
Surf Forecasts:
Redwood Creek surf forecast from 6 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 11 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 9s period, NW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 11 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 9s period, NW swell with 796 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 5 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 16s 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 Saturday (Sep 05) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 9s. 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 9s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 11) 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 (Sat 5th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Fri 11th Sep) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Fri 11th Sep) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Redwood Creek over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s on the menu for the next couple of weeks.
Right off the bat, we’ve got a tricky one. The first solid call isn’t for a few days, and even then, it’s not firing until the second week. We’re looking at a quiet start with nothing really worth paddling out for until Wednesday, September 9th, and even that’s a marginal call. The real standout is buried in the second week.
Redwood Creek is a river mouth that rarely breaks, so when it does, you pay attention. It’s exposed to a W swell, but for the most part, the energy is weak to moderate. The water is sitting at 59°F right now, which is about average for the time of year.
The first window that gets my heart rate up is Wednesday, September 9th, in the afternoon. We’ve got a glassy, clean surface with a slight air, and the swell is coming in at 4ft from the NW with an 8-second period. The combined energy is moderate (392). It’s not big, but it’s clean, and for a break that’s rare to fire, this is a solid little session if you’re local and can sneak out.
But the real highlight, the one that stands out above the rest, is Sunday, September 13th, in the afternoon. Again, glassy conditions – a major positive. The swell is 4ft from the NW, period still at 8 seconds, and the combined energy is a bit lower (278). It’s not a monster, but for a river mouth that’s inconsistent, having clean, rideable waves is a gift. The wind is dead calm, so it’ll be smooth and lined up. This is your best bet for the whole 16-day window.
After that, the energy drops off into the next week with mostly small, onshore slop. By Saturday, September 19th, things get messy with strong cross-onshore winds and choppy conditions. Not worth a look.
The tail end of the period, Sunday, September 20th, shows a bump in energy (713–759) with 5ft swell from the WNW, but the period is short at 10 seconds and the wind is side-on. It’s marginal, but it’s the biggest swell of the run. For a river break, that 5ft might be a bit much and the short period will make it dumpy. Keep an eye on it, but don’t get your hopes up.
So, bottom line: the best session is the afternoon of Sunday, September 13th. If you can’t make that, the Wednesday the 9th is your next best. Everything else is a write-off or a gamble.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon morning, min 12°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Wed morning, min 15°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | NW 9 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | NW 6 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | WNW 12 | NW 11 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | NW 8 | NW 9 |
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251 | 237 | 276 | 212 | 209 | 169 | 164 | 196 | 295 | 156 | 158 | 364 | 210 | 169 | 218 | 297 | 459 | 310 | 362 | 437 | 736 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | off | cross-on | cross-on | off | on | cross-on | off | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 8:13AM1.87m | 6:35PM2.57m | 9:22AM1.98m | 7:52PM2.60m | 10:11AM2.12m | 9:02PM2.66m | 10:51AM2.26m | 10:03PM2.70m | 11:27AM2.40m | 10:59PM2.70m | 12:00PM2.52m | 11:51PM2.66m | 12:32PM2.61m | 00:40AM2.56m | |||||||
Low Tide | 12:15PM1.60m | 2:18AM0.43m | 1:48PM1.58m | 3:19AM0.33m | 3:05PM1.45m | 4:11AM0.27m | 4:08PM1.26m | 4:56AM0.26m | 5:01PM1.05m | 5:36AM0.32m | 5:51PM0.86m | 6:14AM0.44m | 6:37PM0.70m | ||||||||
6:46 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | |
— | 7:43 | — | — | 7:40 | — | — | 7:38 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:36 | — | — | 7:34 | — | — | 7:32 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 17 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 13 | 19 | 19 | 14 | 21 | 21 | 18 | 26 | 26 | 22 | 26 | 25 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 13 |
Feels °C | 15 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 17 | 17 | 13 | 19 | 19 | 16 | 24 | 24 | 21 | 24 | 24 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 11 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 6 | SW 14 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | WNW 12 | NW 11 | NW 11 | SSW 11 | NW 7 | NW 8 | NW 9 |
237 | 237 | 164 | 126 | 107 | 54 | 64 | 123 | 295 | 156 | 158 | 364 | 210 | 169 | 218 | 297 | 224 | 163 | 194 | 437 | 736 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | NW 5 | SW 14 | WNW 12 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | WNW 13 | NW 7 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 |
251 | 201 | 276 | 212 | 209 | 16 | 164 | 56 | 88 | 87 | 85 | 82 | 75 | 149 | 77 | 238 | 459 | 310 | 362 | 291 | 176 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | WNW 14 | SSW 10 | WNW 14 | SW 14 | NW 8 | SW 10 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | SW 18 | WNW 13 | SW 12 | SW 18 | SSW 12 | W 22 | NW 6 | SSW 10 | SSW 9 | WSW 15 |
57 | 53 | 41 | 22 | 37 | 169 | 18 | 15 | 42 | 40 | 33 | 83 | 35 | 74 | 192 | 55 | 9 | 42 | 109 | 62 | 123 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | 196 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 55 | 118 | 4 | 55 | 515 | 4 | 276 | 142 | 4 | 55 | 55 | 4 | 13 | 13 | 4 | 55 | 51 | 4 | 411 | 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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