Redwood Creek Surf Break

Lat Long: 41.29° N 124.09° W

Redwood Creek Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 pm 14 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Redwood Creek sea temperature is
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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 15 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 16 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 7s period, NW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 17 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 8s period, NW swell with 463 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 14 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 9s period with WNW 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 14) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 6s. 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 0.9m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 17) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Tue 14th Jul)2.5ft (0.8m) 9s
Best Surf11PM (Thu 16th Jul)6ft (1.8m) 7s
Most Powerful 8PM (Fri 17th Jul)6ft (1.9m) 8s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cooking for the next couple of weeks. We’re only looking at one spot this time, and it’s a tricky one.

It’s a quiet start, with no real surf to speak of for the first couple of days. Things start to look a little more interesting come Wednesday the 16th, but it’s still a waiting game. The standout period is really the weekend of the 19th and 20th, and then a late run around the 24th and 27th, but it’s never going to be pumping.

Redwood Creek (California) is a river mouth, and it’s a tricky one. It rarely breaks, so when it does, it’s a special event. The water temp is about 55°, which is pretty much normal for this time of year, so no surprises there.

The first real glimmer of hope is on Thursday morning, July 17th. We’ve got a clean offshore wind from the WNW, with a 3 ft swell from the WNW. It’s a long-period groundswell at 17 seconds, which is great for shape and power, but at a river mouth that can make it a bit straight. The combined energy is strong at 805. It’s a light breeze, so conditions will be clean. Expect a tricky, powerful wave for experts only.

The next real chance is on Saturday, July 19th. The morning looks good with a 6 ft swell from the NW and a light offshore wind (WNW). The period is a short 8 seconds, so it’s more of a windswell, but the energy is very strong (849). It’s still a bit of a gamble with the tide, but it’s the best size we see. At 6 ft, it’s getting too big for beginners.

The last real standout is a curious one. On Friday afternoon, July 24th, the wind goes glassy, and we get a 2 ft swell from the SW with a massive 24-second period. The combined energy is moderate (546). This is an incredibly long period groundswell. It will be clean and glassy, but the swell is tiny. It’ll be a very slow, long wait between sets, and it’s likely to peel beautifully at the river mouth if it can get in. This is a true specialty wave.

Overall, this is a spot for the patient expert. The water is about average for the season. The consistent lack of clean conditions and the fact it rarely breaks means the setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing on the days with stronger cross-onshore wind. Don't hold your breath, but keep an eye on the 17th and the 24th.

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 5-7 Weather Summary

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

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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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W
14
0.8
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W
20
0.5
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0.6
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19
1.8
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17
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Energy kJ
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94
261
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251
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216
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239
Wind (km/h)
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NNW
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E
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WNW
15
NNW
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NE
15
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NNW
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High Tide
00:00AM3.03m
1:52PM2.37m
00:54AM2.93m
2:34PM2.45m
1:48AM2.75m
3:15PM2.50m
2:42AM2.52m
3:56PM2.54m
3:41AM2.26m
4:36PM2.54m
4:45AM2.03m
5:17PM2.53m
6:01AM1.85m
Low Tide
6:02PM1.35m
7:10AM-0.13m
6:59PM1.27m
7:55AM-0.02m
7:57PM1.19m
8:37AM0.17m
8:56PM1.11m
9:18AM0.41m
9:58PM1.05m
9:58AM0.67m
11:01PM0.99m
10:37AM0.94m
00:07AM0.92m
11:19AM1.18m
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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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