Samoa surf forecasts and safety guidance for the exposed North Spit shoreline beside Humboldt Bay.
Samoa Dunes is an advanced, exposed surf area. Stay off the North Jetty, avoid the active harbor entrance, and account for cold water, rip currents, lateral current, and sneaker waves.
Reviewed sources: Bureau of Land Management, National Weather Service Eureka.
Humboldt County, California
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Surf score
2/100
Wave
2.5 ft
Wind
Strong
Condition
Poor Conditions
Medium-period swell, windy
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| Beach | Height | Wind | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Samoa Dunes Surf Area | 2.5 ft | Strong | Poor |
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Treat any substantial northwest swell as an advanced-water event and compare the marine forecast with a shore inspection.
Stay on stable beach access, remain clear of the harbor entrance, and do not stand or travel on the North Jetty.
Check BLM access notices and expect recreation traffic in the dunes; use only designated parking and routes.
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