Redwood Creek Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what Redwood Creek is serving up over the next couple of weeks. It’s a bit of a mixed bag, to be honest.

The forecast kicks off with a real slow start. We’ve got a period of middling waves from the 4th of July right through until about the 15th of July. Most of that time is plagued by persistent cross-onshore winds, which is going to leave the surface pretty choppy and messy. The swell is coming from the NW, but it doesn’t really line up with what this spot wants, which is a W direction. The wave energy is all over the place, from moderate to strong, but it never comes together with the right conditions. It’s a lot of "marginal" and "poor" surf in the data, and frankly, not worth paddling out for unless you're desperate for a bumpy session.

There’s a real interesting turn, though, around the 16th of July. This is where things start to look worthwhile. On the morning of the 16th, the swell starts picking up to 6ft from the NW with a modest period of 8 seconds. The wind goes light and onshore from the WNW, which is better, and the energy is building strong. It’s still just "marginal" in the notes, but it's a step up.

The real standout, the one to circle on your calendar, is the 17th and 18th of July. By the morning of the 17th, we’ve got a solid 8ft NW swell (9-second period) with light, clean WNW winds. The energy is very strong – serious wave power. This is solidly in the realm of expert-only territory, as it’s over 8ft, so if you're not comfortable with big, powerful surf, give this one a miss. The 18th of July morning is almost identical: 8ft NW swell, light NW winds, and massive energy. This is the best on offer. However, remember Redwood Creek is a river mouth, and this swell is coming from the NW. It breaks rarely and is for advanced surfers only. The afternoon sessions on both days get a bit messier with a cross-onshore breeze kicking in.

The last glimpse on the 19th of July looks promising too, with a 8ft NW swell and very light, almost glassy W winds in the morning, which would be clean.

The water temp at the start of the run is 53°F, which feels a bit colder than normal for the time of year. So, you’ll want a thick suit. Crowds are noted as "often" here, so on those good days in the second week, expect company, especially given the size will keep some out, but the quality will pull others in.

Overall, don't bother with the first week and a half. The action lives in the second week, from the 16th of July onward. Those mornings on the 17th and 18th are your best bets, but it’s advanced territory. This place rarely breaks, so when it does, it’s a treat, but don't expect perfection.

Stay safe out there.

- Rusty

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