Redwood Creek Surf Break

Lat Long: 41.29° N 124.09° W

Redwood Creek Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 am 24 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Redwood Creek sea temperature is
13.8° C
0.7° 

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 24 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: Saturday 25 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 21s period, SW swell with 763 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 24 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 26s 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 Friday (Jul 24) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 26s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 13s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Redwood Creek in the next 16 days are 0.9m 21s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 25) 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+) 8AM (Fri 24th Jul)1.5ft (0.4m) 26s
Best Surf 5PM (Fri 24th Jul)2.5ft (0.7m) 24s
Most Powerful11AM (Sat 25th Jul)3ft (0.9m) 21s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, folks, Rusty here. Let’s break it down.

We’re looking at Redwood Creek, and the first week is a bit of a grind. The surf starts small and the winds are mostly cross-onshore, so it’s choppy and messy. The combined swell energy is moderate, sitting around 440 to 938 (moderate wave energy). The water temp is about 57°, which is pretty normal for this time of year.

The only real standout in this whole 16-day window is the Friday afternoon session on July 24th. It’s not big, with swell coming in at 2 ft from the SW, but the wind goes glassy. That’s a huge plus – you’ll get clean, smooth waves. The combined energy is a solid 764 (moderate wave energy), so there’s enough push for a fun session on a log or a mid-length. Just remember, Redwood Creek is a river mouth that rarely breaks, so it’s not a consistent spot, and when it does work, it’s for advanced surfers only. Crowds are often, so you won’t be alone.

Saturday the 25th and Sunday the 26th see a bit more size, up to 3 ft, but the winds are cross-onshore, so the quality drops. The period is short, around 19-21 seconds, which is long-period groundswell, but the wind kills it. The energy is there (up to 938), but it’s not worth paddling out for.

The following week, from July 29th onwards, it gets worse. Swell height stays small, periods drop, and the winds are consistently cross-onshore or onshore, with moderate breezes making it choppy. The combined energy dips to 261 on July 31st (weak wave energy). Nothing to get excited about.

Then we hit the first week of August, and things get serious, but not in a good way for beginners. On August 1st, the swell jumps to 10 ft from the NW, with a very short period of 8 seconds. That’s a lot of windswell, and the combined energy is 1096 (strong wave energy). By August 2nd, it’s up to 12 ft and 2295 (very strong wave energy). This is expert-only territory, and even then, the period is too short – it’s going to be a close-out, messy, and dangerous. The winds are still cross-onshore, so it’s going to be a washing machine. Honestly, this setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.

August 5th and 6th are the best of the big stuff, with 8 ft to 10 ft NW swell and a period of 10 seconds, combined energy up to 1922 (very strong wave energy). The morning winds are offshore, so there’s a chance of cleaner faces, but the period is still short, so it’s going to be a tough paddle. For experts only.

By August 7th and 8th, the swell drops back to 5 ft-6 ft, and the winds get messy again. The window closes out with poor conditions.

So, to sum it up: the one true standout is the glassy Friday afternoon on July 24th. That’s your best bet. The rest of the window is either too small and messy, or too big and dangerous for anyone but experts. Keep an eye on August 5th and 6th for a possible early morning window if you’re an expert, but the long-range call is less certain.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat afternoon, min 12°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue morning, min 12°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Monday
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Tuesday
28
Wednesday
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Thursday
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SW
25
0.7
SW
24
0.6
SW
24
0.9
SW
21
0.8
SW
21
0.8
SW
20
1
SW
19
0.8
SW
19
0.8
SW
18
0.9
SW
18
1
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18
1
SW
19
0.8
SW
17
0.9
SW
17
1
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17
0.8
SW
16
0.8
SW
16
0.8
SW
16
0.8
SW
16
1.4
NW
9
0.6
SW
15
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
217
541
347
763
647
464
723
531
447
522
616
701
398
505
582
375
371
361
295
281
174
Wind (km/h)
5
W
5
WNW
5
SE
10
SW
5
W
5
ENE
10
NW
15
NW
5
NE
10
NW
10
NNW
5
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10
NW
10
NNW
5
N
15
NW
20
NNW
5
SE
10
WNW
10
NW
5
SSE
Wind State
cross-on
glassy
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High Tide
10:11AM1.83m
8:24PM2.46m
11:03AM1.91m
9:14PM2.51m
11:42AM1.98m
10:00PM2.56m
12:16PM2.04m
10:44PM2.62m
12:47PM2.10m
11:25PM2.65m
1:17PM2.16m
00:04AM2.64m
1:46PM2.23m
00:44AM2.59m
Low Tide
2:09PM1.60m
4:02AM0.56m
3:10PM1.62m
4:45AM0.46m
4:03PM1.59m
5:25AM0.38m
4:49PM1.54m
6:01AM0.32m
5:32PM1.48m
6:35AM0.29m
6:14PM1.41m
7:07AM0.30m
6:55PM1.34m
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6:09
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8:40
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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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