Redwood Creek Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s happening at Redwood Creek. This ain’t the kind of spot that pumps out endless perfect waves, and this 16-day window shows that. The early part is quiet, and we’ve got a few bumps in the road before anything worth paddling for shows up.

First couple days—Tuesday 1st and Wednesday 2nd—are small and weak, not worth the wetsuit. The first bit of size comes Thursday 3rd. Thursday morning sees 6ft from the WNW with a 10-second period and cross wind. Wave energy is moderate (875). Not clean. Thursday afternoon jumps to 8ft from the WNW, 12-second period, and the energy hits 1689—strong. That’s a big, long-period swell, but with cross winds, it’s gonna be messy. At that size, it’s expert-only territory, and the wind doesn’t do you any favors. If you’re a local charger, you might find some power in the afternoon, but it’s not the standout session.

Friday 4th holds 7ft from the WNW in the morning, 10 seconds, cross-on wind. Energy is strong (1222), but the wind is still a problem. The weekend and Monday 7th are small—nothing worth chasing. Then Monday 7th morning, the swell drops to 2ft from the SW, 14-second period, but the wind goes glassy. That’s a rare clean moment. Energy is low (244), so it’s log territory, but if you want a smooth, peaceful paddle, that’s your window.

Tuesday 8th and Wednesday 9th bring 5–6ft from the NW, but wind cranks to 12–15 mph cross-onshore, and conditions are poor. Energy is moderate to strong (302–563). That’s more kite-surfing weather than paddle-surfing—choppy and blown out.

Thursday 10th through Sunday 13th is quiet again: 2–4ft from the SW and NW, light but mostly cross-on wind, moderate energy (370–659). Nothing special. Water temp is 59°F, about 2°F warmer than average, so a touch above normal.

The best bets come Monday 14th and Tuesday 15th. Monday 14th morning: 5ft from the NW, 12-second period, light onshore wind, energy 888. Tuesday 15th morning: 6ft from the NW, 11-second period, light cross-on wind, energy 1001—strong. This is the biggest, most energetic swell of the outlook, and the wind is light. For a river break, a NW groundswell with that period can line up nicely. The wind is still cross-on, not offshore, so it won’t be glassy, but it’s the best quality you’re gonna get. Crowds are likely here, so expect company.

Wednesday 16th fades back to small and poor.

The standout sessions? Monday 14th and Tuesday 15th mornings. That’s where the size and energy are, with light wind. It’s not perfect, but it’s the best we’ve got. For the clean freaks, Monday 7th morning is glassy but tiny. Overall, this stretch is more about waiting for the right moment than surfing every day.

Rusty out.

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