
Surf Forecasts:
Gold Beach/South Park/Hunter Creek surf forecast from 8 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 12 Oct, 8AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 17s period, WNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 8 Oct, 5PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 13s period, NW swell with 1,129 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 12 Oct, 8AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 17s period with WNW 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 Monday (Oct 12) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 1.2m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Gold Beach/South Park/Hunter Creek in the next 16 days are 1.9m 13s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Oct 08) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Saturday (Oct 10) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Mon 12th Oct) | 4ft (1.2m) 17s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Mon 12th Oct) | 4ft (1.2m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Thu 8th Oct) | 6ft (1.9m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Gold Beach/South Park/Hunter Creek over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Thu afternoon, min 8°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNE on Thu morning, fresh winds from the N by Fri afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Sun afternoon, min 8°C on Sun morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the N on Sun afternoon, calm by Mon night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 8 | Friday 9 | Saturday 10 | Sunday 11 | Monday 12 | Tuesday 13 | Wednesday 14 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 13 | NW 13 | NW 13 | WNW 12 | SW 16 | NW 8 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 10 | NW 10 | WNW 19 | W 18 | WNW 17 | WNW 16 | WNW 15 | WNW 14 | WNW 14 | WNW 13 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
1045 | 1129 | 791 | 464 | 295 | 486 | 338 | 573 | 376 | 471 | 804 | 625 | 888 | 628 | 711 | 514 | 521 | 378 | 367 | 302 | 295 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 10:57AM1.97m | 11:10PM1.86m | 11:29AM2.06m | 00:00AM1.83m | 11:59AM2.12m | 00:48AM1.80m | 12:28PM2.13m | 1:34AM1.74m | 12:57PM2.11m | 2:20AM1.68m | 1:27PM2.05m | 3:08AM1.60m | 1:58PM1.97m | 4:00AM1.51m | |||||||
Low Tide | 5:14PM0.23m | 5:21AM0.19m | 5:58PM0.06m | 5:57AM0.32m | 6:38PM-0.05m | 6:31AM0.47m | 7:17PM-0.11m | 7:05AM0.62m | 7:55PM-0.12m | 7:39AM0.77m | 8:34PM-0.07m | 8:14AM0.90m | 9:16PM0.00m | ||||||||
7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | |
— | 6:46 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:44 | — | — | 6:42 | — | — | 6:40 | — | — | 6:38 | — | — | 6:37 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 22 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 11 | 15 | 16 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 12 |
Feels °C | 17 | 17 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 5 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 9 | 9 | 7 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 13 | SW 16 | NW 13 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | NW 8 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 10 | NW 10 | WNW 19 | NW 8 | WNW 17 | WNW 16 | WNW 15 | WNW 14 | WNW 14 | WNW 13 | NW 7 | WNW 13 | NW 8 |
1045 | 267 | 791 | 464 | 242 | 381 | 338 | 390 | 376 | 441 | 804 | 283 | 888 | 628 | 711 | 514 | 521 | 378 | 89 | 239 | 177 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | SW 12 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | WNW 21 | SW 16 | W 18 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 7 | SW 15 | SW 18 | SW 14 | WNW 13 | SW 16 | SW 16 |
366 | 36 | 254 | 361 | 295 | 218 | 212 | 209 | 130 | 471 | 219 | 625 | 171 | 153 | 60 | 176 | 316 | 169 | 312 | 302 | 295 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | S 24 | SW 12 | W 21 | SW 21 | WNW 19 | SW 20 | W 18 | W 17 | SW 18 | SW 24 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 18 | SW 14 | SW 18 | SW 16 | — | WNW 13 |
36 | 11 | 37 | 78 | 224 | 123 | 186 | 160 | 144 | 366 | 22 | 216 | 254 | 206 | 196 | 211 | 169 | 246 | 367 | — | 178 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NW 13 | NW 8 | NNW 6 | NW 6 | NW 8 | — | NW 9 | NNE 2 | — | NW 9 | — | — | NW 8 | — | — | NW 6 | — | NW 6 | NW 8 | — |
— | 1129 | 276 | 149 | 66 | 486 | — | 573 | 1 | — | 508 | — | — | 216 | — | — | 15 | — | 116 | 239 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 72 | 58 | 72 | 479 | 678 | 76 | 261 | 375 | 10 | 261 | 471 | 10 | 10 | 72 | 10 | 10 | 72 | 10 | 268 | 641 | 10 |
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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.
Gold Beach/South Park/Hunter Creek is 91 km (57 miles) from Grants Pass. If you plan a vacation in South Oregon, look for hotels and other accommodation in Grants Pass. Grants Pass has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.










