Redwood Creek Surf Forecast and Surf Report

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.

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