San Carpoforo Creek Surf Break

Lat Long: 35.76° N 121.33° W

San Carpoforo Creek Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 pm 20 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's San Carpoforo Creek sea temperature is
12.8° C
2.8° 

San Carpoforo Creek surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


San Carpoforo Creek surf forecast from 21 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 21 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 16s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 25 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 21s period, SW swell with 1,051 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 21 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 16s period with SSW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for San Carpoforo Creek this week:

The surf forecast for San Carpoforo Creek over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 21) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 11s. Another secondary swell of 0.7m and 4s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at San Carpoforo Creek in the next 16 days are 1.1m 21s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 25) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Tue 21st Jul)2.5ft (0.8m) 16s
Best Surf 2AM (Tue 21st Jul)2.5ft (0.8m) 16s
Most Powerful 8AM (Sat 25th Jul)3.5ft (1.1m) 21s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s look at what’s cooking for San Carpoforo Creek. It’s a bit of a mixed bag over the next couple of weeks, but if you pick your moments, you'll find some fun ones.

The first week is a bit of a slow burn, but there’s a real standout hiding in there. The water is sitting at 55°F, which is 5°F colder than usual for this time of year – that’s much colder than normal, so you’ll want a thick wetsuit, especially for the first couple of days.

We’ve got some small, clean surf incoming on Tuesday, July 21st. The afternoon is the real gem here. The swell is a modest 4ft from the SSW, but the wind goes glassy, making it super clean. The waves are a little short in period (12 seconds), but the energy is moderate (756). This is probably the best on offer early on for a smooth, easy session.

Wednesday morning, July 22nd, is still rideable with a 3ft SSW swell, but a light cross-on breeze messes with the perfection a little. The energy is moderate (552). Afternoon picks up a 3ft SSW swell with an offshore wind, but it’s a bit of an unknown.

Things get a bit rough from Thursday, July 23rd, through the weekend. The wind swings to the NW, blowing cross-on at 12-16 mph, making the surf choppy and messy. The swell is still hanging around 3ft to 3ft, but the quality is poor. The energy is moderate (912 on Thursday afternoon), but it’s not worth the paddle.

Now, for the big one. Monday, July 28th, is your standout of the whole forecast. Early morning, the wind goes glassy, and we’ve got a 4ft SW swell coming in with a solid 17-second period. That’s a long-period groundswell, which will wrap nicely into the creek. The energy is strong (1409). This is going to be clean, lined-up, and a real treat for intermediate surfers. Definitely worth a sickie for.

The rest of the first week and into the second week remains a bit average. Tuesday, July 29th, has a 3ft SSW swell with a light cross-on, and the energy is still strong (1200). The following days are dominated by NW wind and a mix of small, short-period swells, making it choppy and unappealing. The energy drops back to moderate.

The second week kicks off with a bit of a bump on Saturday, August 1st, with a 5ft SSE swell, but it’s short period (15 seconds) and the wind is onshore/cross-on, so it’ll be lumpy. The energy is strong (1395), but it’s not clean.

The run of poor conditions continues into Monday, August 3rd, though there’s a 7ft WNW swell later in the day, but it’s a short period (9 seconds) and wind-affected, so it’s likely a choppy mess. That’s too big for beginners and only for experts, but with the short period, it’s not a great option.

Tuesday, August 4th, has a 5ft WNW swell in the morning, but it’s another short-period wind swell. The energy is moderate (920). The afternoon sees the swell drop back to 3ft from the SSE.

So, overall, Tuesday afternoon, July 21st, and especially Monday morning, July 28th, are your best bets. The rest is a lot of cross-on wind and chop. Stay patient.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Mon afternoon, min 16°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Sun morning, min 19°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Mon
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
16
1.4
SSW
14
1.2
SSW
12
1
SSW
15
1
SSW
15
1
SSW
14
1
SSW
14
1
S
14
1
S
14
1.9
NW
7
0.8
SSW
24
0.7
SW
24
0.9
SW
22
0.9
SSW
21
0.9
SW
21
1.1
SW
20
1
SSW
19
0.9
SSW
18
2.4
NW
7
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
310
288
671
425
439
417
384
389
394
388
345
704
563
671
799
646
872
782
584
629
Wind (km/h)
15
WNW
5
SE
10
SSW
5
WSW
0
SSE
10
SW
10
W
10
NNW
20
NW
25
NW
15
NNW
15
NW
25
NW
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NNW
15
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25
NW
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NNW
15
NW
25
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Wind State
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glassy
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glassy
cross-on
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cross-on
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cross-on
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High Tide
4:09PM1.92m
4:56AM1.32m
4:53PM1.93m
6:45AM1.27m
5:39PM1.94m
8:21AM1.31m
6:27PM1.95m
9:24AM1.37m
7:13PM1.99m
10:05AM1.43m
7:58PM2.04m
10:37AM1.46m
8:39PM2.09m
Low Tide
11:13PM0.79m
9:55AM0.97m
00:26AM0.68m
10:41AM1.12m
1:28AM0.57m
11:39AM1.22m
2:18AM0.47m
12:42PM1.27m
3:01AM0.38m
1:38PM1.28m
3:39AM0.31m
2:26PM1.26m
4:14AM0.25m
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8:19
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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Information about the San Carpoforo Creek Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for San Carpoforo Creek provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at San Carpoforo Creek can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our San Carpoforo 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 (San Carpoforo 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 San Carpoforo 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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