Surf Forecasts:
Redwood Creek surf forecast from 2 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 3 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 11s period, WNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 3 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 11s period, WNW swell with 1,314 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 2 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 9s period with NW 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 Wednesday (Sep 02) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 5s. 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 2.3m 11s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 03) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 02) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Wed 2nd Sep) | 3ft (0.9m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Thu 3rd Sep) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Thu 3rd Sep) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Redwood Creek over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
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.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 27mm), heaviest during Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu morning, min 12°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon morning, min 12°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 9 | SW 18 | WSW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 10 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | SW 16 | SW 16 | NW 9 | SW 15 | NW 9 | SW 15 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 8 |
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120 | 152 | 392 | 313 | 665 | 1134 | 1176 | 698 | 522 | 338 | 251 | 202 | 250 | 176 | 171 | 277 | 164 | 147 | 320 | |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | off | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | on | cross-on | glassy | on | on | off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 3:53AM2.01m | 3:29PM2.62m | 5:07AM1.88m | 4:18PM2.60m | 6:39AM1.82m | 5:20PM2.57m | 8:13AM1.87m | 6:35PM2.57m | 9:22AM1.98m | 7:52PM2.60m | 10:11AM2.12m | 9:02PM2.66m | |||||||
Low Tide | 9:39PM0.64m | 9:06AM1.21m | 10:40PM0.61m | 9:50AM1.38m | 11:50PM0.58m | 10:50AM1.52m | 1:06AM0.52m | 12:15PM1.60m | 2:18AM0.43m | 1:48PM1.58m | 3:19AM0.33m | 3:05PM1.45m | 4:11AM0.27m | ||||||
— | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | |
— | — | 7:47 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:44 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:40 | — | — | 7:38 | — | |
mm | — | 2 | 18 | 6 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 13 | 19 | 18 | 13 |
Feels °C | 15 | 13 | 11 | 13 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 17 | 16 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 9 | WNW 9 | WSW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 10 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 8 |
120 | 124 | 392 | 313 | 665 | 1134 | 1176 | 698 | 522 | 338 | 237 | 202 | 250 | 164 | 153 | 277 | 131 | 147 | 320 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 5 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 6 | SW 18 | SW 15 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 |
13 | 152 | 95 | 78 | 206 | 113 | 307 | 370 | 300 | 326 | 251 | 201 | 229 | 176 | 171 | 169 | 164 | 125 | 88 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 16 | SW 6 | SW 19 | SW 12 | W 15 | SSW 11 | W 13 | SW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | WNW 13 | WNW 14 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 |
84 | 59 | 53 | 129 | 27 | 129 | 37 | 17 | 24 | 14 | 35 | 50 | 22 | 35 | 36 | 57 | 49 | 47 | 41 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SSW 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | 45 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 4 | 276 | 164 | 4 | 15 | 57 | 4 | 57 | 4 | 4 | 55 | 55 | 4 | 55 | 55 | 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.
Redwood Creek is 38 km (24 miles) from McKinleyville. If you plan a vacation in Humboldt County, look for hotels and other accommodation in McKinleyville. McKinleyville has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.











