
Surf Forecasts:
Redwood Creek surf forecast from 2 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 3 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period, NW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 2 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 9s period, NW swell with 2,066 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 3 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s 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 Monday (Aug 03) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Redwood Creek in the next 16 days are 3.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 02) at 8PM. 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+) | 2AM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 11ft (3.5m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Redwood Creek over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s get into it.
First off, I’ve got to be straight with you – this is a tough stretch at Redwood Creek. This spot is a river mouth that rarely breaks, so you’re already up against it. The forecast is a long, drawn-out run of marginal to poor surf, with a solid week of nothing really worth jumping for. The first few days are a write-off: Sunday and Monday the 2nd and 3rd are all cross-onshore wind with lumpy, choppy conditions and swell running 7ft to 12ft, but the quality is just not there. Water temp is sitting at 58°, which is about normal for this time of year.
The standout window, if you can call it that, arrives around Tuesday the 4th. We get a brief taste of clean conditions with light, onshore wind from the WNW and a 7ft NW swell. The combined wave energy is moderate (623), and the period is a short 8 seconds, so it’s a bit weak and won’t have much push. Still, it’s the cleanest it’s going to get for a while. The morning looks better than the afternoon. After that, we’re back into a long stretch of cross-onshore breezes and choppy surf right through to the 10th.
The next real glimmer is on the 12th and 13th, with a similar setup: NW swell around 7ft to 10ft, but the wind stays cross-onshore and the period is still short. The energy picks up a bit (1492 on the 12th afternoon), but it’s a messy, lumpy affair. A couple of mornings on the 14th and 16th show a brief window of offshore wind, with swell around 6ft to 7ft, but the period is short and the energy is moderate. It’s marginal at best.
Honestly, there’s no true standout here. The best on offer is the morning of Tuesday the 4th, and maybe the morning of the 14th or 16th, but you’re working with a spot that rarely breaks and a forecast that’s mostly cross-onshore chop. If you’re desperate, go for the cleanest window, but don’t expect much. This is a blank run for paddle surfing, and it’s not unusual for the area.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Mon morning, min 14°C on Sun morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNW on Sun afternoon, calm by Tue morning). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Wed afternoon, min 14°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 8 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 7 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 9 | NW 9 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
525 | 1901 | 1271 | 798 | 1414 | 901 | 545 | 545 | 479 | 367 | 319 | 203 | 138 | 145 | 189 | 269 | 335 | 655 | 737 | 1709 | 1255 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | on | on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 3:10PM2.42m | 2:55AM2.19m | 3:40PM2.47m | 3:51AM2.02m | 4:14PM2.52m | 5:01AM1.86m | 4:56PM2.57m | 6:29AM1.77m | 5:48PM2.61m | 8:08AM1.78m | 6:50PM2.66m | 9:31AM1.87m | 7:57PM2.74m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:36AM0.62m | 9:11PM1.09m | 9:06AM0.80m | 10:04PM0.99m | 9:39AM0.99m | 11:04PM0.88m | 10:17AM1.18m | 00:12AM0.75m | 11:05AM1.36m | 1:24AM0.60m | 12:11PM1.50m | 2:34AM0.43m | 1:33PM1.56m | 3:36AM0.26m | |||||||
6:11 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | |
— | 8:31 | — | — | 8:30 | — | — | 8:30 | — | — | 8:28 | — | — | 8:27 | — | — | 8:25 | — | — | 8:24 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 19 | 16 | 23 | 23 | 18 | 22 | 22 | 17 | 22 | 23 | 18 | 20 | 21 | 16 | 21 | 21 | 17 | 24 | 23 | 16 |
Feels °C | 14 | 14 | 13 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 21 | 22 | 17 | 22 | 23 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 15 | 20 | 20 | 16 | 22 | 20 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 13 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 7 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | SW 16 | SW 17 | NW 9 |
65 | 63 | 1271 | 798 | 1414 | 901 | 545 | 545 | 479 | 367 | 319 | 203 | 138 | 145 | 189 | 269 | 335 | 655 | 95 | 76 | 1255 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 19 | WSW 18 | SW 13 | SW 13 | WSW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 16 |
14 | 31 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 41 | 64 | 57 | 55 | 52 | 51 | 49 | 63 | 61 | 60 | 55 | 54 | 54 | 25 | 22 | 91 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | WSW 18 | WSW 17 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | WNW 8 | SSW 19 | W 12 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 |
— | — | 30 | 29 | 26 | 24 | 14 | 14 | 23 | 5 | 12 | 12 | 24 | 37 | 28 | 50 | 50 | 43 | 25 | 22 | 22 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 8 | NW 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 8 | NW 9 | — |
525 | 1901 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 737 | 1709 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 376 | 852 | 13 | 304 | 141 | 4 | 55 | 55 | 4 | 101 | 18 | 4 | 57 | 869 | 4 | 55 | 141 | 4 | 200 | 184 | 18 |
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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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