Station Name: EEL RIVER - 17NM WSW of Eureka, CA
Station Type: Other
Data Source: National Data Buoy Center

Elevation Above Sea Level: 0 feet

Nearest Address:
Offshore
Eureka, CA 95503
Humboldt County

GPS Coordinates: 40.748, -124.527

Nearby Water Temperatures

High Surf Advisory issued January 8 at 9:41AM PST until January 8 at 4:00PM PST by NWS Eureka CA

Effective: Thu January 8, 2026, 9:41 AM
Expires: Thu January 8, 2026, 4:00 PM

* WHAT...Large breaking waves up to 22 to 25 feet. * WHERE...Coastal Del Norte, Northern Humboldt Coast, Southwestern Humboldt and Mendocino Coast Counties. * WHEN...Until 4 PM PST Thursday. . * IMPACTS...Dangerous surf conditions and localized beach erosion. Beachcombing is highly discouraged!.

Large breaking waves along the coast will lead to increased wave run-up on beaches with waves topping and washing over large rocks and jetties. These large waves can be erratic and unpredictable. Use extra caution near the surf zone as these large waves will be capable of sweeping people into the frigid and turbulent ocean water. Mariners traversing the bar are urged to exercise extreme caution or stay in port until the threat subsides. Please contact the U.S. Coast Guard for information regarding harbor and bar closures.

High Surf Advisory issued January 8 at 1:21PM PST until January 8 at 10:00PM PST by NWS Eureka CA

Effective: Thu January 8, 2026, 1:21 PM
Expires: Thu January 8, 2026, 10:00 PM

* WHAT...Large breaking waves up to 22 to 25 feet. * WHERE...Coastal Del Norte, Northern Humboldt Coast, Southwestern Humboldt and Mendocino Coast Counties. * WHEN...Until 10 PM PST this evening. * IMPACTS...Dangerous surf conditions and localized beach erosion. Beachcombing is highly discouraged!.

Large breaking waves along the coast will lead to increased wave run-up on beaches with waves topping and washing over large rocks and jetties. These large waves can be erratic and unpredictable. Use extra caution near the surf zone as these large waves will be capable of sweeping people into the frigid and turbulent ocean water. Mariners traversing the bar are urged to exercise extreme caution or stay in port until the threat subsides. Please contact the U.S. Coast Guard for information regarding harbor and bar closures.

Cold Weather Advisory issued January 8 at 1:09PM PST until January 9 at 9:00AM PST by NWS Eureka CA

Effective: Thu January 8, 2026, 1:09 PM
Expires: Fri January 9, 2026, 1:15 AM

* WHAT...Very cold temperatures as low as 28 expected. * WHERE...Northern Humboldt Coast. * WHEN...From 2 AM to 9 AM PST Friday. * IMPACTS...Very cold temperatures can lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure.

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside.