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 18 Aug 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Gold Beach/South Park/Hunter Creek sea temperature is
12.3° C
1.9° 

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 18 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 20 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 12s period, WNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 22 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 7s period, NW swell with 331 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 20 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 12s 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 Thursday (Aug 20) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 15s. 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 1.8m 7s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 22) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 3s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 23) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Thu 20th Aug)3ft (0.9m) 12s
Best Surf 5AM (Thu 20th Aug)3ft (0.9m) 12s
Most Powerful11PM (Sat 22nd Aug)6ft (1.8m) 7s

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 cooking for the Gold Beach area over the next couple of weeks.

Truth be told, the first week and a half is a bit of a write-off for decent waves. There’s some swell around, but the wind is just a mess. Too much cross and cross-onshore stuff from the north-northwest, and it’s choppy and lumpy most days. The water’s a bit colder than normal for this time of year, sitting at 54°F, about 3°F cooler than usual, so you’ll want a thicker wetsuit.

The first real glimmer of hope shows up on Monday the 24th. The morning is looking glassy with a light wind from the west-northwest. Now, the swell is small—only 2ft from the southwest—but when it’s that clean, even a small wave can be fun. The combined swell energy is moderate (208), and with a period of 18 seconds, that’s a very long period groundswell. This kind of swell will wrap in nicely at Gold Beach/South Park/Hunter Creek (beach and reef), but it’s a little inconsistent, so you’ll need to be patient. For a Monday morning, the crowds are “often” an issue here, so expect some company.

The next standout is a bit further out, but it’s worth marking on the calendar. Sunday afternoon, August 30th, looks promising. We’ve got glassy conditions again, winds from the west-northwest at just 5 km/h (3 mph). The swell is 3ft from the southwest, also with a 16-second period. The energy is moderate (410), and the setup is clean. This is another one for the patient surfer, but when it’s glassy and the swell has that long period, it’s a treat.

Then, on Tuesday morning, September 1st, we get a bit more size. There’s light rain and glassy conditions with a 4ft swell from the northwest. The period is a shorter 8 seconds, so it’s more of a windswell, but the lack of wind makes it rideable. The combined energy is moderate (277). This is a solid option for a beginner-friendly wave if you’re looking for something small and clean.

Overall, the best bet is Monday morning the 24th for the glassy, long-period groundswell, and Sunday afternoon the 30th for another clean session. The rest of the time, the wind is just too strong from the north-northwest, or the swell is too small and bumpy. If you’re a kiter, the afternoons with strong cross-shore winds might be more your speed.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Tue morning, min 13°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNW on Tue afternoon, calm by Thu night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sat afternoon, min 14°C on Fri morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NNW on Sat afternoon, calm by Sun night).

Tuesday
18
Wednesday
19
Thursday
20
Friday
21
Saturday
22
Sunday
23
Monday
24
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
1
0
0
1
1
1
1
1
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
1
2
1
1
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SW
14
0.6
SW
14
0.6
SW
16
0.8
W
12
0.8
W
11
0.9
WNW
12
1.1
WNW
11
1.1
WNW
11
0.8
WNW
11
0.6
SW
14
0.5
SW
14
0.5
SW
13
0.3
SW
18
1.3
NNW
6
1.3
NW
8
1.2
NW
8
1.3
NW
8
0.4
SW
18
0.5
SW
18
0.6
WSW
18
0.5
SW
17
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
169
158
203
187
163
224
270
260
160
164
100
84
61
128
179
164
181
111
155
209
142
Wind (km/h)
25
NNW
30
NNW
20
N
25
NNW
30
NNW
5
N
15
NW
15
NW
5
N
10
NW
10
NW
10
NNE
25
NNW
40
NNW
20
NNE
20
NNW
20
NNW
10
N
5
WNW
10
NW
10
N
Wind State
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross
glassy
cross-on
cross
High Tide
4:22PM1.92m
5:42AM1.33m
5:04PM1.85m
7:14AM1.26m
5:56PM1.79m
8:54AM1.29m
7:00PM1.76m
10:05AM1.35m
8:08PM1.77m
10:49AM1.42m
9:08PM1.82m
11:22AM1.48m
9:59PM1.89m
Low Tide
10:05AM0.62m
11:30PM0.30m
10:45AM0.83m
00:36AM0.31m
11:36AM0.99m
1:48AM0.30m
12:51PM1.09m
2:56AM0.24m
2:16PM1.11m
3:52AM0.16m
3:25PM1.05m
4:38AM0.07m
4:16PM0.96m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
cloud
cloud
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:26
6:28
6:28
6:30
6:31
6:31
6:33
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:14
8:13
8:10
8:09
8:07
8:07
8:05
 mm
Temp °C
20
20
19
20
20
17
17
17
14
16
17
15
21
23
19
21
21
17
18
18
15
Feels °C
16
16
14
16
16
14
16
15
13
15
16
14
16
17
14
18
18
15
18
18
14
  • Map Icons:
  • Break
  • Live Wave Height (m)
  • Live Wind Speed (km/h)
  • Surf Rating (10 Max)
  • Ocean Swells (m)
  • Wind Speed (km/h)
Map placeholder
How to use the Wavefinder 
submit an eyeball surf report

Quick surf report for Gold Beach/South Park/Hunter Creek:

join our community of surf reporters

FREE! Surf-Forecast.com widget for your website

The surf report / weather widget below is available to embed on third party websites free of charge and provides a summary of our Gold Beach/South Park/Hunter Creek surf forecast. Simply grab the html code snippet that we provide and paste it into your own site. You can choose your preferred language and metric/imperial units for the surf forecast feed to suit users of your site. Click here to get the code.


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.

Nearest locationNearest