Redwood Creek Surf Break

Lat Long: 41.29° N 124.09° W

Redwood Creek Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 pm 03 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Redwood Creek sea temperature is
14.8°C
0.8° 

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 4 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 4 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 11s period, WNW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 4 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 11s period, WNW swell with 903 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 4 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 11s 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 Friday (Sep 04) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.0m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 18s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Redwood Creek in the next 16 days are 2.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 04) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 3s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 10) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Fri 4th Sep)6.5ft (2.0m) 11s
Best Surf 8AM (Fri 4th Sep)6.5ft (2.0m) 11s
Most Powerful 8AM (Fri 4th Sep)6.5ft (2.0m) 11s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, this is Rusty, and I’m staring at the charts for Redwood Creek over the next couple of weeks. This is a river mouth that’s exposed to the west, and it’s a spot that breaks rarely, so we’re not looking at a steady rhythm. The water temp is about par for the course, so no big surprises.

The start of the outlook is a bit of a slow grind. The morning of Friday, September 4th, brings a 2.0m, 10-second swell from the WNW, with a strong energy reading of 1222. But the wind is from the SSW, making it a cross-shore, and the call is marginal. It’s not a total loss, but it’s not what you’d drive for. That afternoon drops to 1.7m, still from the WNW, but the wind turns cross-onshore, which messes up the face.

We’ve got a long stretch of small, disorganized swell and onshore winds well into the first week. The waves are mostly under 1.0m, with periods all over the place, from short 7-second junk to long 15-19 second groundswells, but the wind never plays ball. The combined energy sinks into the 200-300 range, which is weak. It’s a real quiet spell.

There are a couple of windows that open up. The morning of Saturday, September 12th, the wind goes glassy, dead calm, with a tiny 0.7m, 14-second swell from the southwest. The energy is weak (359), but the glassy conditions will make it look like a mirror. This is a window for a longboard or a funboard if you’re patient. But the next day, Sunday, September 13th, is the real standout. The morning and afternoon both have glassy conditions, light winds, and a 1.3m swell from the WNW with a 10-second period. The combined energy is moderate (408 and 370). This is a rare moment when the river mouth might actually string together a few lined-up waves. It’s not huge, but it’s the best quality in the whole forecast.

After that, the swell tries to build again. The morning of September 17th has a promising window with glassy winds and a 1.2m, 10-second WNW swell, energy at 450. That’s a good call. The afternoon gets a touch bigger at 1.5m, but the wind turns cross-onshore, which gets a bit bumpy. The final days are looking at 1.7m to 2.0m WNW swell on the 18th and 19th, but the wind is still cross-onshore, and the period drops to 8 seconds or less, making it short-period, choppy, and less appealing.

If you’re looking for the best session, you’re aiming for Sunday, September 13th at Redwood Creek. The glassy conditions and that 1.3m groundswell will be the cleanest and most fun day of the whole period. The run-up to that is a lot of waiting. The morning of the 12th is a decent backup if the 13th doesn’t pan out.

The second week has a few more potential windows, but the reliability is lower. The morning of the 17th is a solid bet for clean 1.2m surf. The bigger swells later in the week are likely to be a bit of a mess. For now, I’m feeling good about the 13th.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri morning, min 12°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

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

Friday
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Sunday
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Tuesday
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1
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1
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.1
WNW
11
2
WNW
10
1.7
WNW
10
1.5
WNW
9
0.7
SW
16
1.2
NW
9
0.8
SW
15
0.7
SW
15
0.7
SW
15
0.6
SW
14
0.6
SW
14
0.6
SW
14
1.6
NW
7
1.3
NW
7
1.2
NW
7
0.6
SW
13
0.6
SSW
13
0.4
SW
19
0.6
SW
18
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1037
836
576
378
251
237
276
212
209
169
164
160
255
179
131
144
109
131
192
Wind (km/h)
10
SE
10
SSW
5
SW
5
E
10
NW
10
NW
5
E
10
SW
10
WNW
5
E
10
NW
10
NNW
10
SSE
10
WNW
10
NW
5
SE
10
WSW
5
NW
10
NE
Wind State
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glassy
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cross-off
High Tide
6:39AM1.82m
5:20PM2.57m
8:13AM1.87m
6:35PM2.57m
9:22AM1.98m
7:52PM2.60m
10:11AM2.12m
9:02PM2.66m
10:51AM2.26m
10:03PM2.70m
11:27AM2.40m
10:59PM2.70m
Low Tide
11:50PM0.58m
10:50AM1.52m
1:06AM0.52m
12:15PM1.60m
2:18AM0.43m
1:48PM1.58m
3:19AM0.33m
3:05PM1.45m
4:11AM0.27m
4:08PM1.26m
4:56AM0.26m
5:01PM1.05m
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Temp °C
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14
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13
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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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