Redwood Creek Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what Redwood Creek has on offer for the next couple of weeks. The river is barely a whisper for most of the run, with weak, messy conditions dominating. The forecast is a bit of a grind, but a real standout window appears in early September that could make it all worthwhile.

The first few days are a tough watch. Friday morning the 21st through to the end of the month sees tiny, cross-onshore swell with combined wave energy bumping around in the low to mid hundreds (272 to 433). The waves are small, the wind is messy, and it's just not worth paddling out for anything serious. There's a brief moment on Saturday morning the 22nd with glassy conditions, but the swell is only 2ft from the WNW – it's clean but tiny. The run of poor conditions stretches for well over a week, with the surf staying small and the wind generally onshore.

Then, things start to get interesting. We get a pulse of energy building from the 1st of September. Tuesday afternoon the 1st sees a jump in energy to 910, with a 6ft swell from the WNW, but the cross-on wind keeps it rough. The real story is the following day. Wednesday morning the 2nd of September, we've got a solid 8ft swell from the NW with a 12-second period, and the combined energy is a strong 1900. The wind is light and offshore. This is big, powerful groundswell. By Wednesday afternoon, it's pushing 10ft with a cross-on breeze, but still a very notable swell. Thursday the 3rd stays big, with 8ft to 12ft swells, though the period drops and the wind is still messy.

But the absolute standout is Friday the 4th of September. This is the one to circle on the calendar. The morning brings a 8ft NW swell with a clean, cross-off wind from the SSE. The wave energy is a very strong 1180. Then, in the afternoon, it goes glassy. Completely glassy, with a 10ft NW swell. That's a rare, special combination. The water temp is about average for the time of year. This is expert-level territory—over 8ft is big, powerful, and not for the faint of heart. The energy is massive (1492), and with the long period and river break setup, it could be pushing out some heavy, fast walls. This is the best the window has, and it's a serious one.

Saturday the 5th of September looks like a step down, with the wind shifting back onshore and the swell dropping.

So, to sum it up: don't bother for the first week and a half. The grind is real. But keep your eyes on Friday the 4th of September. That window of clean, glassy, solid groundswell is a true highlight. It's a long way out, so the forecast might shift, but as it stands, that's your best bet for a real session.

Rusty.

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