
Surf Forecasts:
Redwood Creek surf forecast from 10 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 16 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 8s period, NW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 16 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 8s period, NW swell with 694 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 10 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 15s 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 10) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.7m and 5s 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 2.3m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 16) 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+) | 11PM (Fri 10th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Thu 16th Jul) | 7ft (2.2m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Thu 16th Jul) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Redwood Creek over the next 16 days.
Alright, Rusty here, let’s have a look at what’s coming up for Redwood Creek.
To be straight with you, this is a tough stretch. Redwood Creek is a river break that rarely breaks, and for the first week and a half of this 16-day window, the conditions are just not cooperating. The winds are persistently cross-onshore or straight onshore, and the surf quality is either poor or marginal at best. The water temperature is sitting at 55°, which is bang on average for this time of year, so no surprises there.
The first real glimmer of hope doesn't show up until Friday the 17th in the afternoon. That’s a solid 7-day gap of nothing worth paddling out for. On that Friday afternoon, the wind goes glassy out of the west at a mere 3 mph, and we get a clean 3 ft swell from the WNW with a very long period of 16 seconds. The combined energy is moderate (772). That long period groundswell is the kind of energy that can really wrap into a river mouth like this, but remember, with a period that long, the waves can be a bit too straight and fat for a beach setup, but at a river break, it can be a dream. The score for that session is about as good as it gets here, and it’s the standout of the whole forecast.
The next morning, Saturday the 18th, is still worth a look. The swell holds at 3 ft from the WNW, still with that very long 16-second period, and the combined energy is strong (820). The wind is a slight cross-onshore out of the west, but it’s light, so the surface should still be workable. By the afternoon, the wind goes onshore from the NW, so the morning is the pick.
After that, we slide back into marginal conditions. There’s a pulse of 5 ft to 6 ft NW swell around the 20th and 21st, but it’s short period (8 seconds) and the wind is either onshore or cross-onshore, keeping it choppy and messy. The combined energy is moderate (around 600-660), but it’s not going to be any good.
Interestingly, towards the very end of the outlook, around Thursday the 23rd and Friday the 24th, the swell bumps up to 7 ft from the NW with a period of 9 seconds. That’s getting into the "too big for beginners" range, and at 7 ft, it’s approaching expert-only territory. The combined energy is strong (868 and 785). The wind is onshore in the mornings, so the surface is unknown, but it’s a lot of water moving around. It’s something to keep an eye on, but it’s a long way off and the wind is a big question mark.
If you’re a paddle surfer, this is a waiting game. The only real standout is that glassy Friday afternoon on the 17th. For the rest of the time, with the persistent onshore wind and the short-period, choppy conditions, this setup might actually be more interesting for a kite surfer than a surfer with a paddle. The water’s about average temp, and the crowd is listed as "often" here, so you won’t be alone when it’s good.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun afternoon, min 11°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon morning, min 11°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | WNW 10 | NW 9 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
221 | 221 | 209 | 188 | 321 | 459 | 432 | 461 | 393 | 216 | 227 | 156 | 128 | 155 | 200 | 152 | 344 | 444 | 300 | 494 | 611 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 9:28AM1.86m | 8:14PM2.80m | 10:36AM1.97m | 9:12PM2.91m | 11:33AM2.09m | 10:09PM3.00m | 12:23PM2.19m | 11:05PM3.05m | 1:08PM2.29m | 00:00AM3.03m | 1:52PM2.37m | 00:54AM2.93m | 2:34PM2.45m | 1:48AM2.75m | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:46PM1.45m | 3:48AM0.25m | 2:55PM1.50m | 4:42AM0.05m | 4:01PM1.49m | 5:34AM-0.09m | 5:03PM1.43m | 6:23AM-0.15m | 6:02PM1.35m | 7:10AM-0.13m | 6:59PM1.27m | 7:55AM-0.02m | 7:57PM1.19m | ||||||||
5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | |
— | 8:50 | — | — | 8:50 | — | — | 8:49 | — | — | 8:49 | — | — | 8:47 | — | — | 8:47 | — | — | 8:46 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 16 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 13 | 17 | 18 | 14 | 18 | 18 | 14 | 17 | 18 | 13 | 16 | 17 | 14 | 19 | 18 | 15 |
Feels °C | 15 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 10 | 15 | 16 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 11 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 18 | 16 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 6 | NW 5 | WNW 9 | WNW 10 | NW 9 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 7 | NW 7 | W 14 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 |
58 | 34 | 78 | 188 | 321 | 459 | 432 | 461 | 393 | 216 | 227 | 156 | 128 | 103 | 200 | 143 | 344 | 444 | 300 | 494 | 611 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 9 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | W 14 | SW 13 | WNW 13 | WNW 8 | WNW 13 | W 20 | W 19 | WNW 19 | WNW 18 |
92 | 221 | 209 | 169 | 132 | 132 | 123 | 116 | 95 | 68 | 64 | 62 | 65 | 42 | 58 | 76 | 57 | 194 | 186 | 277 | 318 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | WNW 10 | NW 5 | W 18 | W 19 | W 17 | W 18 | W 15 | W 16 | W 14 | W 15 | W 14 | SW 13 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | WNW 20 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | SW 16 |
221 | 83 | 21 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 27 | 18 | 46 | 33 | 71 | 65 | 61 | 52 | 79 | 152 | 136 | 102 | 99 | 99 | 118 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 155 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 55 | 514 | 4 | 118 | 514 | 13 | 51 | 396 | 4 | 55 | 142 | 4 | 55 | 514 | 4 | 411 | 514 | 4 | 411 | 164 | 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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