Surf Forecasts:
Redwood Creek surf forecast from 23 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 23 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 8s period, NW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 23 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 8s period, NW swell with 424 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 23 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 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 Sunday (Aug 23) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 18s. 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 1.9m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 23) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 6ft (1.9m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 6ft (1.9m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 6ft (1.9m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Redwood Creek over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G'day, Rusty here. Look, I'll be straight with you – we're in for a lean run. The surf forecast for Redwood Creek over the next couple of weeks is pretty ordinary. There are no real standout sessions to get excited about, just a few windows where it might be worth a look if you're desperate. Most days are a write-off with poor surf conditions and choppy, wind-affected waves.
The first chance for a wave comes on Saturday the 22nd of August, but don't hold your breath. Redwood Creek is seeing a tiny 2ft swell from the west-northwest, with a weak 10-second period. The wind is a cross-onshore 9 mph from the northwest, making things messy. The combined swell energy is weak (170). It's a poor session, honestly.
Sunday the 23rd of August is similar, but the swell builds through the day. The morning has 3ft from the northwest with a short 7-second period and cross-onshore 9 mph wind – poor. By the afternoon, it's up to 6ft from the same direction, still a short period (7 seconds), and the energy jumps up to a moderate 485. The wind stays cross-onshore and choppy though, so it's still a poor surf day.
Monday the 24th of August brings a change. The swell drops to 2ft but the period stretches out to a very long 18 seconds, coming from the southwest. The combined energy is moderate at 452 in the morning and 368 in the afternoon. The wind is light and cross-shore, which is better. This is a marginal forecast though. A long period groundswell like that will break straight at a beach break like Redwood Creek – it's not ideal. You'll get long waits between sets and the shape might be tricky. Still, it's the best of a bad bunch for the first week.
The rest of the week into the start of September is a mix of tiny swells (2ft to 3ft) and mostly poor wind conditions. You'll see some light offshore winds from the northwest on Tuesday the 25th of August morning and Wednesday the 26th of August morning, but the swell is a pathetic 2ft to 2ft from the southwest. The combined energy is weak to moderate (204-238). It's marginal at best.
There's a bit more energy showing up around Wednesday the 2nd of September. The morning has 6ft from the northwest, 8-second period, and moderate energy (541). The afternoon gets to 8ft, 8-second period, with strong energy (819). The wind is light and cross-onshore. It's still rated as marginal. 8ft is getting big for beginners, and with that short period, it'll be a bit of a washing machine. Thursday the 3rd of September morning has 7ft, also from the northwest, with a strong energy (752) and light offshore wind. That could be the pick of the whole two weeks, but it's still only a marginal call, and you'd want to be an experienced surfer for that size.
Beyond that, it's more of the same: small swells, cross-onshore winds, and poor to marginal conditions. The only consistency is the lack of quality. For an area that's "rarely breaks", this blank run is pretty normal. The forecasts can change, but right now, I'd be taking a long look at other plans.
Stay frothy, and hope the forecasts improve.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sat afternoon, min 13°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue afternoon, min 11°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
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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) | WNW 10 | SW 16 | SW 19 | NW 7 | NW 8 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 9 | SW 16 | SW 16 | NW 7 |
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72 | 68 | 102 | 309 | 354 | 252 | 246 | 173 | 216 | 167 | 124 | 124 | 159 | 118 | 128 | 103 | 170 | 127 | 167 | 181 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-on | on | glassy | on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | off |
High Tide | 7:52PM2.35m | 10:39AM1.93m | 8:50PM2.41m | 11:11AM2.01m | 9:40PM2.48m | 11:39AM2.10m | 10:25PM2.55m | 12:05PM2.19m | 11:08PM2.58m | 12:30PM2.28m | 11:49PM2.57m | 12:54PM2.37m | 00:31AM2.52m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:33AM0.63m | 2:55PM1.63m | 4:17AM0.54m | 3:49PM1.55m | 4:55AM0.46m | 4:34PM1.44m | 5:28AM0.41m | 5:16PM1.32m | 5:59AM0.41m | 5:56PM1.18m | 6:29AM0.45m | 6:36PM1.04m | ||||||||
— | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | |
8:05 | — | — | 8:04 | — | — | 8:01 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 7:59 | — | — | 7:57 | — | — | 7:55 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 15 | 20 | 20 | 16 | 20 | 20 | 15 | 18 | 19 | 14 | 19 | 19 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 13 | 17 | 18 | 13 |
Feels °C | 20 | 14 | 18 | 18 | 14 | 19 | 19 | 13 | 17 | 19 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 11 | 15 | 16 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 10 | NW 7 | WNW 9 | NW 7 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 7 | NW 6 | SW 16 | SW 16 | WNW 8 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 9 | WNW 8 | NW 6 | NW 7 |
72 | 51 | 26 | 309 | 354 | 200 | 112 | 42 | 216 | 167 | 36 | 124 | 159 | 118 | 128 | 93 | 170 | 117 | 71 | 181 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 8 | WNW 9 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | NW 6 | NW 6 | SW 16 | W 8 | W 8 | W 12 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 19 |
37 | 46 | 94 | 164 | 150 | 252 | 246 | 173 | 23 | 11 | 124 | 29 | 29 | 71 | 103 | 103 | 102 | 127 | 167 | 179 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 16 | WSW 16 | WNW 11 | SSW 12 | — | WNW 10 | WNW 8 | W 16 | WNW 9 | W 14 | W 13 | W 12 | WNW 7 | W 11 | W 12 | W 11 | WSW 13 | WNW 8 | SW 13 |
61 | 68 | 24 | 12 | 14 | — | 10 | 11 | 46 | 26 | 65 | 85 | 46 | 16 | 38 | 42 | 36 | 70 | 41 | 62 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | NW 7 | — | — | — | — | SW 3 | — | — | — | — | NNW 5 | — | — | NW 4 | — | — | — | — |
— | — | 102 | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | 6 | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 514 | 4 | 326 | 142 | 4 | 15 | 4 | 4 | 344 | 223 | 4 | 55 | 55 | 4 | 411 | 514 | 4 | 55 | 514 | 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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