Redwood Creek Surf Break

Lat Long: 41.29° N 124.09° W

Issued: 4 am 02 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Redwood Creek sea temperature is
11.9° C

1.1°C colder than average for this time of year

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 2 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 2 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 8s period, NW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 9 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 9s period, NW swell with 675 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 2 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 8s period with NW 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 Thursday (Jul 02) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.0m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 15s. 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 2.1m 9s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 09) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Thu 2nd Jul)6.5ft (2.0m) 8s
Best Surf11PM (Thu 2nd Jul)6.5ft (2.0m) 8s
Most Powerful11AM (Thu 9th Jul)7ft (2.1m) 9s

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


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Alright, Rusty here. Let's talk about what we've got cookin' at Redwood Creek. It's a river mouth set-up, and I gotta be straight with you – this stretch of the forecast is a real tough one to love. The whole 16-day window is a grind, with nothing that screams "drop everything and go." We're looking at a long, drawn-out stretch of marginal conditions, with no proper standouts to really get excited about. The water's sittin' at a nippy 53°, a full two degrees colder than it should be for this time of year, so you'll want a good hood.

We kick off on Thursday, the 2nd of July. Morning sees a 6ft NW swell, period of 8 seconds, and a light cross-on breeze. That's not terrible for size, but the wind is just messin' with the surface enough to keep it from being clean. The wave energy is reading a moderate 501, but the comment's already callin' it marginal. Afternoon gets a bit bigger, 7ft, but the wind picks up and it gets choppy. Not a great start.

Friday the 3rd is much the same story. A 5ft NW swell in the morning with a light onshore flow. It's cleanish, but the period drops to 7 seconds, so it's gonna be a bit weak and crumbly. The afternoon sees the wind howling up to 12 mph, just wrecking any hopes for a session. Saturday the 4th and Sunday the 5th are carbon copies – waist to chest-high NW swell, 8-second period, but always that cross-on wind. The wave energy fluctuates between 499 and 679, so it's there, but it's never quite right.

Monday the 6th is the one little flicker of hope in this first week. The morning has a 5ft NW swell, still 8 seconds, and light winds. It's okay. But the afternoon is interesting – 5ft swell, but the period jumps to 11 seconds. That's a proper groundswell pulse. The wave energy hits 865, which is solid. The problem is the cross-on wind is still there, so it's gonna be bumpy. This long-period, open beach break setup can be a bit straight and tricky, though. It’s still just a marginal call.

Then we hit a weird bit. Tuesday the 7th, the size just drops off a cliff. We're lookin' at 2ft to 2ft from the SW with a super long 19-20 second period. The energy is still there (725 and 519), but that's all from the long lines, not from any push. That's the sort of day you only go out with a log if the tide is absolutely perfect, and only for a long lull between sets. Wednesday the 8th is the same story – tiny, long interval swell, but the afternoon winds get strong again, making it a total mess.

The 9th of July is where it gets a bit hairy. Thursday morning, we see a 7ft NW swell, and by afternoon it's 8ft with a period of 8 seconds and 16 mph cross-on wind. That's a lot of water moving around quickly, with a moderate breeze making it choppy and gnarly. This is for experts only, and even then, the wind is just gonna turn it into a washing machine. The energy is a strong 1202 in the afternoon.

The second week drags on with the same tired pattern. Friday the 10th keeps the 6ft to 7ft NW swell, but again, cross-on wind. Saturday the 11th, same thing. It's like being stuck in a loop. Sunday the 12th, the morning is clean with light onshore wind for a 6ft NW swell. That's probably the best of the bunch in this whole period, just because the wind is manageable.

Then, finally, on Monday the 13th of July, we get a glimpse of what could have been. The afternoon has a 6ft NW swell, and the wind goes glassy. Absolutely flat calm. The forecast says "expect good surf conditions." This is it. This is the only window in the whole 16 days where the stars almost align. But it's still a rare break, so you gotta be on it. It’s a moment of pure potential. Tuesday the 14th is back to small and light wind.

The very end of the run, from the 15th to the 17th of July, sees the swell direction shift to the WNW and the period goes long again, but the size is tiny – only 3ft. The 19-second period will make those waves fat and slow at a river mouth. The wind is light and onshore, so you could maybe, just maybe, catch a few, but it’s a long paddle for not much reward.

