Third Reef Surf Break
Lat Long: 40.03° N 124.08° W

Third Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Weather Forecast for Third Reef

Issued: 10 am 02 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Third Reef sea temperature is
11.3° C

1.0°C colder than average for this time of year

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 3 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 2 Jun, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 16s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore 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, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 16s 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 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.8m and 5s is also forecast. 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 1.5m 20s period and expected on Tuesday (Jun 09) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Tue 2nd Jun)3.5ft (1.0m) 16s
Best Surf11PM (Tue 2nd Jun)3.5ft (1.0m) 16s
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 afternoon, min 8°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue morning, fresh winds from the NW by Thu afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

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

Tuesday
2
Wednesday
3
Thursday
4
Friday
5
Saturday
6
Sunday
7
Monday
8
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
2
0
0
2
0
0
3
0
0
2
0
0
2
0
0
3
2
1
3
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
SSW
16
1
SSW
16
1
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
15
1.6
WNW
10
0.9
SSW
18
1.3
SSW
19
1
SSW
19
1.3
SSW
18
2
NW
12
1.2
SSW
17
1.2
SSW
16
1.9
NW
10
2.1
NW
8
1.8
NW
9
2
NW
8
1.7
NW
8
0.9
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
1.3
WNW
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
566
539
525
430
353
480
503
1135
766
943
1055
798
709
638
539
470
470
355
330
264
293
Wind (km/h)
10
WNW
10
NW
10
N
20
NW
30
NW
20
N
25
NW
30
NNW
20
N
25
NNW
30
NW
15
N
25
NW
30
NNW
15
N
15
WNW
20
WNW
5
E
20
SE
25
SE
10
ESE
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
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
6:33PM1.56m
Low Tide
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
00:57AM0.55m
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
light rain
mod rain
heavy rain
<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
8:39
8:40
8:40
8:42
8:42
8:43
 mm
2
8
16
Temp °C
14
14
14
18
19
16
17
19
15
19
19
14
15
16
13
12
13
13
10
12
12
Feels °C
13
13
13
13
13
12
11
12
10
13
12
9
10
9
7
8
8
11
7
8
9
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
SSW
16
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
1.3
WNW
12
1.3
WNW
12
1.3
SSW
18
1.2
SSW
17
1.2
SSW
16
1.1
SSW
16
1.6
NW
9
0.9
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
15
1.2
NW
8
0.9
WNW
7
0.8
SSW
14
1.3
WNW
9
Energy kJ
566
539
525
430
353
408
503
1135
437
461
943
798
709
627
380
436
414
187
86
264
293
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
14
0.1
SW
22
0.6
WNW
8
0.4
SSW
20
0.8
W
11
0.7
SW
14
0.7
SW
14
0.4
WNW
12
1
SSW
19
1.3
SSW
18
0.1
S
13
1.1
WNW
11
0.1
S
12
0.1
S
12
1
SSW
16
0.1
S
19
0.2
S
18
0.8
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
14
0.7
WNW
7
1.2
S
21
Energy kJ
4
18
46
149
157
211
214
50
766
943
3
286
3
3
525
7
25
275
330
55
1329
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
12
0.1
S
12
0.2
SSW
22
0.2
S
13
0.5
SSW
19
0.3
SSW
22
0.2
S
12
0.1
S
12
0.8
SSW
16
0.2
S
18
0.1
W
19
0.1
W
18
0.3
S
26
0.7
S
24
0.7
S
24
0.7
SW
14
Energy kJ
3
3
45
14
214
91
12
3
288
26
7
6
118
541
541
208
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
NW
8
1.2
NW
6
0.7
NW
5
1
WNW
12
1.2
NW
5
1.6
WNW
10
1.9
NW
7
2
NW
8
1.3
NNW
7
1.4
NW
6
2
NW
12
1.1
NW
6
1.7
WNW
10
1.9
NW
10
2.1
NW
8
1.8
NW
9
2
NW
8
1.7
NW
8
1.2
WNW
7
Energy kJ
154
109
27
269
63
480
394
435
178
157
1055
85
554
638
539
470
470
355
146
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
2
2
4
4
3
4
4
3
4
3
2
4
4
1
3
3
3
3
Distance (km)
124
3
3
195
386
29
283
385
29
265
385
29
385
387
3
211
387
0
29
48
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Humboldt County
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
3
4
3
4
3
3
3
4
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
4
3
3
4
4
3
5
4
4
4
5
2
4
4
2
4
4
3
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
5
5
4
5
5
5
9
9
9
9
9
8
6
8
7
6
9
9
9
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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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