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Lat Long: 41.29° N 124.09° W

Redwood Creek Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 am 18 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Redwood Creek sea temperature is
12.4°C
0.4° 

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 18 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 18 Oct, 8PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 13s period, WNW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 20 Oct, 2AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 13s period, WNW swell with 2,493 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 18 Oct, 8PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 13s 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 Sunday (Oct 18) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 16s. 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 13s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Oct 20) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Sun 18th Oct)7ft (2.1m) 13s
Best Surf 8PM (Sun 18th Oct)7ft (2.1m) 13s
Most Powerful 2AM (Tue 20th Oct)10ft (3.0m) 13s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue morning, min 10°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed morning, min 8°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
18
Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.1
WNW
11
2.1
WNW
13
2.1
WNW
12
1.7
WNW
11
1.4
WNW
11
3
WNW
13
2.2
WNW
11
1.7
WNW
11
1.4
NW
9
1.1
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9
0.6
SW
15
0.5
SW
16
0.9
WNW
16
1.6
WNW
14
1.6
WNW
13
1.6
WNW
12
2.3
NW
8
2.2
NW
11
1.4
WNW
11
1.3
WNW
11
1.1
NW
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1087
1442
1200
764
486
2493
1242
637
321
194
171
132
452
996
812
692
719
1151
450
346
229
Wind (km/h)
5
NW
5
WNW
0
S
5
SSW
5
W
10
NNE
5
W
5
SSW
5
ENE
5
NNE
5
W
5
ESE
10
NW
5
NNW
5
ENE
10
NNW
20
NNW
5
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5
NW
10
NNW
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Wind State
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glassy
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glassy
glassy
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cross-on
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cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
High Tide
5:11PM2.12m
8:17AM2.01m
6:30PM2.07m
8:53AM2.11m
7:45PM2.08m
9:21AM2.22m
8:49PM2.11m
9:45AM2.34m
9:46PM2.17m
10:10AM2.48m
10:38PM2.23m
10:37AM2.62m
11:28PM2.28m
Low Tide
11:46AM1.72m
00:53AM0.79m
1:16PM1.65m
1:47AM0.80m
2:23PM1.50m
2:32AM0.81m
3:13PM1.30m
3:12AM0.83m
3:55PM1.05m
3:49AM0.88m
4:34PM0.79m
4:25AM0.95m
5:13PM0.52m
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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.

Redwood Creek is 38 km (24 miles) from McKinleyville. If you plan a vacation in Humboldt County, look for hotels and other accommodation in McKinleyville. McKinleyville has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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