Gold Beach/South Park/Hunter Creek Surf Break

Lat Long: 42.41° N 124.43° W

Gold Beach/South Park/Hunter Creek Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 am 23 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Gold Beach/South Park/Hunter Creek sea temperature is
11.0° C
2.6° 

Gold Beach/South Park/Hunter Creek surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Gold Beach/South Park/Hunter Creek surf forecast from 24 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 28 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 19s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 26 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 19s period, SW swell with 945 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 23 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 14s period with SW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Gold Beach/South Park/Hunter Creek this week:

The surf forecast for Gold Beach/South Park/Hunter Creek over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 23) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 8s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Gold Beach/South Park/Hunter Creek in the next 16 days are 1.1m 19s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 26) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Thu 23rd Jul)2ft (0.6m) 14s
Best Surf 5AM (Tue 28th Jul)3.5ft (1.1m) 19s
Most Powerful11AM (Sun 26th Jul)3.5ft (1.1m) 19s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Gold Beach/South Park/Hunter Creek over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the cards for the Gold Beach region.

To be honest, looking at the whole 16-day window, it's a bit of a struggle. We've got swell on the way, but the wind is going to be a constant problem, keeping things messy. The water is running much colder than normal for this time of year, clocking in at 52°F, which is a solid 5°F below average. That’s a big anomaly, so you’ll want a good thick wetsuit if you’re heading out.

We start off on Thursday, 23rd July, with some small swell of 2ft from the SW, but it's a light cross-onshore breeze making it bumpy. The combined energy is weak (343). It’s a real marginal call, nothing to get excited about.

Friday the 24th sees a spike in energy, with the combined energy hitting 454 in the morning and 774 in the afternoon, but the swell is still tiny (1ft to 2ft) and the wind is still cross-onshore. The period is a very long 24 to 26 seconds, which is a groundswell, but with such small height and onshore wind, it’s just not going to shape up.

The best chance for a wave in the first week looks like Saturday, 25th July. We’ve got the biggest swell so far at 3ft from the SW, with a combined energy of 941. The wind is a light cross-shore, so it won't be clean, but it's the least messy option. The period is a solid 21 seconds, so there’s some proper groundswell energy in the water. It’s still a marginal session, but it’s the closest thing to a goer we’ve got.

Sunday the 26th has a similar swell size (4ft), with a combined energy of 1070, but it’s a light cross-onshore, so it’s not quite offshore. The period drops to 19 seconds.

From Monday, 27th July, through to the end of the month, the wind really picks up from the NNW, getting into the 12 to 19 mph range. The swell holds around 3ft, but the wave quality is consistently poor. It’s choppy and lumpy, and not really worth paddling out for.

There’s a gap of poor conditions all the way through the first week of August. The swell does start to build again, with heights reaching 5ft to 6ft by the 4th and 6th of August, but the wind is just a mess. On the 2nd and 3rd, we’ve got strong breezes of 19 to 28 mph creating a lumpy cross-chop. The period is short, around 7 to 8 seconds, so it’s just windswell. The combined energy is moderate (up to 628), but it’s blown out. This setup is honestly looking more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing, especially with the bigger swell and strong cross-shore winds.

The only real standout, if you can call it that, is still the Saturday before last. Nothing else in the 16-day window offers a clean enough window to make it a top pick. The forecast is reliable for the near term, and it’s just not looking good.

Rusty, signing off.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat morning, min 12°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon morning, min 13°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

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Energy kJ
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High Tide
9:12AM1.24m
7:46PM1.87m
10:27AM1.31m
8:39PM1.88m
11:19AM1.39m
9:30PM1.91m
11:58AM1.45m
10:17PM1.96m
12:31PM1.50m
10:59PM2.00m
1:00PM1.55m
11:39PM2.02m
1:28PM1.60m
00:16AM2.02m
Low Tide
1:26PM0.97m
3:32AM0.15m
2:35PM1.05m
4:23AM0.06m
3:39PM1.06m
5:07AM-0.02m
4:31PM1.02m
5:46AM-0.09m
5:15PM0.96m
6:21AM-0.15m
5:56PM0.90m
6:54AM-0.19m
6:35PM0.83m
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Information about the Gold Beach/South Park/Hunter Creek Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Gold Beach/South Park/Hunter Creek provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Gold Beach/South Park/Hunter Creek can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Gold Beach/South Park/Hunter 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 (Gold Beach/South Park/Hunter 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 Gold Beach/South Park/Hunter 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.

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