Redwood Creek surfForecast / CAL – Humboldt / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 pm Thursday 23 Apr 2026 PDT
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Redwood Creek surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Redwood Creek sea temperature is
11.5° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

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 (Apr 24) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 12s. 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 1.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 30) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Fri 24th Apr)5.5ft (1.7m) 10s
Best Surf 5AM (Thu 30th Apr)5ft (1.5m) 14s
Most Powerful 5AM (Thu 30th Apr)5ft (1.5m) 14s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Fri afternoon, min 8°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Wed morning, min 7°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thu
30
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
2
2
1
1
3
2
2
2
1
0
2
0
0
3
1
2
3
3
2
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.8
NW
9
1.6
NW
10
1.4
NW
9
1.3
NW
9
1.3
NW
9
0.7
W
16
0.9
WNW
16
1
WNW
14
1.1
WNW
14
1.1
WNW
13
1.1
WNW
12
1.6
NW
12
1.3
NW
8
0.9
WNW
12
0.9
WNW
12
1.6
NW
8
1.1
WNW
16
1.2
WNW
16
1.3
WNW
14
1.4
WNW
13
1.4
WNW
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
460
450
335
287
275
245
411
437
500
384
333
689
206
196
193
305
597
654
687
673
663
Wind (km/h)
10
SE
10
WNW
5
W
5
SE
5
W
5
WNW
0
S
10
W
10
NW
10
NNE
15
NW
20
NNW
5
N
10
NW
25
NNW
15
SE
10
NW
5
NW
10
SSE
5
W
10
NW
off
on
on
cross-off
cross-on
on
glassy
cross-on
on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
off
cross-on
on
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
High Tide
5:36AM2.37m
7:59PM2.23m
7:00AM2.26m
8:47PM2.33m
8:19AM2.20m
9:27PM2.43m
9:28AM2.19m
10:00PM2.52m
10:27AM2.20m
10:30PM2.59m
11:19AM2.21m
10:59PM2.63m
12:06PM2.22m
Low Tide
11:58PM1.57m
12:54PM0.49m
1:27AM1.45m
1:55PM0.60m
2:41AM1.25m
2:48PM0.70m
3:38AM1.03m
3:34PM0.82m
4:26AM0.81m
4:14PM0.95m
5:06AM0.62m
4:51PM1.07m
5:44AM0.47m
5:27PM1.19m
clear
clear
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part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
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part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
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6:22
6:22
6:20
6:18
6:18
6:16
6:15
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8:04
8:05
8:06
8:07
8:08
8:09
8:10
8:12
Temp °C
9
12
13
10
13
13
11
12
12
11
12
13
10
12
12
9
15
15
13
16
16
6
10
11
10
11
11
11
10
10
9
9
10
7
9
8
5
12
12
12
15
14
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.8
NW
9
1.6
NW
10
1.4
NW
9
1.3
NW
9
1.3
NW
9
1.2
NW
8
1.3
NW
8
1.1
NW
8
1.1
NW
8
1.1
NW
9
1.1
WNW
12
1.6
NW
12
1.3
NW
8
1.1
NW
8
0.9
WNW
12
1.6
NW
8
1.2
NW
7
1.2
WNW
16
1.3
WNW
14
1.4
WNW
13
1.4
WNW
13
Energy kJ
460
450
335
287
275
196
206
142
165
164
333
689
206
153
193
305
156
654
687
673
663
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
WNW
12
0.8
WNW
12
0.6
WNW
11
0.5
WNW
11
0.6
W
14
0.7
W
16
0.9
WNW
16
1
WNW
14
1.1
WNW
14
1.1
WNW
13
1.1
NW
9
0.2
SSW
12
0.9
WNW
11
0.9
WNW
12
0.3
SW
13
0.9
WNW
11
1.1
WNW
16
1.1
NW
7
1.3
NW
7
1
NW
7
0.4
SW
14
Energy kJ
254
158
102
68
150
245
411
437
500
384
168
14
183
196
28
170
597
136
171
86
53
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SW
16
0.4
WNW
16
0.5
W
16
0.4
WNW
14
0.2
SSW
14
0.3
SW
13
0.2
SSW
13
0.2
SSW
13
0.4
SW
13
0.2
WSW
14
0.3
SW
15
0.2
WSW
15
0.3
SW
12
0.3
SW
13
0.2
WNW
21
0.6
WNW
19
0.8
WNW
10
0.8
WNW
10
0.6
WNW
9
0.4
SW
14
0.1
SW
19
Energy kJ
66
86
124
69
20
28
17
17
44
21
34
22
23
27
45
280
121
116
69
54
14
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
NW
6
0.8
NW
6
Energy kJ
139
58
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
2
2
1
2
3
2
2
3
2
1
3
1
1
3
2
2
3
3
2
Distance (km)
4
118
47
4
514
18
4
47
55
4
118
515
13
411
515
4
55
51
4
4
55
Best forecast wave conditions in Humboldt County
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
3
2
2
3
2
3
3
2
1
3
1
1
3
4
3
4
3
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
4
5
4
5
5
8
6
6
5
5
7
9
5
5
9
5
5
6
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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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