Third Reef surfForecast / CAL – Humboldt / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 pm Thursday 23 Apr 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
11.6° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

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 Friday (Apr 24) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 12s. 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 1.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 30) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 15s period and expected on Friday (Apr 24) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Fri 24th Apr)4ft (1.2m) 10s
Best Surf 8AM (Thu 30th Apr)5ft (1.5m) 14s
Most Powerful 8AM (Thu 30th Apr)5ft (1.5m) 14s

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 13°C on Thu night, min 7°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Tue afternoon, min 7°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thu
30
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
4
0
0
2
1
1
2
0
0
2
0
0
2
0
0
1
2
3
3
2
2
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.7
NNW
10
1.3
NW
9
1.2
NW
8
1
NW
9
0.6
W
14
0.6
WNW
15
0.8
WNW
16
0.9
WNW
14
1
WNW
14
1
WNW
13
0.9
WNW
12
0.9
WNW
12
0.8
WNW
12
0.8
WNW
11
0.8
WNW
12
0.5
NW
19
0.8
WNW
17
0.9
WNW
16
1.2
WNW
14
1.5
WNW
14
1.3
WNW
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
599
240
191
156
153
179
284
325
384
326
241
230
156
145
158
184
351
441
561
833
536
Wind (km/h)
15
NNE
10
WNW
15
WNW
0
E
10
SW
10
SSW
5
NNE
10
W
15
WNW
10
NE
10
W
20
WNW
15
NNE
15
NW
20
NW
15
NNE
10
WSW
5
W
5
ENE
15
WNW
10
WNW
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
on
cross-on
cross-off
on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
glassy
cross-off
on
cross-on
High Tide
5:04AM1.61m
7:45PM1.41m
6:33AM1.49m
8:31PM1.51m
7:57AM1.44m
9:09PM1.61m
9:09AM1.42m
9:43PM1.69m
10:09AM1.42m
10:13PM1.76m
11:02AM1.41m
10:42PM1.81m
11:52AM1.40m
Low Tide
11:27PM0.94m
12:34PM-0.10m
00:59AM0.82m
1:35PM-0.00m
2:16AM0.63m
2:28PM0.10m
3:18AM0.41m
3:16PM0.21m
4:09AM0.20m
3:57PM0.32m
4:52AM0.03m
4:35PM0.44m
5:31AM-0.11m
5:10PM0.54m
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
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6:24
6:24
6:22
6:20
6:20
6:18
6:16
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8:01
8:02
8:04
8:05
8:06
8:07
8:07
8:08
Temp °C
13
11
12
11
11
11
11
12
12
11
12
13
13
13
15
13
12
13
12
13
13
9
8
9
9
9
9
10
9
9
8
9
9
11
9
10
9
9
11
11
10
11
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
NW
10
1.3
NW
9
0.6
WNW
11
1
NW
9
0.8
NW
9
0.8
NW
9
0.8
NW
8
0.9
WNW
14
1
WNW
14
1
WNW
13
0.9
WNW
12
0.9
WNW
12
0.9
NW
8
0.8
WNW
11
0.8
WNW
12
0.9
NW
7
1
NW
8
0.9
WNW
16
1.2
WNW
14
1.5
WNW
14
1.3
WNW
13
Energy kJ
240
240
85
156
112
109
97
325
384
326
241
230
120
145
158
91
123
441
561
833
536
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
WNW
12
0.7
WNW
12
0.6
S
15
0.6
S
15
0.6
W
14
0.6
WNW
15
0.8
WNW
16
0.8
NW
8
0.8
NW
8
0.8
NW
9
0.8
NW
9
0.4
S
12
0.8
WNW
12
0.4
SW
13
0.3
SW
13
0.8
WNW
11
0.8
WNW
17
0.7
WNW
10
1.1
NW
8
0.4
SW
14
0.4
SW
14
Energy kJ
187
125
150
150
153
179
284
93
77
107
114
45
156
45
28
138
351
90
149
74
53
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
S
16
0.6
S
15
0.4
WNW
16
0.4
WNW
11
0.5
S
14
0.5
S
13
0.5
S
13
0.4
S
13
0.4
S
12
0.4
S
12
0.4
S
12
0.3
SW
15
0.3
S
11
0.2
S
11
0.3
S
11
0.5
NW
19
0.8
WNW
10
0.3
SW
15
0.3
SW
15
0.2
S
11
0.2
S
11
Energy kJ
246
155
85
47
92
87
85
54
47
46
45
35
22
9
21
184
121
35
34
9
9
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.7
NNW
10
1.2
NW
8
1.1
NW
8
0.8
NW
9
1.2
NW
6
1
NW
7
1.3
NW
7
1.3
NW
7
1.3
NW
5
Energy kJ
599
191
181
109
96
102
171
179
103
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
2
2
2
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
2
1
1
2
3
3
3
3
2
Distance (km)
0
193
188
0
386
51
0
188
195
0
169
387
0
283
387
3
169
0
0
116
195
Best forecast wave conditions in Humboldt County
Rating
(10 max)
4
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
3
3
2
2
3
2
3
3
2
1
2
1
1
3
4
3
4
3
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
4
5
4
5
5
8
6
6
5
5
7
9
5
5
9
5
5
6
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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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