Scott Creek-Reef Surf Break

Lat Long: 37.08° N 122.27° W

Issued: 4 am 10 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Scott Creek-Reef sea temperature is
11.8° C

Slightly cooler than normal

Scott Creek-Reef surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Scott Creek-Reef surf forecast from 10 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 11 Jun, 8AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 10s period, WNW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 10 Jun, 8PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 10s period, NW swell with 1,448 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 11 Jun, 8AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 10s period with WNW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Scott Creek-Reef this week:

The surf forecast for Scott Creek-Reef over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jun 11) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 10s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Scott Creek-Reef in the next 16 days are 3.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jun 10) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 18s period and expected on Wednesday (Jun 10) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Thu 11th Jun)6ft (1.9m) 10s
Best Surf 8AM (Thu 11th Jun)6ft (1.9m) 10s
Most Powerful 8PM (Wed 10th Jun)10ft (3.0m) 10s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Scott Creek-Reef over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Wed afternoon, min 13°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NW on Wed afternoon, calm by Thu morning).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat morning, min 11°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
10
Thursday
11
Friday
12
Saturday
13
Sunday
14
Monday
15
Tuesday
16
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
2
2
1
2
2
1
1
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.9
WNW
10
2.1
WNW
10
2.1
WNW
10
1.7
WNW
10
1.4
WNW
10
1.3
WNW
10
0.9
WNW
10
0.9
WNW
10
0.9
WNW
10
1
WNW
10
0.9
WNW
10
0.8
WNW
9
0.9
WNW
9
0.8
WNW
8
0.7
WNW
9
0.6
WNW
10
0.5
WNW
10
0.5
WNW
9
0.5
WNW
9
0.5
WNW
9
0.6
WNW
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
660
850
849
527
394
312
180
180
146
188
151
103
119
82
65
75
54
47
46
49
58
Wind (km/h)
20
NW
35
NW
10
NNW
5
SW
5
SSW
10
SE
10
SSE
5
SW
10
SE
10
S
10
S
10
SE
10
S
10
SW
10
SE
5
SW
10
W
0
ESE
10
W
15
WNW
0
N
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
on
glassy
on
cross-on
glassy
High Tide
6:46PM1.61m
8:23AM0.99m
7:26PM1.73m
9:33AM1.08m
8:09PM1.84m
10:34AM1.16m
8:56PM1.91m
11:29AM1.23m
9:46PM1.95m
12:21PM1.27m
10:38PM1.93m
1:10PM1.30m
11:31PM1.86m
Low Tide
12:20PM0.49m
1:58AM0.01m
1:13PM0.64m
2:46AM-0.22m
2:06PM0.76m
3:35AM-0.41m
3:00PM0.84m
4:24AM-0.54m
3:55PM0.89m
5:14AM-0.61m
4:51PM0.89m
6:04AM-0.61m
5:49PM0.87m
clear
clear
clear
clear
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clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
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5:48
5:48
5:48
5:48
5:48
5:48
5:48
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8:28
8:28
8:29
8:29
8:30
8:30
8:30
 mm
Temp °C
19
21
19
20
19
16
20
20
15
18
18
14
16
17
13
17
18
14
18
18
16
Feels °C
16
16
17
19
19
16
19
19
15
16
17
13
14
16
13
17
17
14
17
16
15
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.9
WNW
10
1.2
SSW
17
2.1
WNW
10
1.7
WNW
10
1.4
WNW
10
1.3
WNW
10
1
S
14
1
S
14
0.9
WNW
10
1
WNW
10
0.9
WNW
10
0.8
SSW
16
0.9
WNW
9
0.8
SSW
16
0.7
SSW
15
0.7
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
13
0.8
SSW
19
1
SSW
19
0.9
SSW
19
Energy kJ
660
877
849
527
394
312
423
423
146
188
151
346
119
324
225
225
346
239
480
782
637
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
SSW
18
0.2
W
16
1.1
SSW
16
1.2
SSW
16
1
S
16
1
S
14
0.9
WNW
10
0.9
WNW
10
0.8
SSW
13
0.8
SSW
13
0.8
SSW
13
0.7
SSW
13
0.7
SSW
16
0.8
WNW
8
0.7
WNW
9
0.6
WNW
10
0.6
SSW
21
0.7
SW
21
0.7
SSW
13
0.7
SSW
13
0.7
SSW
13
Energy kJ
1081
20
653
758
496
429
180
180
239
232
232
178
269
82
65
75
305
463
184
181
178
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
S
12
0.2
W
15
0.2
S
21
0.6
NW
8
0.4
NW
9
0.4
SSW
19
0.6
SSW
18
0.6
SSW
18
0.8
WNW
9
0.7
SSW
13
0.5
S
12
0.6
SSW
12
0.6
S
12
0.5
WNW
10
0.5
WNW
9
0.5
WNW
9
0.5
WNW
9
0.6
WNW
9
Energy kJ
11
17
34
45
27
119
246
240
103
173
72
115
106
54
47
46
49
58
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.1
WNW
10
Energy kJ
850
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
4
4
2
3
3
1
3
1
1
3
2
1
2
1
2
3
2
3
3
Distance (km)
26
26
1
4
59
0
0
59
0
59
59
0
56
59
0
83
59
0
83
121
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Santa Cruz
Rating
(10 max)
2
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
2
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
3
4
3
3
3
4
3
3
3
2
4
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
8
5
6
6
8
7
5
5
5
7
6
5
4
5
8
5
4
4
9
9
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Information about the Scott Creek-Reef Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Scott Creek-Reef provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Scott Creek-Reef can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Scott Creek-Reef surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Scott Creek-Reef) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Scott Creek-Reef may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

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