
Surf Forecasts:
Redwood Creek surf forecast from 22 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 24 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 24s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 26 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 19s period, SW swell with 723 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 22 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 14s 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 Wednesday (Jul 22) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 8s. 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 1.0m 19s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 26) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 5PM (Fri 24th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 24s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Sun 26th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 19s |
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 the stretch ahead for Redwood Creek. This is a river mouth that rarely breaks and is best for advanced crew when it does. The water temp is sitting at 56°, which is pretty normal for the time of year.
Right off the bat, we’ve got a long gap. The first few days are a write-off – Tuesday afternoon, July 21st, through to Friday morning, July 24th, is all marginal or poor. Tiny swell around 2ft to 3ft from the SW or NW, with cross-onshore winds messing up what little there is. The combined wave energy is weak at best, starting at 340 and climbing only to a modest 295. Not worth a second look.
Then, on Friday afternoon, July 24th, things get interesting. The swell drops back to 2ft, but it’s a clean SW groundswell with a very long period of 24 seconds. The wind goes glassy, and the wave energy jumps to a moderate 767. This is the standout of the whole forecast. That long period means the waves will have shape and power, and with glassy conditions, it’ll be clean. Being a river mouth, that long-period swell will wrap in nicely. Keep in mind this spot rarely breaks, so if it’s working, you’ll want to be on it. The downside is that crowds are likely here.
Saturday morning, July 25th, still has some clean 3ft SW swell on the back of that long period (21 seconds), with light offshore wind. Energy is high at 854. Saturday afternoon fades a bit with cross-onshore wind and energy dropping to 735. From Sunday, July 26th, through to Thursday, July 30th, the surf hangs around 2ft to 3ft, but the wind is mostly cross-onshore and the wave energy gets up into the 800s before dropping to 428. Quality is marginal, so not a great run.
Now, into the second week, things get bigger but less clean. On Friday, July 31st, the swell bumps up to 5ft from the NW, then 7ft in the afternoon. But the period is short (7-8 seconds), and the wind is cross-onshore. That’s a short-period, wind-affected mess. Combined energy is moderate at 709. At 7ft, this is getting into expert-only territory, but the setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing with that short period and chop.
The first few days of August keep the same story: 6ft to 10ft NW swell, with short periods (8-9 seconds), and persistent cross-onshore winds. The energy spikes to 1351 on Wednesday afternoon, August 5th, which is strong. But the conditions are choppy from 15 to 20 km/h winds. Unless you’re an expert looking for a challenge, you’ll want to skip this. The wave quality is poor, and the wind will ruin it.
So, bottom line: the only real standout is Friday afternoon, July 24th, and maybe Saturday morning, July 25th. For the rest, it’s a long wait for something clean. This is a spot that rarely breaks, so a blank run like this is pretty normal. Forecasts can change, though.
Rusty, signing off.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Tue afternoon, min 13°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri afternoon, min 12°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Tue 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | ||||||||||||||
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) | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 12 | NW 8 | SSW 8 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 26 | NW 9 | SW 24 | SW 24 | SW 21 | SW 21 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 19 |
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169 | 164 | 93 | 75 | 101 | 133 | 128 | 237 | 138 | 541 | 347 | 647 | 548 | 459 | 723 | 627 | 379 | 442 | 616 | 515 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | on | glassy | cross-on | glassy | off | on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 6:00PM2.50m | 7:29AM1.76m | 6:45PM2.47m | 8:59AM1.77m | 7:34PM2.45m | 10:11AM1.83m | 8:24PM2.46m | 11:03AM1.91m | 9:14PM2.51m | 11:42AM1.98m | 10:00PM2.56m | 12:16PM2.04m | 10:44PM2.62m | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:14AM0.84m | 12:06PM1.38m | 2:17AM0.75m | 1:04PM1.53m | 3:13AM0.66m | 2:09PM1.60m | 4:02AM0.56m | 3:10PM1.62m | 4:45AM0.46m | 4:03PM1.59m | 5:25AM0.38m | 4:49PM1.54m | ||||||||
— | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | |
8:44 | — | — | 8:43 | — | — | 8:42 | — | — | 8:40 | — | — | 8:39 | — | — | 8:38 | — | — | 8:37 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 19 | 19 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 14 |
Feels °C | 24 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | SSW 6 | SSW 8 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | SW 19 | SW 19 | NW 9 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 |
117 | 99 | 84 | 40 | 101 | 133 | 119 | 135 | 138 | 141 | 115 | 123 | 105 | 103 | 723 | 627 | 93 | 181 | 208 | 176 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 12 | NW 8 | NW 8 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 24 | SW 24 | SW 21 | SW 21 | SW 20 | NW 7 | NW 7 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 19 |
169 | 164 | 93 | 75 | 50 | 127 | 128 | 93 | 85 | 541 | 347 | 647 | 548 | 459 | 79 | 50 | 379 | 442 | 616 | 515 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | SSW 10 | WNW 10 | SSW 8 | WSW 6 | SW 26 | WSW 5 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | — | SW 12 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 |
54 | 48 | 50 | 58 | 67 | 35 | 13 | 237 | 9 | 85 | 85 | 84 | 82 | 37 | 36 | — | 37 | 91 | 43 | 37 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 4 | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 51 | 4 | 47 | 15 | 4 | 514 | 514 | 4 | 411 | 4 | 4 | 411 | 55 | 4 | 118 | 497 | 4 | 118 | 118 | 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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