Redwood Creek Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s break down what’s happening at Redwood Creek.

Right now, it’s not looking great. The first few days are a mix of poor and marginal conditions, with cross-onshore and onshore winds messing up the surface. Water temp is about 59°F, which is pretty normal for this time of year, so no surprises there.

Monday the 14th is a washout. Waves around 5 ft to 7 ft from the NW, but the wind is cross-onshore and the combined swell energy is moderate (421-617). The report says “poor surf conditions.” Not worth getting wet.

Tuesday the 15th is still nothing to write home about. Swell bumps up a little, but it’s still cross-onshore and only marginal. Same story Wednesday and Thursday – light cross-onshore wind, waves around 5 ft to 6 ft from the NW, and moderate energy (418-487). Just “marginal.”

Friday the 18th and Saturday the 19th see a big drop in wave height, down to 2 ft to 2 ft. But here’s a bright spot: Saturday afternoon looks glassy, with light wind from the WNW and a SW swell of 2 ft at an 18-second period. That’s a long-period groundswell, so it’s got real energy and shape, but at a beach break like Redwood Creek, those long-period waves can break a bit too straight. Still, combined energy is moderate (451) and the report says “expect good surf conditions.” It’s small, but clean. That could be a fun session on a longboard or mid-length.

Sunday the 20th afternoon sees the swell jump back to 6 ft from the NW, but with onshore wind and moderate energy (623), it’s only marginal.

Then we hit a rough patch. Monday the 21st has 7 ft to 8 ft NW swell, but the wind is fresh and cross-onshore, especially in the afternoon when it hits 19 mph. Combined energy jumps to 1270 – that’s strong wave energy – but with that wind, it’s going to be lumpy and messy. Not fun.

Tuesday the 22nd is bigger: 8 ft to 8 ft NW swell, period up to 11 seconds, and combined energy over 1484. That’s strong, but still cross-onshore wind. Only marginal. For experienced surfers only at that size.

Now, here’s the real standout. Wednesday the 23rd afternoon – circle it. The swell is 5 ft from the NW at a 10-second period, combined energy 656 (moderate), and the wind goes completely glassy. The report says “expect very good surf conditions.” That’s your best window. Clean, smooth, proper waves. If you can get out there that afternoon, do it.

Thursday the 24th has smaller swell around 4 ft to 4 ft from the WNW, and the afternoon goes glassy again. Not as big, but clean and fun.

The rest of the period into late September sees waves between 3 ft and 8 ft, mostly from the NW, with occasional glassy windows but also some cross-onshore days. Nothing else really stands out.

So here’s the bottom line: the first week is mostly a bust with small, onshore slop. Saturday the 19th afternoon gives you a small but clean window, and Wednesday the 23rd afternoon is the real highlight – glassy, good swell, and clean. After that, it’s a mix of marginal and occasional clean days, but nothing special.

Rusty, signing off.

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