The Wave
The break is shaped by a semi-permanent sandbar next to the jetty.
It prefers W-NW long-period swell with light SE offshore winds and typically rides best on mid to low incoming tide windows.
Surf GuideCalifornia
North Jetty at Eureka
A powerful Humboldt sandbar at the mouth of Humboldt Bay that funnels NW energy into fast, often hollow lefts and punchy rights around the jetty. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for North Jetty at Eureka in California.
Break TypeBeach Break
Skill LevelIntermediate - Advanced
LocationCalifornia, US
Forecast
- Waves 3-4 ft
- Period 8 s
- Wind NW 3 kt
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Crowds and local steely etiquette make the peak a high-pressure zone - expect a packed lineup on any solid NW pulse and watch for strong entrance currents near the channel.
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