EUREKA – Sheets of rain sweep across the Humboldt Bay shoreline early this morning, the surf thundering against the seawall under gray skies. Waves up to 18 feet are crashing ashore as a High Surf Advisory remains in effect through late Sunday morning, marking a rough start to the final week of October on California’s far North Coast.
According to the National Weather Service in Eureka, steady rain will continue through midday before tapering to scattered showers this afternoon. Roads could be slick along U.S. 101 between Eureka and Arcata, and coastal flooding remains possible at high tide. Drivers and pedestrians are urged to steer clear of jetties and low-lying beaches where sneaker waves can strike with little warning.
By Monday, conditions improve dramatically. Sunshine breaks through the lingering clouds, and temperatures climb into the upper 50s — the beginning of a drier, calmer pattern that stretches well into midweek. Tuesday and Wednesday will bring a welcome change, with mostly sunny skies and highs near 62°F, ideal for late-season yard work or early Halloween setup.
The rest of the week looks mild and stable, with only slight rain chances by Friday. The ocean will gradually calm, though small craft should remain cautious near the Humboldt and Del Norte coasts.
Models hint at cooler air moving south next weekend, signaling a chilly November trend — but for now, sunshine finally returns to the redwood coast after a wet, wave-tossed Sunday.
Five-Day Outlook for Eureka, CA:
Sun: 56/49 – Rain early; high surf risk.
Mon: 58/46 – Mostly sunny; calmer winds.
Tue: 62/50 – Sunny; mild.
Wed: 61/40 – Partly sunny; pleasant.
Thu: 63/48 – Mostly cloudy; stable.
