Redwood Creek Surf Break

Lat Long: 41.29° N 124.09° W

Redwood Creek Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 am 05 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Redwood Creek sea temperature is
13.0° C
0.5° 

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 5 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 10 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 9s period, NW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 11 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period, NW swell with 1,199 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 5 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 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 (Aug 05) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 9s. 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 3.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 11) 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+) 8PM (Wed 5th Aug)3.5ft (1.1m) 8s
Best Surf 8PM (Mon 10th Aug)8ft (2.5m) 9s
Most Powerful 8PM (Tue 11th Aug)10ft (3.0m) 9s

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 on offer.

Right off the bat, we’ve got a gap. The forecast starts now, and there’s really nothing worth getting wet for until the morning of Wednesday, August 12th. That’s a solid week of flat or just plain poor conditions.

The one spot on the radar is Redwood Creek, a river mouth that’s exposed to the west. It rarely breaks, so you’re already up against it. The water temp is sitting at 55°, which is about average for this time of year.

The first real glimmer happens on Wednesday morning, August 12th. We’ve got a 8ft swell from the NW with a period of 9 seconds – that’s decent groundswell energy. The combined energy is strong (1095), and with light offshore winds from the WNW, it’s going to be clean. These waves are pushing into the 8ft mark, so this is strictly for the experienced crew. The crowd factor is ‘often’, so don’t expect to have it to yourself.

The standout session, the one you’ve been waiting for, is the afternoon of Wednesday, August 12th. The swell jumps to 12ft from the NW, period still a solid 9 seconds, and the combined energy is a very powerful 1902. Winds are light offshore from the NW. This is a big, heavy wave. It’s only for experts – over 8ft, you need to know what you’re doing. This is the best of the lot.

Thursday, August 13th, holds onto some size with 8ft from the NW in the morning, but the wind becomes a light cross-onshore from the WSW, so it won’t be quite as glassy. The energy is still strong (1004). Afternoon sees the same size, but again a light cross-onshore from the SW.

After that, the swell starts to fade. By Friday, August 14th, we’re down to 5ft, and it keeps dropping into the following week. The long period swells from the SW (16-18 seconds) show up on Saturday, August 15th, but the heights are tiny (2ft to 3ft), so even with that long period, there’s not enough water to push a wave. The rest of the window is a write-off with small, weak, and messy conditions.

To be honest, the whole setup is tricky. A river mouth that rarely breaks, consistent cross-onshore winds, and a lot of days where the score is just not there. It’s the kind of forecast that would make a kite surfer perk up on those windy, choppy days, more than a paddle surfer.

So, the takeaway: if you’re an expert and you’re itching, the afternoon of Wednesday, August 12th is your best bet. Otherwise, it’s a long wait for very little reward.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Fri afternoon, min 13°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sat morning, min 13°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
5
Thursday
6
Friday
7
Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
NW
8
1.3
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8
0.9
NW
7
1
NW
8
1.1
NW
8
1
NW
7
1.1
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1.3
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1.6
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1.6
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2.5
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2.3
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2.2
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2.5
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2.3
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8
2.1
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8
3
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9
2.5
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
264
227
79
122
128
104
125
162
289
269
589
706
519
833
694
634
953
724
596
1172
854
Wind (km/h)
10
WSW
5
W
5
N
5
W
10
NW
5
SE
10
WNW
10
NW
0
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10
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10
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5
NNE
10
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10
NW
5
NNW
10
NW
15
NW
5
NNE
10
WNW
10
NW
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Wind State
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High Tide
4:56PM2.57m
6:29AM1.77m
5:48PM2.61m
8:08AM1.78m
6:50PM2.66m
9:31AM1.87m
7:57PM2.74m
10:32AM2.00m
9:03PM2.82m
11:19AM2.13m
10:04PM2.90m
12:01PM2.26m
11:01PM2.92m
Low Tide
10:17AM1.18m
00:12AM0.75m
11:05AM1.36m
1:24AM0.60m
12:11PM1.50m
2:34AM0.43m
1:33PM1.56m
3:36AM0.26m
2:53PM1.54m
4:30AM0.11m
4:01PM1.44m
5:19AM0.03m
5:02PM1.30m
clear
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8:28
8:27
8:25
8:24
8:22
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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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