
Surf Forecasts:
Redwood Creek surf forecast from 10 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 10 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 12s period, WNW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 13 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 7s period, NW swell with 685 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 10 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 12s period with WNW swell.
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 Thursday (Sep 10) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 7s. 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 2.5m 7s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 13) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.1m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 13) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Thu 10th Sep) | 3ft (0.9m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Thu 10th Sep) | 3ft (0.9m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Sun 13th Sep) | 8ft (2.5m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Redwood Creek over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, Rusty here. Look, I’m gonna level with you straight up: we’ve only got one break in the mix for this outlook—Redwood Creek. It’s a river mouth setup, and it’s a rare one, rarely breaks. So, this is a spot that only fires when everything lines up just right, and over the next 16 days, it’s a real mixed bag.
Right now, we’re starting on Thursday the 10th of September. The overall pattern is pretty quiet. The combined swell energy is moderate, sitting around 516 (moderate wave energy), with a tiny 2ft swell from the SW at a very long 17-second period. That long period makes it a proper groundswell, but for a river mouth, that can mean it straightens out. The wind is onshore at 3 mph, so it’s messy. Not the day to get excited.
Friday the 11th is more of the same—small 3ft SW swell, still that long period, and the wind swings onshore again. The energy drops a bit to 580 (moderate), but it’s still marginal. Saturday the 12th, though, there’s a little glimmer. The afternoon sees a glassy surface with a 4ft NW swell, short period at 10 seconds, and a combined energy of 455 (moderate). The wind goes glassy, which is a rare treat. That’s about as good as it gets in this window—clean, small, and rideable. But with the break being inconsistent, don’t expect a crowd of mates.
From Sunday the 13th through to Monday the 21st, it’s a rough stretch. The swell bumps up to 5ft and even 7ft on Monday the 14th, but the wind is cross-onshore and strong, up to 12–22 mph, making it choppy and poor. The energy gets up to 699 (moderate) on the 14th, but with those winds, you’re better off kiting here than surfing. The water temp is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there.
There’s a gap of a few days with no real standouts, then around the 17th of September, we see a tiny 1ft SW swell at a very long 21-second period, but energy is weak at 254 (low). The 19th of September Saturday morning, though, is another moment of calm—glassy again, with a 2ft SW swell, 18-second period, and energy at 242 (low). It’s clean, but tiny.
The second week, from the 20th onward, the wind picks up again—strong breezes from the NNW, cross-onshore, and the swell stays small, around 2ft–3ft. The combined energy is moderate, but the conditions are consistently poor. Honestly, the best on offer is Saturday the 12th afternoon and maybe early on the 19th, but neither is a true standout. This river mouth is a fickle thing.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Thu morning, min 10°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue morning, min 11°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 17 | NW 8 | SW 16 | SW 16 | NW 9 | SW 15 | NW 10 | NW 10 | WNW 9 | NW 6 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 8 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 |
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300 | 238 | 277 | 320 | 299 | 239 | 281 | 209 | 217 | 216 | 190 | 175 | 292 | 241 | 521 | 413 | 260 | 277 | 262 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | glassy | off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 10:59PM2.70m | 12:00PM2.52m | 11:51PM2.66m | 12:32PM2.61m | 00:40AM2.56m | 1:04PM2.66m | 1:29AM2.44m | 1:35PM2.67m | 2:18AM2.28m | 2:07PM2.63m | 3:10AM2.13m | 2:40PM2.55m | 4:07AM1.98m | ||||||
Low Tide | 5:36AM0.32m | 5:51PM0.86m | 6:14AM0.44m | 6:37PM0.70m | 6:50AM0.61m | 7:21PM0.59m | 7:24AM0.81m | 8:06PM0.55m | 7:57AM1.01m | 8:51PM0.56m | 8:31AM1.20m | 9:38PM0.61m | |||||||
— | 6:50 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | |
— | — | 7:34 | — | — | 7:32 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:29 | — | — | 7:27 | — | — | 7:25 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 22 | 21 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 12 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 13 | 19 | 18 | 13 |
Feels °C | 19 | 22 | 20 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 10 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 11 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 17 | 16 | 11 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 8 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 10 | NW 10 | WNW 9 | SW 13 | NW 7 | NW 7 | SW 13 | NW 8 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 |
136 | 143 | 152 | 320 | 253 | 153 | 281 | 132 | 217 | 216 | 190 | 88 | 292 | 241 | 61 | 413 | 260 | 277 | 262 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | WNW 9 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 17 | WSW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 |
161 | 135 | 180 | 310 | 299 | 239 | 215 | 209 | 203 | 162 | 147 | 33 | 85 | 61 | 75 | 117 | 75 | 64 | 62 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 17 | WNW 10 | SSW 9 | WNW 10 | WSW 15 | WNW 11 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | NW 9 | WSW 19 | SW 19 | SW 18 | WNW 15 | SW 12 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 |
300 | 238 | 277 | 58 | 28 | 51 | 123 | 103 | 35 | 14 | 55 | 36 | 92 | 78 | 42 | 23 | 58 | 30 | 29 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 6 | — | — | NW 7 | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 175 | — | — | 521 | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 4 | 55 | 51 | 4 | 55 | 514 | 4 | 57 | 4 | 4 | 118 | 514 | 4 | 344 | 514 | 4 | 55 | 142 | 4 |
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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.
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