
Surf Forecasts:
Redwood Creek surf forecast from 2 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 3 Sep, 5PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 11s period, WNW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 4 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 11s period, WNW swell with 1,176 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 2 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 8s period with WSW 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 (Sep 02) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 16s. 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 2.2m 11s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 04) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Wed 2nd Sep) | 6ft (1.9m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 5PM (Thu 3rd Sep) | 7ft (2.1m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Fri 4th Sep) | 7ft (2.2m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Redwood Creek over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s cookin’ at Redwood Creek. This is a river mouth set-up that rarely breaks, so when it does, it's a special little event. The water temp is sitting around 59° which is pretty much average for this time of year, so grab your usual rubber.
First up, Thursday the 3rd is where the magic starts to show. Thursday morning, we’ve got a clean 6ft groundswell rolling in from the WNW with a 10-second period. The wind is glassy, dead calm. The combined energy is pumping at 901 (moderate), and the waves are gonna be clean as a whistle. This is a standout window for a spot that’s usually asleep. Thursday afternoon gets even better: 7ft from the WNW, period stretching to 11 seconds, and the wave energy climbs to 1272 (strong). It’s still glassy. That’s your best shot right there, but heads up—this size is getting into the "experts only" territory for a river mouth, and crowds are likely here when it’s on.
Friday the 4th is still offering decent size, with 6ft in the morning and 6ft in the afternoon, but the wind shifts to cross and cross-on, so it’s not quite as clean as Thursday. Still a solid option if you missed the glass.
After that, the swell drops off hard. From Saturday the 5th all the way through Wednesday the 10th, we’re looking at small, weak swells, mostly under 3ft, and the wind is often cross-on or onshore. There’s a gap of several days with no real recommendations—just marginal surf. Then Thursday the 10th afternoon shows a little hope: 2ft from the SW with a 17-second period, glassy wind, and the energy is 398 (weak). It’s not big, but that long period will make it look better than it is. A sneaky little session.
The real standout for the second week hits on Monday the 14th afternoon. We’ve got 5ft from the NW, 11-second period, glassy wind, and the energy is 811 (moderate). That’s a very good-looking session for a break that’s usually asleep. Then Tuesday the 15th afternoon throws a 10ft NW swell, but it’s a short 7-second period, so it’s gonna be a bit walled-up and messy. That’s too big for beginners and only for the experienced crew.
Finally, Thursday the 17th afternoon looks like the biggest of the whole run: 10ft from the NW, 8-second period, glassy, with a massive 1355 energy (strong). That’s another experts-only day, and with the short period, it’ll be a bit of a close-out on the beach. The river mouth might handle it better, but it’s a long-range call so keep an eye on it.
So, the best on offer? Thursday the 3rd afternoon for the combo of size, period, and glass. And Monday the 14th afternoon for a clean, solid session without the massive size.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 24mm), heaviest during Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu afternoon, min 12°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon afternoon, min 12°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | WSW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 10 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | SW 16 | SW 16 | NW 9 | SW 15 | NW 9 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 |
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152 | 402 | 300 | 665 | 1030 | 1176 | 712 | 522 | 338 | 251 | 202 | 229 | 176 | 171 | 169 | 164 | 123 | 113 | 143 | 181 | 225 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | glassy | off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | on | on | cross-off |
High Tide | 3:29PM2.62m | 5:07AM1.88m | 4:18PM2.60m | 6:39AM1.82m | 5:20PM2.57m | 8:13AM1.87m | 6:35PM2.57m | 9:22AM1.98m | 7:52PM2.60m | 10:11AM2.12m | 9:02PM2.66m | 10:51AM2.26m | 10:03PM2.70m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:06AM1.21m | 10:40PM0.61m | 9:50AM1.38m | 11:50PM0.58m | 10:50AM1.52m | 1:06AM0.52m | 12:15PM1.60m | 2:18AM0.43m | 1:48PM1.58m | 3:19AM0.33m | 3:05PM1.45m | 4:11AM0.27m | 4:08PM1.26m | 4:56AM0.26m | |||||||
6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | |
— | 7:47 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:44 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:40 | — | — | 7:38 | — | — | 7:37 | — | |
mm | 1 | 16 | 6 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 13 | 16 | 17 | 14 | 17 | 18 | 13 | 17 | 17 | 14 |
Feels °C | 13 | 11 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 15 | 17 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 12 | 17 | 17 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 9 | WSW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 10 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | NW 9 | WNW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 6 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 |
124 | 402 | 300 | 665 | 1030 | 1176 | 712 | 522 | 338 | 216 | 202 | 189 | 152 | 120 | 112 | 88 | 67 | 49 | 143 | 181 | 225 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 6 | SW 18 | SW 15 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 |
152 | 69 | 78 | 206 | 113 | 311 | 370 | 300 | 322 | 251 | 201 | 229 | 176 | 171 | 169 | 164 | 123 | 113 | 87 | 109 | 82 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 16 | SW 6 | SW 19 | SW 12 | W 15 | SSW 11 | W 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | WNW 13 | WNW 14 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | SW 18 |
59 | 53 | 129 | 30 | 129 | 37 | 17 | 24 | 14 | 58 | 55 | 22 | 35 | 36 | 58 | 49 | 56 | 47 | 40 | 34 | 83 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
38 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 259 | 164 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 15 | 18 | 4 | 55 | 51 | 4 | 35 | 55 | 4 | 55 | 497 | 4 | 18 | 55 | 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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