North jetty

North jetty

Humboldt, California, USA
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Wave Quality

Regional Classic

Wave Type

Breakwater/jetty

Swell Direction

West, SouthWest

Best Wind

South, SouthEast, East

Best Tide

Low and mid tide

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About

At North Jetty in Humboldt County, the waves roll in with a powerful barrel, breaking both right and left off the jetty's sandy bottom. This regional classic awakens when swells of 1.5 to 2 meters rise, holding their strength up to 4 meters and beyond, best surfed during low to mid falling tides. The consistent surf here thrives on westerly and southwesterly swells, with favorable winds from the southeast to east. A few hundred feet from shore, the easy paddling channel belies the monster waves that await, making this spot a true gem for experienced surfers seeking adventure.

Wave Characteristics

Wave QualityRegional Classic
Wave TypeBreakwater/jetty
Wave DirectionRight and left
Wave Powerbarrel
BottomSandy
Swell SizeStarts working at 1.5m-2m /5ft-6ft and holds up to 4m+ / 12ft

Ideal Conditions

Swell DirectionWest, SouthWest
Best WindSouth, SouthEast, East
Best Tide PositionLow and mid tide
Best Tide MovementFalling tide

Location & Access

AddressNorth Jetty, Arcata, CA 95521, USA
City / AreaHumboldt
Zip Code95521
StateCalifornia
CountryUSA

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North jetty Questions

What kind of wave is North jetty?

North jetty is a breakwater/jetty break with right and left waves over a sandy bottom.

How good is the surf at North jetty?

North jetty is rated regional classic for wave quality.

What swell works best at North jetty?

North jetty works best on a west, southwest swell. Swell size: starts working at 1.5m-2m /5ft-6ft and holds up to 4m+ / 12ft.

What wind is best for North jetty?

The best wind for North jetty is south, southeast, east.

What tide is best for surfing North jetty?

North jetty works best at low and mid tide on falling tide.

Where can I stay near North jetty?

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Where is North jetty?

North jetty is a surf spot in Humboldt, California, USA.