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Eureka Surf Forecast, Northern California

Northern California

Little River State Beach1-2ftMoonstone beach2-3ftTrinidad State Beach2-3+ft
Eureka surf spot

Current Conditions

Fair
Wave Height
2-3ft
knee to waist high
Swell Period
14.25s
Wind
3mph
NNW / Gusts 3mph
Conditions
Fair
Active Swells
Primary
2.9ft @ 8sNW
Secondary
1.2ft @ 13sWNW
Tertiary
0.9ft @ 12sSW

Daily Forecast

3 of 5 days
Wed, Apr 13-4ft
Fair

Get out early for the best of it — 2-3ft waves on NW swell at 8s and light winds out of the SW. Onshore flow builds through the day to 14mph, bringing conditions down to poor - fair.

6am9am12pm3pm
8s NW|4-14mph SSW
Thu, Apr 212-13ft
Fair

Midday is the call — 12-13ft waves with moderate W wind around 7mph and fair conditions. Early on is a little rough — give it until mid-morning to shape up.

6am9am12pm3pm
11s W|7-20mph W
Fri, Apr 39-10ft
Very Good

Should be a good one — 8-9ft on WNW swell at 12s with calm winds.

6am9am12pm3pm
11s WNW|3mph ESE
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Sun
5ft
Swell building Sun, Apr 5Good

13s period — conditions are improving beyond your forecast

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Eureka Surf Spot Guide

Break
Beach
Bottom
Sand
Level
Intermediate
Crowd
Light
Best Swell
W
Best Wind
E
Season
Fall

Eureka's beach breaks offer the most accessible surf near Humboldt Bay, with sandy bottoms and relatively consistent peaks from W and NW swells. While the waves can be mellow, the standard NorCal conditions — frigid 52°F water, sharks, and strong currents — make this intermediate territory. One of the more approachable spots in the Eureka area for experienced surfers visiting the region.

Cold waterSharksStrong currentsFogRip currents

Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.

Eureka Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Eureka?
The current wave height at Eureka is 2-3ft with a 14.25s swell period. Wind is NNW at 3mph. Conditions are rated Fair.
How accurate is the Eureka surf forecast?
Our Eureka forecast uses NOAA GFS and other weather models combined with spot-specific bathymetry to calculate breaking wave heights. Short-range (1-3 day) forecasts are most reliable. Extended forecasts show general trends.
What is the breaking wave height at Eureka?
The current breaking wave height at Eureka is 2-3ft, produced by a 2.9ft NW primary swell at 8s, a 1.2ft WNW secondary swell at 13s, a 0.9ft SW tertiary swell at 12s. Breaking wave height is the actual rideable wave size at the shore — calculated from offshore swell data using this spot's coastal bathymetry — not the raw buoy reading.
When is the best time to surf Eureka?
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Eureka is Friday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 8ft waves, a 11.2s swell period, and conditions rated Very Good. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.