Redwood Creek Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s shaping up for Redwood Creek. I gotta be straight with you – this isn't a classic stretch of days. The surf window is a bit of a slow burn, and you’ll need to pick your moments.

We start off with a bit of a flat patch. The first few days from Friday the 7th through the weekend aren't really doing us any favours. The swell is coming from the NW, but the wind is messy, mostly cross-on, and the wave energy is weak (206). The water temperature is sitting at 57°, which is about average for this time of year, no real surprises there.

The first chance of something rideable creeps in on Saturday the 8th afternoon. The swell bumps up to 7 ft from the NW, and the combined energy jumps to a moderate 609. It’s a bit of a mess though, with that cross-on breeze. It’s really only looking like a marginal option.

Sunday the 9th is a similar story – 7 ft to 8 ft NW swell, energy building to 942, but that cross-on wind just won’t let it be clean. It’s a bit of a tease.

Now, the real standout window is shaping up for the middle of next week. Thursday the 13th is the one to circle. The wind switches around to the west-northwest and then west, going *onshore* but it’s light. The swell is a solid 7 ft to 8 ft from the NW, pushing energy readings of 787 and 797. It’s a beach-and-reef setup, so with that longer-period groundswell (8 seconds isn't super long, but it's clean), it should offer some nice, lined-up walls. The light wind means it'll be cleaner than anything else we've seen. This is the best bet for the first week.

After that, things drop off fast. Friday the 14th afternoon sees a quick drop to 4 ft, and a brief moment of glassy conditions, but it's a small window. Then we hit a dry spell from the 15th through the 18th with tiny swells and poor conditions. Don't bother.

Looking further out, the second week brings a flicker of hope. Wednesday the 19th and Thursday the 20th have a new pulse of WNW swell, around 4 ft to 5 ft. The period stretches out to 12 seconds, which is proper groundswell. The wind is light and onshore, which is a positive. The energy is moderate (622 to 719). This is a promising but less certain call for the long range. It could be a nice little run if the direction holds.

So, to wrap it up: the best of the best is Thursday the 13th for size and cleaner conditions. The second week has a potential good run from the 19th, but it's a wait-and-see. This break is a river mouth, so it rarely breaks, making any good session a real treat. Stay patient.

Rusty.

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