
Surf Forecasts:
Redwood Creek surf forecast from 19 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 19 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 8s period, NW 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★+): Sunday 19 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 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 Sunday (Jul 19) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 17s. 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 cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Sun 19th Jul) | 6ft (1.8m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Sun 19th Jul) | 6ft (1.8m) 8s |
| 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, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s happening at Redwood Creek.
Honestly, the next 16 days are a tough watch for surfers. We’ve got a long stretch of pretty average to poor conditions, and nothing that’s really going to get your heart racing. It’s a real waiting game.
The week kicks off July 19th with some chest-high swell, around 5ft, coming from the NW with a short period of 8 seconds. The combined energy is moderate (694), but the wind is a mess – cross-on and messy. It’s just not clean. This same pattern drags on through the 20th, with similar small, short-period swell and light, but cross-shore winds. The wave comment says it all: marginal.
There’s a real lull from July 21st through the end of the month. The swell drops right off, with tiny waves and a lot of those days are plagued by onshore or cross-onshore winds. The energy levels drop, and the scores are low. It’s a long stretch of flat or poor surf.
The first real standout, and I mean the only standout, is shaping up for Sunday, August 2nd. The afternoon session looks the best of the entire forecast. We’re looking at a solid 8ft NW swell, and while the period is still short at 9 seconds, the combined energy jumps to strong (1176). The wind will be light and cross-onshore, which should keep things reasonably clean. This is a proper size for experienced surfers, and it’s the best chance to get a good wave. It’s a long way out, so keep an eye on it, but that’s the one to mark on the calendar. The morning of the 2nd also has 8ft NW swell, but with cleaner offshore winds, though the energy is lower (914).
The rest of the run into early August has that same NW swell, consistently over 7ft, but the wind is mostly cross-on or just not clean. It’s big, but messy. The swell is too big for beginners and the shape won’t be classic.
Because of the shifting winds and the short-period nature of the swell, this setup looks more interesting for a kite session than a paddle session on many of these days, especially when the wind is strong and cross-on. The water temp is sitting at 56°, which is about average for the time of year.
Stay patient, and keep that Sunday, August 2nd afternoon in the back of your mind.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Tue afternoon, min 14°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Wed morning, min 12°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | NW 10 | SW 14 | SW 14 | NW 9 | SW 24 | SW 24 | SW 21 | SW 21 | SW 20 |
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341 | 403 | 403 | 304 | 257 | 245 | 239 | 203 | 164 | 169 | 132 | 118 | 134 | 128 | 96 | 110 | 541 | 347 | 647 | 647 | 464 | |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | cross | cross | glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 4:36PM2.54m | 4:45AM2.03m | 5:17PM2.53m | 6:01AM1.85m | 6:00PM2.50m | 7:29AM1.76m | 6:45PM2.47m | 8:59AM1.77m | 7:34PM2.45m | 10:11AM1.83m | 8:24PM2.46m | 11:03AM1.91m | 9:14PM2.51m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:58AM0.67m | 11:01PM0.99m | 10:37AM0.94m | 00:07AM0.92m | 11:19AM1.18m | 1:14AM0.84m | 12:06PM1.38m | 2:17AM0.75m | 1:04PM1.53m | 3:13AM0.66m | 2:09PM1.60m | 4:02AM0.56m | 3:10PM1.62m | 4:45AM0.46m | |||||||
5:58 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | |
— | 8:45 | — | — | 8:44 | — | — | 8:44 | — | — | 8:43 | — | — | 8:42 | — | — | 8:40 | — | — | 8:39 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 19 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 16 | 19 | 20 | 17 | 21 | 21 | 17 | 20 | 20 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 14 | 18 | 18 | 13 |
Feels °C | 18 | 19 | 15 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 17 | 21 | 20 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 13 | 17 | 16 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 10 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 |
341 | 403 | 403 | 304 | 257 | 157 | 120 | 117 | 101 | 84 | 73 | 77 | 134 | 80 | 84 | 110 | 225 | 313 | 135 | 211 | 262 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 15 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | WNW 10 | SW 14 | WNW 10 | NW 9 | NW 8 | SW 24 | SW 24 | SW 21 | SW 21 | SW 20 |
231 | 232 | 238 | 206 | 198 | 245 | 239 | 203 | 164 | 169 | 132 | 68 | 127 | 63 | 41 | 35 | 541 | 347 | 647 | 647 | 464 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | WNW 14 | WNW 14 | W 14 | W 13 | WNW 13 | WNW 13 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | SW 14 | NNW 8 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | NW 8 | SW 13 | SW 13 |
122 | 165 | 163 | 103 | 89 | 57 | 56 | 54 | 48 | 48 | 60 | 118 | 25 | 128 | 96 | 88 | 87 | 85 | 72 | 42 | 40 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 411 | 55 | 4 | 15 | 57 | 4 | 55 | 55 | 4 | 384 | 55 | 4 | 55 | 118 | 4 | 396 | 142 | 4 | 55 | 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.
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