Redwood Creek Surf Break

Lat Long: 41.29° N 124.09° W

Redwood Creek Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 am 18 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Redwood Creek sea temperature is
14.7°C
1.1° 

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 18 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 21 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 8s period, NW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 23 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 11s period, NW swell with 1,234 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 18 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 19s 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 (Sep 18) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 19s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 8s. 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 11s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 23) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Fri 18th Sep)1.5ft (0.5m) 19s
Best Surf 8PM (Mon 21st Sep)7ft (2.1m) 8s
Most Powerful 2AM (Wed 23rd Sep)7.5ft (2.3m) 11s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri morning, min 12°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Wed morning, min 13°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
18
Saturday
19
Sunday
20
Monday
21
Tuesday
22
Wednesday
23
Thursday
24
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0
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2
1
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2
2
4
3
1
4
3
2
3
3
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SW
19
0.5
SW
19
0.5
SW
19
0.5
SW
18
0.6
SW
18
0.6
SW
18
0.6
SW
18
0.6
SW
19
0.7
SW
18
0.7
SW
17
1.8
NW
8
1.8
NW
8
1.6
WNW
12
1.5
WNW
12
2.3
NW
11
2.1
NW
11
2.3
NW
8
2.1
NW
8
2
NW
10
2.1
NW
10
2.1
NW
9
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
184
184
184
159
252
249
258
278
312
305
385
440
715
644
1234
990
672
625
712
813
684
Wind (km/h)
10
NW
10
NNW
5
NE
10
NW
10
NNW
0
ESE
10
WNW
10
NNW
5
SE
5
WNW
10
NW
5
NNE
5
WNW
15
NNW
5
ENE
10
WNW
5
NNW
5
SE
5
NW
5
NW
5
SE
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
on
cross-on
glassy
on
cross-on
cross-off
on
cross-on
glassy
on
cross-on
glassy
on
cross-on
glassy
glassy
cross-on
glassy
High Tide
4:53PM2.27m
8:15AM1.84m
6:02PM2.22m
9:17AM1.91m
7:16PM2.22m
9:55AM2.00m
8:21PM2.26m
10:23AM2.10m
9:16PM2.33m
10:47AM2.21m
10:05PM2.39m
11:10AM2.32m
10:51PM2.42m
Low Tide
10:38AM1.63m
00:46AM0.80m
12:01PM1.70m
1:54AM0.77m
1:33PM1.68m
2:49AM0.71m
2:43PM1.59m
3:33AM0.65m
3:34PM1.45m
4:10AM0.61m
4:17PM1.27m
4:43AM0.61m
4:57PM1.07m
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7:20
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Temp °C
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17
13
17
17
12
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17
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14
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Feels °C
16
15
12
16
16
11
16
16
12
16
17
14
18
16
14
19
19
15
19
19
13
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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.

Redwood Creek is 38 km (24 miles) from McKinleyville. If you plan a vacation in Humboldt County, look for hotels and other accommodation in McKinleyville. McKinleyville has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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