Redwood Creek Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright surfers, Rusty here again. Let’s break down the Redwood Creek outlook in feet and miles.

This is a tough run. For the first week and a half, from now until the 16th of September, the surf is mostly small and messy. There’s a big gap of days with weak, cross-onshore wind and tiny waves that aren’t worth the drive.

The first real chance for a clean session is the morning of the 8th (Tuesday) when the wind goes glassy. The swell is small, about 2-4 ft from the NW with a short period of 7 seconds. The combined energy is moderate at 278. It’s clean, but weak and a bit crumbly. A fun longboard morning, but nothing special. The water temp is about normal for this time of year.

The big one, the only day I’m really looking at, is the 17th of September (Thursday). The morning brings 8 ft swell from the WNW with a long period of 12 seconds, and the afternoon hits 10 ft from the same direction. The combined energy in the afternoon is a strong 2418. That’s proper power. Problem is, the wind is cross-onshore, so it’s going to be raw and bumpy. At over 8 ft, this is for experts only. The long period means lully sets, but the waves will have a lot of push. This is a big-wave session, not a beginner’s day.

The 18th of September (Friday) holds similar size at 8 ft from the NW with an 11 second period, but the wind is worse, especially in the afternoon. The morning is the better window with a light breeze and moderate energy of 1599. It’s still cross-onshore, so it’s a bit of a grind, but there’s plenty of power.

The swell then fades through the 19th and 20th, with energy dropping into the 800s and 600s and the wind staying cross-onshore. Surfable, but not the main event.

Remember, Redwood Creek is a river break that rarely breaks, and it’s exposed to the west. The long period swells on the 17th and 18th will tend to close out here, making it a tough paddle. And crowds are often, so expect company.

The best call is the morning of the 17th for the big swell, but it’s windy and expert-only. The 8th is a clean, small alternative. The rest is a write-off.

Rusty.

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