Surf Forecasts:
Redwood Creek surf forecast from 18 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 18 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 7s period, NW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 22 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 8s period, NW swell with 706 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 18 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 7s 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 Tuesday (Aug 18) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 15s. 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 Saturday (Aug 22) at 8PM. 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 (Tue 18th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Tue 18th Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Sat 22nd Aug) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Redwood Creek over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what Redwood Creek has in store for us over the next couple of weeks.
Right off the bat, I gotta be honest with you: this is a slow start. The opening days of the forecast are pretty underwhelming. The first few sessions are just small, weak swell and either onshore or cross-onshore wind, leaving conditions marginal at best. It’s not really worth paddling out for until things start to shift around the weekend.
The first real flicker of hope comes on Sunday afternoon, the 23rd of August. The swell bumps up to a clean 5ft from the NW, and the wind goes glassy. That’s the kind of calm you dream about – it’s going to be smooth out there. The wave energy is moderate (521), and while the period is a short 8 seconds, that glassy surface will make it rideable. This is a decent window for a session, though it's a beach/river setup, so don't expect perfection.
Then we hit a bit of a lull again through the middle of the week. The energy drops right off, and we’re back to small, messy surf. You’ll be waiting a few days for the next real opportunity.
That next window comes on Sunday the 30th of August. The afternoon is looking prime again, with a 6ft NW swell and, you guessed it, glassy conditions. The energy is strong (535), but again the period is short (7 seconds), so it’ll be a bit mushy and fat, but definitely worth a go if you're jonesing.
But the standout, the one you’ve got to circle on your calendar, is Monday the 31st of August. We’ve got a solid 8ft NW swell rolling in by the afternoon, and the energy jumps right up to a very strong 903. The wind is light and onshore from the WNW, but the power in the water is undeniable. This is expert territory – that’s a lot of water moving. The period is still a short 8 seconds, so it’s not a pure groundswell, but the raw grunt will be there. For the seasoned crew, this is the one to chase.
As for the water temp, it’s sitting around 56°F, which is pretty much normal for this time of year, so no surprises there.
Alright, that’s the long and short of it. A bit of a slow burn, but we’ve got a couple of glassy windows and one proper thumper for the brave.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed morning, min 12°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sun morning, min 12°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SW 14 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | SW 14 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | NW 7 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 136 | 130 | 269 | 212 | 204 | 237 | 217 | 194 | 153 | 115 | 106 | 77 | 74 | 403 | 555 | 413 | 341 | 229 | 252 | 150 | 175 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | cross-off | on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | on | on | glassy | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | glassy |
High Tide | 4:15PM2.50m | 5:37AM1.83m | 4:57PM2.43m | 7:08AM1.75m | 5:48PM2.36m | 8:45AM1.77m | 6:49PM2.33m | 9:55AM1.85m | 7:52PM2.35m | 10:39AM1.93m | 8:50PM2.41m | 11:11AM2.01m | 9:40PM2.48m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:48AM1.17m | 11:20PM0.80m | 10:27AM1.37m | 00:25AM0.81m | 11:15AM1.53m | 1:35AM0.79m | 12:24PM1.63m | 2:40AM0.72m | 1:46PM1.66m | 3:33AM0.63m | 2:55PM1.63m | 4:17AM0.54m | 3:49PM1.55m | 4:55AM0.46m | |||||||
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 | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — |
 | — | 8:10 | — | — | 8:09 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:05 | — | — | 8:04 | — | — | 8:01 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 18 | 14 | 19 | 19 | 14 | 18 | 18 | 13 | 16 | 18 | 13 | 19 | 19 | 16 | 22 | 21 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 15 |
Feels °C | 18 | 17 | 14 | 19 | 18 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 12 | 15 | 17 | 12 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 22 | 21 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 6 | NW 6 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 6 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 7 | NW 6 | NW 6 |
| kJ | 72 | 126 | 269 | 212 | 204 | 140 | 74 | 194 | 153 | 115 | 106 | 56 | 73 | 403 | 555 | 413 | 341 | 229 | 123 | 60 | 32 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SW 14 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | NW 6 | NW 7 | NNW 7 | NW 7 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 |
| kJ | 136 | 130 | 135 | 198 | 173 | 237 | 217 | 68 | 46 | 31 | 56 | 77 | 74 | 78 | 94 | 94 | 166 | 108 | 252 | 150 | 175 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 8 | WNW 14 | SW 16 | SW 13 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | — | WSW 16 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 |
| kJ | 19 | 70 | 206 | 63 | 137 | 137 | 102 | 97 | 100 | 100 | 62 | 44 | 44 | 27 | — | 24 | 14 | 14 | 11 | 11 | 21 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 55 | 142 | 4 | 55 | 142 | 4 | 55 | 118 | 13 | 55 | 55 | 4 | 55 | 141 | 4 | 141 | 4 | 4 | 51 | 4 | 4 |
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