Surf Break

Lat Long: 40.03° N 124.08° W

Third Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 am 01 Nov 2026 (local time)

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Today's Third Reef sea temperature is
15.9°C
2.8° 

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 1 Nov 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 6 Nov, 10PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 19s period, WNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 8 Nov, 10AM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 16s period, WNW swell with 10,847 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 1 Nov, 10AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 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 Sunday (Nov 01) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 12s. 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 4.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Nov 08) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Nov 03) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (PST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Sun 1st Nov)4.5ft (1.3m) 16s
Best Surf10PM (Fri 6th Nov)11ft (3.5m) 19s
Most Powerful10AM (Sun 8th Nov)15ft (4.5m) 16s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue morning, min 10°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed afternoon, min 10°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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733
1342
2299
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1547
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2027
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Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
3:23PM1.73m
6:10AM1.51m
4:51PM1.59m
6:58AM1.62m
6:22PM1.51m
7:38AM1.74m
7:40PM1.49m
8:14AM1.85m
8:46PM1.50m
8:46AM1.93m
9:43PM1.50m
9:18AM1.99m
10:36PM1.50m
Low Tide
10:56PM-0.04m
11:23AM0.94m
11:58PM0.08m
12:45PM0.74m
00:53AM0.20m
1:51PM0.50m
1:43AM0.32m
2:45PM0.27m
2:28AM0.45m
3:31PM0.07m
3:09AM0.57m
4:12PM-0.08m
3:47AM0.68m
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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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