
Surf Forecasts:
Gazos Creek surf forecast from 1 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 30 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 9s period, WNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 30 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 9s period, WNW swell with 614 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 30 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 9s period with WNW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Gazos Creek this week:
The surf forecast for Gazos Creek over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 30) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 14s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Gazos Creek in the next 16 days are 1.9m 9s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 30) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Wed 30th Sep) | 6ft (1.9m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Wed 30th Sep) | 6ft (1.9m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Wed 30th Sep) | 6ft (1.9m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Gazos Creek over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sat morning, min 14°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Mon afternoon, min 20°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Wed 30 | Thursday 1 | Friday 2 | Saturday 3 | Sunday 4 | Monday 5 | Tuesday 6 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | SSW 16 | NW 9 | SSW 15 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | NW 8 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | SSW 19 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
687 | 508 | 469 | 293 | 339 | 284 | 246 | 173 | 178 | 146 | 245 | 220 | 109 | 211 | 183 | 178 | 120 | 128 | 238 | 251 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross | glassy | glassy | cross | glassy | cross | cross | glassy | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 3:02AM1.13m | 1:33PM1.68m | 4:25AM1.10m | 2:33PM1.62m | 5:47AM1.13m | 3:47PM1.55m | 6:51AM1.21m | 5:08PM1.50m | 7:40AM1.30m | 6:26PM1.49m | 8:20AM1.39m | 7:34PM1.48m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:56PM-0.11m | 7:31AM0.92m | 8:59PM-0.08m | 8:36AM1.02m | 10:13PM-0.05m | 10:10AM1.05m | 11:29PM-0.05m | 11:45AM0.97m | 00:37AM-0.05m | 12:59PM0.81m | 1:34AM-0.05m | 1:59PM0.62m | 2:21AM-0.01m | |||||||
— | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | |
6:53 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:51 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:45 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 15 | 18 | 20 | 16 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 25 | 26 | 22 | 25 | 26 | 22 | 26 | 28 | 21 | 26 | 26 | 23 |
Feels °C | 19 | 14 | 18 | 20 | 16 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 23 | 24 | 20 | 23 | 23 | 20 | 23 | 23 | 18 | 24 | 23 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | NW 9 | WNW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | WNW 8 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | NW 8 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 |
687 | 508 | 469 | 293 | 339 | 284 | 246 | 172 | 178 | 135 | 110 | 69 | 84 | 211 | 183 | 178 | 69 | 128 | 238 | 220 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | WNW 11 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 15 | SSW 15 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 14 | NW 8 | NW 8 | WNW 12 | SSW 13 | NW 8 | SSW 13 | SSW 19 |
152 | 104 | 70 | 93 | 138 | 129 | 127 | 173 | 107 | 146 | 245 | 220 | 89 | 67 | 48 | 50 | 120 | 67 | 113 | 251 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 17 | SW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 16 | S 10 | WNW 13 | WSW 11 | W 11 | SSW 13 | SSW 20 | SSW 13 |
14 | 82 | 80 | 119 | 68 | 66 | 40 | 22 | 77 | 23 | 12 | 11 | 99 | 8 | 16 | 12 | 93 | 114 | 79 | 113 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 8 | — | — | NW 8 | — | — | NW 8 | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 109 | — | — | 59 | — | — | 99 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 25 | 0 | 45 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 73 | 0 | 32 | 25 | 0 | 38 | 71 | 0 | 25 | 37 | 0 | 38 | 38 | 0 |
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Information about the Gazos Creek Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Gazos Creek provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Gazos Creek can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Gazos Creek 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 (Gazos Creek) 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 Gazos Creek 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.
Gazos Creek is 32 km (20 miles) from the city of Saratoga. If you plan a vacation in San Mateo, look for hotels and other accommodation in Saratoga. Saratoga has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.










