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Redwood Creek Surf Forecast
/ CAL – Humboldt (25 breaks) / California (404 breaks) /
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Redwood Creek surfForecast / CAL – Humboldt / USA
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 pm Friday 22 May 2026 PDTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Redwood Creek surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Redwood Creek sea temperature is
10.3° C
(Which is 1.7°C colder than average for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Redwood Creek this week:
The surf forecast for Redwood Creek over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 23) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Redwood Creek in the next 16 days are 3.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 26) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Sat 23rd May) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Tue 26th May) | 11ft (3.5m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Tue 26th May) | 11ft (3.5m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Redwood Creek over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Sat afternoon, min 10°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 15°C on Thu morning, min 8°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon night, fresh winds from the NNW by Wed afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 23 | Sunday 24 | Monday 25 | Tuesday 26 | Wednesday 27 | Thursday 28 | Fri 29 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | WNW 15 | WNW 14 | WNW 13 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | WNW 14 | WNW 14 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 9 | WNW 18 | WNW 17 | WNW 16 | WNW 14 | NW 8 | |
608 | 403 | 364 | 413 | 339 | 565 | 577 | 440 | 322 | 3840 | 4903 | 4390 | 2971 | 1624 | 2177 | 1072 | 1553 | 1799 | 1943 | 1340 | 1467 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-on | glassy | glassy | on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | |
High Tide | 5:24AM2.25m | 7:11PM2.40m | 6:45AM2.09m | 7:56PM2.47m | 8:06AM1.99m | 8:35PM2.53m | 9:19AM1.97m | 9:10PM2.57m | 10:22AM2.00m | 9:43PM2.61m | 11:16AM2.04m | 10:15PM2.63m | 12:03PM2.09m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:55PM1.41m | 12:14PM0.57m | 1:15AM1.26m | 1:08PM0.77m | 2:24AM1.05m | 1:58PM0.96m | 3:20AM0.85m | 2:45PM1.12m | 4:06AM0.66m | 3:30PM1.26m | 4:46AM0.50m | 4:11PM1.37m | 5:24AM0.39m | 4:51PM1.44m | |||||||
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 | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:47 | — |
 | 8:34 | — | 8:35 | — | — | 8:36 | — | — | 8:37 | — | — | 8:37 | — | — | 8:38 | — | — | 8:38 | — | — | 8:39 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 12 | 15 | 16 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 10 | 10 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 11 | 15 | 15 | 11 | 14 | 15 |
11 | 13 | 15 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 8 | 8 | 11 | 10 | 7 | 8 | 5 | 11 | 10 | 7 | 10 | 9 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | WNW 14 | WNW 13 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | WNW 14 | WNW 14 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | SW 15 | SW 14 | NW 9 | WNW 18 | WNW 17 | NW 8 | WNW 14 | WNW 14 |
 kJ | 608 | 403 | 364 | 413 | 182 | 565 | 577 | 440 | 322 | 3840 | 4903 | 4390 | 2971 | 107 | 73 | 1072 | 1553 | 1799 | 875 | 1340 | 1303 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 17 | SW 15 | WNW 10 | SW 16 | WNW 15 | NW 7 | NW 7 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 17 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 16 | W 25 | WNW 24 | WNW 21 | SW 14 | SW 14 | WNW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 |
| kJ | 103 | 84 | 105 | 157 | 339 | 107 | 37 | 103 | 178 | 241 | 188 | 153 | 155 | 13 | 54 | 619 | 52 | 51 | 1943 | 29 | 30 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 22 | SW 16 | WNW 18 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | SW 15 | NW 6 | NNW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 14 | — | — | SW 14 | SW 14 | — |
| kJ | 30 | 19 | 157 | 123 | 98 | 73 | 134 | 10 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 73 | — | — | 29 | 29 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 3 | — | — | — | — | NW 11 | NW 10 | — | NW 8 | NW 8 | — | NW 8 | NW 8 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1624 | 2177 | — | 555 | 1287 | — | 634 | 1467 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 4 | 55 | 51 | 4 | 57 | 15 | 4 | 15 | 55 | 35 | 18 | 2435 | 18 | 344 | 515 | 4 | 411 | 514 | 55 | 396 | 852 |
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Information about the Redwood Creek Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Redwood Creek provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Redwood Creek can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Redwood 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 (Redwood 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 Redwood 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.
Redwood Creek is 38 km (24 miles) from McKinleyville. If you plan a vacation in Humboldt County, look for hotels and other accommodation in McKinleyville. McKinleyville has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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