Redwood Creek Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s get into it. This is Rusty, and I’ve looked over the numbers for our little stretch of coast. Straight up, we've only got the one spot on the table: Redwood Creek. So this is the whole story for the next couple weeks.

Right now, Redwood Creek is not doing us any favours. It’s a rare-breaking river mouth that only really works when everything lines up perfectly, and for the start of this outlook, it’s just not happening. The first few days are a write-off with marginal conditions and messy winds. There’s a bit of energy around Wednesday afternoon the 2nd with a 6ft swell, but the period is a short 8 seconds and the wind is a cross-off from the SSE at 12 mph, so it’s not going to be anything worth paddling out for.

Keep an eye on Friday afternoon the 4th. That’s where things get interesting. The wind drops to a glassy 3 mph from the west, and we get a clean 6ft swell from the WNW with a 10-second period. The combined swell energy is sitting at a moderate 846. The forecast is calling for “expect very good surf conditions,” and with that glassy surface, it’s easily the best looking session in the first week. Just remember, this break is inconsistent, so don’t get your hopes up until you see it with your own eyes.

The second week is a bit of a mixed bag. Monday the 14th has a solid pulse pushing through. The afternoon shows an 12ft swell from the NW but with an 8-second period and a cross-on wind from the NNW at 9 mph. That’s a lot of water moving, and the combined energy is strong at 1861, but the short period and wind will make it a bumpy, challenging day for sure. This one is for experts only if anyone even tries it.

Then, look ahead to Wednesday morning the 16th. The wind goes completely calm, glassy conditions, and we get a 6ft swell from the NW with a 10-second period. The combined energy is a moderate 713, and the forecast says “expect very good surf conditions.” This is your standout from the whole run. If you can wait that long, this is the day. But remember, it’s over a week away, so treat it as promising but not locked in.

Between the 7th and the 13th, there are long stretches where the surf is either too small, too choppy, or just plain poor. Don’t expect much action there.

Water temp is about average for this time of year, nothing wild to report.

So, if you’re keen, pencil in Friday the 4th afternoon and Wednesday the 16th morning. The rest is a gamble. This is Rusty, signing off.

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