
Surf Forecasts:
Redwood Creek surf forecast from 29 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 3 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 9s period, NW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 3 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 9s period, NW swell with 2,088 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 30 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 16s period with SW 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 Thursday (Jul 30) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 1.3m and 8s. 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 3.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 03) 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 (Thu 30th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 11ft (3.5m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 11ft (3.5m) 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 cooking for this stretch. We’re talking about the next 16 days, and honestly, I gotta be straight with you – it’s a bit of a rough patch.
The first real chance at a wave comes up on Wednesday, July 29th, but it’s not a day to get the kids out of school. The swell is small, around 3 ft from the SW, with a very long 16-second period. The water is sitting at 58°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year. The early morning has a light NW breeze, which is clean, but the combined energy is still moderate (581). The problem is the wave comment flags it as marginal, so it’s a real gamble. The afternoon goes downhill fast with a cross-onshore wind messing things up.
We’ve got a long stretch of days here – from the 30th of July right through the 2nd of August – where the wind is just not cooperating. It’s a constant cross-onshore flow, making things choppy. The swell sizes are all over the place, from 2 ft up to 10 ft, but the wind is just ruining any chance of quality. The surf quality is flat-out poor. Even when the swell jumps to 10 ft on Sunday afternoon, August 2nd, with a strong combined energy (1404), the wind is still a cross-onshore mess. That’s more of a kite-surfing day than a proper paddle session.
There is a tiny window of hope. Wednesday morning, August 5th, we see a 8 ft NW swell, and the wind is actually onshore, but it’s a light breeze. The combined energy is strong (1017), and the period is a solid 9 seconds. This is the best-looking option on the horizon, but the wave comment still says marginal. Still, if you’re desperate, this is the one to look at. It’s a bit punchy for beginners at that size, but the clean conditions are a plus.
The same pattern tries to hold on Thursday morning, August 6th, with a 8 ft NW swell, a 10-second period, and a light onshore breeze. It’s a similar story – strong energy (1033), but the quality is still just marginal.
After that, the swell drops off into the second week. From the 7th of August onward, the sizes are smaller, in the 4 ft to 7 ft range, and the wind is either light onshore or cross-onshore. It’s not terrible, but it’s not great either. There’s nothing that jumps out as a true standout. The last few days of the forecast, around the 12th and 13th of August, the swell drops right back to 2 ft – 3 ft, with a very long period again, but the energy is moderate and the wind is light. It’s just a flat, clean, but small end to the run.
The bottom line: This is a tough stretch. The wind is the enemy. The best morning to try your luck is Wednesday, August 5th, with that 8 ft NW swell and light wind. It’s not a classic, but it’s the best of a bad lot.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri afternoon, min 11°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Mon afternoon, min 12°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | NW 9 | SW 14 | NW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 7 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
375 | 371 | 306 | 295 | 239 | 174 | 155 | 132 | 206 | 179 | 335 | 545 | 446 | 1310 | 1129 | 754 | 2043 | 1215 | 798 | 980 | 995 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | off | on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 1:17PM2.16m | 00:04AM2.64m | 1:46PM2.23m | 00:44AM2.59m | 2:14PM2.29m | 1:24AM2.49m | 2:42PM2.35m | 2:07AM2.35m | 3:10PM2.42m | 2:55AM2.19m | 3:40PM2.47m | 3:51AM2.02m | 4:14PM2.52m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:14PM1.41m | 7:07AM0.30m | 6:55PM1.34m | 7:38AM0.36m | 7:38PM1.27m | 8:07AM0.47m | 8:23PM1.18m | 8:36AM0.62m | 9:11PM1.09m | 9:06AM0.80m | 10:04PM0.99m | 9:39AM0.99m | 11:04PM0.88m | ||||||||
6:07 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | |
— | 8:36 | — | — | 8:35 | — | — | 8:34 | — | — | 8:32 | — | — | 8:31 | — | — | 8:30 | — | — | 8:30 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 17 | 14 | 18 | 18 | 14 | 18 | 19 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 14 | 17 | 19 | 15 | 22 | 23 | 18 | 22 | 21 | 15 |
Feels °C | 16 | 15 | 12 | 17 | 15 | 13 | 16 | 18 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 11 | 15 | 16 | 13 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 20 | 19 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 6 | NW 9 | NW 6 | NW 8 | WNW 8 | SW 14 | NW 8 | NW 8 | SW 13 | NW 9 | SW 13 | WSW 16 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 |
165 | 275 | 232 | 158 | 187 | 102 | 155 | 43 | 206 | 179 | 70 | 545 | 446 | 63 | 1129 | 27 | 26 | 1215 | 798 | 980 | 995 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | WNW 9 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 20 | SW 14 | SW 14 | WSW 18 | SW 13 | WSW 17 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 |
375 | 371 | 306 | 295 | 239 | 174 | 132 | 101 | 128 | 97 | 15 | 69 | 66 | 31 | 27 | 29 | 27 | 41 | 64 | 57 | 34 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 5 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SW 11 | — | — | S 8 | SW 14 | W 21 | W 20 | — | SW 19 | SW 19 | — | WSW 18 | WSW 17 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 12 |
41 | 11 | 11 | 5 | — | — | 1 | 132 | 9 | 8 | — | 15 | 14 | — | 30 | 29 | 26 | 24 | 6 | 6 | 14 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NW 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 7 | — | — | NW 8 | — | NW 8 | NW 9 | — | — | — | — |
— | 49 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 335 | — | — | 1310 | — | 754 | 2043 | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 55 | 514 | 4 | 55 | 514 | 4 | 396 | 514 | 4 | 396 | 514 | 4 | 396 | 514 | 13 | 326 | 142 | 13 | 164 | 142 | 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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