Honestly, for this region, a blank run is more normal in this setup. The swell comes and goes, but the wind rarely plays ball. If you absolutely have to paddle, aim for that Monday afternoon the 13th of July with the glassy conditions. And for the love of god, bring a hood. Otherwise, it's a kite surfer's game here, especially on those 9th of July afternoon winds.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri morning, min 11°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun afternoon, min 10°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
2
Friday
3
Saturday
4
Sunday
5
Monday
6
Tuesday
7
Wednesday
8
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PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
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PM
Night
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Night
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Night
AM
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Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
3
1
0
3
1
1
3
2
1
3
2
1
3
1
1
3
2
0
3
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.8
NW
8
2.2
NW
8
1.8
NW
7
1.5
NW
7
1.8
NW
7
1.7
NW
8
1.8
NW
8
2.1
NW
8
2.2
NW
8
1.9
NW
8
1.8
NW
8
2
NW
8
1.4
NW
8
1.5
NW
11
1.4
NW
11
1.1
NW
11
0.6
SW
16
0.8
SW
18
0.7
SW
18
0.8
SW
18
2
NW
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
373
564
336
200
301
318
354
537
619
458
435
517
221
534
423
306
184
375
307
432
412
Wind (km/h)
10
NW
15
NW
5
ESE
10
NW
20
NNW
5
SE
10
NW
15
NNW
0
SE
10
W
10
NW
5
SSE
10
WNW
15
NNW
0
N
10
NW
15
NNW
5
ESE
10
NW
20
NNW
5
N
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
on
cross-on
cross-off
on
cross-on
glassy
on
cross-on
cross-off
on
cross-on
glassy
on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
High Tide
3:02PM2.17m
1:36AM2.50m
3:35PM2.21m
2:17AM2.37m
4:07PM2.26m
3:03AM2.22m
4:39PM2.32m
3:57AM2.05m
5:11PM2.39m
5:06AM1.90m
5:48PM2.48m
6:31AM1.80m
6:31PM2.58m
Low Tide
8:11AM0.31m
7:56PM1.51m
8:44AM0.39m
8:44PM1.47m
9:16AM0.50m
9:36PM1.42m
9:48AM0.65m
10:34PM1.32m
10:21AM0.81m
11:37PM1.17m
10:59AM1.00m
00:43AM0.97m
11:44AM1.18m
1:48AM0.74m
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5:47
5:47
5:48
5:48
5:48
5:50
5:50
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8:52
8:52
8:52
8:52
8:52
8:52
8:51
 mm
Temp °C
17
17
13
18
18
13
17
18
14
17
18
13
15
16
12
16
16
13
17
16
13
Feels °C
15
15
12
17
16
11
16
16
14
16
17
12
13
14
10
14
14
12
15
14
10
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.8
NW
8
2.2
NW
8
1.8
NW
7
1.5
NW
7
1.8
NW
7
1.7
NW
8
1.8
NW
8
2.1
NW
8
2.2
NW
8
1.9
NW
8
1.8
NW
8
2
NW
8
1.4
NW
8
1.5
NW
11
1.4
NW
11
1.1
NW
11
0.9
WNW
10
0.9
WNW
10
1.2
WNW
9
0.8
SW
18
2
NW
7
Energy kJ
373
564
336
200
301
318
354
537
619
458
435
517
221
534
423
258
178
161
236
432
412
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SW
16
0.5
SW
16
0.6
SW
15
0.5
SW
15
0.5
SW
15
0.6
SW
16
0.4
SW
16
0.4
WNW
13
0.5
W
12
0.4
WNW
13
0.5
W
13
0.5
WNW
12
0.9
WNW
12
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SW
20
0.6
SW
16
0.8
SW
18
0.7
SW
18
0.7
SW
18
0.8
SW
16
Energy kJ
91
122
137
106
104
155
86
55
77
59
89
85
215
169
161
306
157
375
307
300
366
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSW
19
0.2
W
16
0.2
SSW
18
0.2
SSW
18
0.3
WNW
15
0.3
WNW
14
0.4
WNW
13
0.4
SW
14
0.4
SW
14
0.4
SW
14
0.5
SW
18
0.4
SW
18
0.4
SW
17
0.4
SW
21
0.4
SW
20
0.6
SW
16
0.5
SW
19
0.4
SW
14
0.5
SW
15
0.2
WNW
11
Energy kJ
37
20
31
30
42
36
59
70
73
73
155
109
107
162
137
161
184
73
104
12
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
NW
9
Energy kJ
357
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
3
2
2
3
1
3
3
2
1
3
1
2
3
3
2
3
2
2
3
Distance (km)
304
736
4
371
142
4
51
142
4
47
514
4
55
514
4
344
514
4
55
514
4
Best forecast wave conditions in Humboldt County
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
3
3
2
3
2
3
3
3
2
3
3
2
4
3
2
4
3
2
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
9
5
9
5
7
5
5
9
7
7
6
9
8
6
6
7
9
7
7
9
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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).

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