
Surf Forecasts:
Redwood Creek surf forecast from 22 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 24 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 24s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 26 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 19s period, SW swell with 723 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 22 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 8s 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 (Jul 22) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 11s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 5s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Redwood Creek in the next 16 days are 1.0m 19s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 26) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2PM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 5PM (Fri 24th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 24s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Sun 26th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 19s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Redwood Creek over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's break down what's on the menu for the next couple of weeks.
We’ve only got one spot to look at: Redwood Creek. It’s a river break that very rarely breaks, so it’s a finicky one. The water temp is about 56°F, which is dead average for this time of year, nothing unusual.
The first several days, starting Wednesday the 22nd, are a tough watch. We’re looking at tiny waves, mostly under 3 feet, with cross-on wind making everything choppy and messy. The wave energy is weak, topping out at a combined energy of 335 on Thursday afternoon, but the quality is just not there.
However, there is a little window of hope. On Friday afternoon, July 24th, the wind goes glassy. We get a long-period groundswell from the SW at about 2 feet, with a 24-second period. That’s a very long period, meaning the waves will have loads of energy and shape, but at a river break, those long lines can sometimes be a bit too straight. Still, glassy conditions and a combined energy of 764 is about as good as it gets here. If you’re patient and have a longboard, that afternoon is your best bet. Don't get your hopes up too high though.
From there, it’s back to small, messy surf through the 30th. The energy drops and the conditions go from marginal to poor. There’s a real stretch of flat-to-ugly from the 29th to the 30th.
Then, heading into early August, we finally get some size. From Friday the 31st of July through Monday, August 3rd, the swell builds to between 5 and 8 feet from the NW, but with a short period of just 7 to 8 seconds. That’s windswell, not the good stuff, so expect lumpy, disorganised waves. The energy picks up nicely (moderate to strong), but the cross-on wind hangs around, making afternoons choppy. On the 1st and 2nd of August, it’s over 8 feet, so that’s strictly for the experts.
After that peak, it falls apart quickly into poor conditions again from the 4th of August onward. Honestly, for a spot that almost never breaks, the conditions just don't line up for a classic session. The single standout is that glassy Friday afternoon, July 24th. Even then, it’s a long shot. If you’re determined, that’s your moment. Otherwise, most of this period looks better suited for a kite than a paddle.
Hang in there, forecasts change. This is Rusty signing off.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed morning, min 13°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat afternoon, min 12°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | SW 14 | SSW 8 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 26 | NW 9 | SW 24 | SW 24 | SW 21 | SW 21 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 19 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 17 |
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93 | 132 | 82 | 133 | 128 | 237 | 138 | 541 | 347 | 647 | 548 | 464 | 723 | 531 | 379 | 442 | 616 | 515 | 398 | 505 | 505 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross-on | on | glassy | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 6:45PM2.47m | 8:59AM1.77m | 7:34PM2.45m | 10:11AM1.83m | 8:24PM2.46m | 11:03AM1.91m | 9:14PM2.51m | 11:42AM1.98m | 10:00PM2.56m | 12:16PM2.04m | 10:44PM2.62m | 12:47PM2.10m | 11:25PM2.65m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 12:06PM1.38m | 2:17AM0.75m | 1:04PM1.53m | 3:13AM0.66m | 2:09PM1.60m | 4:02AM0.56m | 3:10PM1.62m | 4:45AM0.46m | 4:03PM1.59m | 5:25AM0.38m | 4:49PM1.54m | 6:01AM0.32m | 5:32PM1.48m | ||||||||
6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | |
— | 8:43 | — | — | 8:42 | — | — | 8:40 | — | — | 8:39 | — | — | 8:38 | — | — | 8:37 | — | — | 8:37 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 19 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 14 | 19 | 19 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 15 |
Feels °C | 19 | 20 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 14 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 8 | NW 8 | SSW 8 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | SW 21 | SW 21 | WNW 8 | SW 19 | NW 7 | NW 11 | NW 10 | SW 18 | NW 6 | NW 9 | SW 17 | SW 17 |
71 | 75 | 82 | 133 | 119 | 114 | 138 | 138 | 115 | 647 | 548 | 98 | 723 | 69 | 249 | 185 | 616 | 77 | 135 | 505 | 505 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | SSW 10 | NW 8 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 24 | SW 24 | NW 8 | NW 8 | SW 20 | WNW 7 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | NW 6 | SW 19 | SW 17 | NW 9 | NW 5 |
93 | 58 | 50 | 127 | 128 | 93 | 85 | 541 | 347 | 100 | 66 | 464 | 68 | 531 | 379 | 442 | 65 | 515 | 398 | 129 | 25 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 11 | SW 14 | WNW 10 | SSW 8 | SSW 7 | SW 26 | WSW 5 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | W 6 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 14 | NW 10 | NW 9 | SW 12 | SW 12 | NW 9 |
48 | 132 | 67 | 36 | 20 | 237 | 9 | 85 | 85 | 84 | 27 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 65 | 110 | 81 | 36 | 35 | 61 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SSW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | 70 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 47 | 47 | 4 | 515 | 514 | 4 | 411 | 4 | 4 | 411 | 55 | 4 | 55 | 118 | 4 | 55 | 55 | 4 | 118 | 514 | 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.










