Redwood Creek Surf Break

Lat Long: 41.29° N 124.09° W

Redwood Creek Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 am 27 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Redwood Creek sea temperature is
13.7° C
0.7° 

Redwood Creek surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Redwood Creek surf forecast from 27 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 3 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period, NW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 2 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 9s period, NW swell with 1,914 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 28 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 19s period with SW 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 Tuesday (Jul 28) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 19s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Redwood Creek in the next 16 days are 3.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 02) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Tue 28th Jul)3.5ft (1.0m) 19s
Best Surf 2AM (Mon 3rd Aug)10ft (3.0m) 9s
Most Powerful 8PM (Sun 2nd Aug)11ft (3.5m) 9s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Redwood Creek over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here, let's talk about what's on offer for Redwood Creek.

Alright, folks, let's be straight with each other. Redwood Creek is a river break that rarely breaks, so we're already on the back foot. The water’s sitting at 57°F and that's pretty much normal for this time of year, so no surprises there.

The outlook kicks off on Monday the 27th of July, and honestly, it's a bit of a struggle. We've got a long-period groundswell from the SW rolling in, with combined energy sitting at 650 (moderate), but with a northwesterly breeze on it, it's just messy. The surf is tiny, around 3ft, and the conditions are just marginal. Monday afternoon doesn't improve; the wind shifts to a cross-onshore, and the whole thing turns choppy.

Tuesday the 28th is more of the same. The swell drops a touch, period stays long, but the wind is still cross-onshore, keeping everything bumpy. Wednesday morning the 29th offers a sliver of hope with a light breeze, but the swell is only 3ft. It's still a long-period SW groundswell, so it'll have some push, but the energy is moderate (605). That afternoon the wind picks up again, and it's a write-off. Thursday the 30th and Friday the 31st are a total bust. The swell is dropping, energy is weak, and the wind is on it. We're looking at a solid gap of poor conditions here.

Then we get a shift. Saturday the 1st of August brings a new NW swell, but it's short period, only 6 seconds. The morning looks okay with a light offshore from the NW and 4ft of swell, but it's a weak, windswell. The afternoon blows out with a moderate cross-onshore, and by Sunday the 2nd, the swell jumps to 7ft but the wind is strong, making it a choppy mess. By Sunday afternoon, we're looking at 12ft of NW swell (moderate energy at 1604), but with a strong cross-onshore, it's a complete mess. That's more of a kite-surfing setup than a paddling wave.

The first week is a write-off, honestly. The second week looks a bit more promising, but it's still not a standout. Monday the 3rd of August has the swell up again, but it's still cross-onshore. Things start to look a little better on Tuesday the 4th of August. The morning has 6ft of NW swell with a light cross-onshore breeze, making it marginally rideable. The energy is moderate (576). Wednesday the 5th sees a small clean-up with a light offshore, but the swell is back down to 5ft and short period.

The real highlight, the only true standout in this entire 16-day window, is Monday the 10th of August. We've got a solid 8ft of NW swell building to 8ft in the afternoon. The wind is light and offshore from the NW in the morning, and light cross-onshore in the afternoon. The energy is ramping up from 875 to 1091 (moderate), and the period is a decent 8 seconds. This is the best bet. It's got size, the wind is manageable, and it's the closest we'll get to a clean wave. It's a little on the bigger side, so maybe not for beginners, but for the experienced crew, this is the session to circle.

Tuesday the 11th of August is also worth a mention. The swell holds at 7ft to 8ft, but the wind shifts to a light cross-shore from the SSW, which could actually clean it up a bit. The energy is up to 1330 (moderate) by the afternoon. The conditions are still listed as marginal, but with light wind, it's the best of the late run.

So, to wrap it up, the first week is a write-off. The second week has a couple of promising days, but the only real standout is Monday the 10th of August. Get that one in the calendar if you're keen.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue afternoon, min 11°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri afternoon, min 12°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Friday
31
Saturday
1
Sunday
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SW
18
1
SW
18
1
SW
19
0.8
SW
17
0.9
SW
17
1
SW
17
0.8
SW
16
0.8
SW
16
0.8
SW
16
0.7
SW
16
0.7
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16
0.6
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15
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14
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0.6
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14
1.3
NW
6
2
NW
7
2.2
NW
8
2.1
NW
8
3.5
NW
8
3
NW
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
522
616
701
398
505
582
375
371
306
242
239
174
132
132
145
124
366
531
477
1510
1271
Wind (km/h)
10
NW
10
NW
5
NE
10
NW
15
NNW
0
NE
10
NW
15
NNW
0
NE
10
WNW
15
NNW
5
ENE
10
NW
10
NNW
5
ESE
10
NW
20
NNW
5
NNE
20
NNW
25
NNW
5
NNE
Wind State
on
cross-on
cross-off
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cross-on
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cross-off
High Tide
12:16PM2.04m
10:44PM2.62m
12:47PM2.10m
11:25PM2.65m
1:17PM2.16m
00:04AM2.64m
1:46PM2.23m
00:44AM2.59m
2:14PM2.29m
1:24AM2.49m
2:42PM2.35m
2:07AM2.35m
3:10PM2.42m
2:55AM2.19m
Low Tide
4:49PM1.54m
6:01AM0.32m
5:32PM1.48m
6:35AM0.29m
6:14PM1.41m
7:07AM0.30m
6:55PM1.34m
7:38AM0.36m
7:38PM1.27m
8:07AM0.47m
8:23PM1.18m
8:36AM0.62m
9:11PM1.09m
clear
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6:11
6:11
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8:37
8:37
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8:32
8:31
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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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