Surf Break

Lat Long: 40.03° N 124.08° W

Third Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 pm 02 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Third Reef sea temperature is
13.0°C
0.9° 

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 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 8 Oct, 2AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 18s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 8 Oct, 11AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 14s period, NW swell with 822 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 2 Oct, 11PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 16s period with SW 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 Friday (Oct 02) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m 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 1.4m 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Oct 08) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Fri 2nd Oct)2.5ft (0.8m) 16s
Best Surf 2AM (Thu 8th Oct)3ft (0.9m) 18s
Most Powerful11AM (Thu 8th Oct)4.5ft (1.4m) 14s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sun morning, min 17°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Tue morning, min 19°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light.

Fri
2
Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SW
16
1.1
NW
9
1.2
NW
9
0.6
SW
15
0.9
SW
15
0.7
SW
16
0.7
SW
16
0.7
SW
14
0.8
SSW
14
0.7
SW
14
0.7
SSW
14
0.7
SSW
13
0.7
SSW
13
0.7
SSW
13
0.7
SSW
19
0.7
SW
18
0.9
SSW
18
1.4
NW
14
1.4
NW
13
1.2
SSW
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
211
208
226
181
322
255
251
206
268
211
173
156
151
149
322
327
541
822
711
691
Wind (km/h)
5
NNE
15
NNE
10
WNW
5
NW
10
NE
10
WNW
5
NW
5
NE
10
WNW
0
W
10
NNE
10
NW
5
NW
5
NNE
5
W
5
NW
5
NE
5
W
5
SW
5
NW
Wind State
glassy
cross-off
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glassy
cross-off
cross-on
glassy
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cross-on
glassy
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cross-on
glassy
glassy
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glassy
glassy
on
cross-on
glassy
High Tide
3:23PM1.92m
6:29AM1.29m
4:32PM1.83m
7:47AM1.35m
5:57PM1.76m
8:40AM1.45m
7:25PM1.73m
9:21AM1.57m
8:40PM1.74m
9:56AM1.69m
9:44PM1.74m
10:29AM1.80m
10:40PM1.73m
Low Tide
11:11PM-0.08m
10:26AM1.08m
00:24AM-0.05m
12:06PM1.06m
1:32AM-0.02m
1:37PM0.93m
2:32AM0.00m
2:50PM0.73m
3:23AM0.05m
3:49PM0.50m
4:08AM0.13m
4:39PM0.29m
4:48AM0.23m
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Temp °C
19
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Feels °C
18
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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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