local time) - 21ft (6.5m), 15s period, WSW swell with 20,238 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 15 Nov, 10AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 14s period with W 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 Sunday (Nov 15) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4.0m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 1.6m and 18s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Third Reef in the next 16 days are 6.5m 15s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Nov 18) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.5m 8s period and expected on Wednesday (Nov 18) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (PST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Sun 15th Nov)13ft (4.0m) 14s
Best Surf 4PM (Sun 15th Nov)16ft (5.0m) 17s
Most Powerful 7PM (Wed 18th Nov)21ft (6.5m) 15s

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


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 42mm), heaviest during Sat night. Very mild (max 15°C on Sat morning, min 7°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 96mm), heaviest during Wed morning. Very mild (max 13°C on Tue afternoon, min 8°C on Wed afternoon). Winds increasing (light winds from the SE on Tue morning, strong winds from the SE by Tue night).

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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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High Tide
1:08PM1.69m
4:18AM1.35m
1:55PM1.59m
5:10AM1.39m
2:54PM1.48m
5:52AM1.45m
4:10PM1.37m
6:25AM1.54m
5:38PM1.31m
6:55AM1.65m
6:59PM1.32m
7:24AM1.78m
8:08PM1.37m
Low Tide
8:51PM0.07m
8:27AM1.15m
9:40PM0.16m
9:51AM1.12m
10:29PM0.23m
11:14AM1.02m
11:16PM0.32m
12:22PM0.84m
00:02AM0.41m
1:17PM0.61m
00:47AM0.50m
2:05PM0.35m
1:31AM0.59m
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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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