San Carpoforo Creek Surf Break

Lat Long: 35.76° N 121.33° W

San Carpoforo Creek Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 pm 19 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's San Carpoforo Creek sea temperature is
12.9° C
2.7° 

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 20 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 26 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 8s period, NW swell with cross-onshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 25 Jul, 5AM (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 0.8m and 13s is also forecast. Another secondary swell of 0.8m and 5s 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 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore 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 Surf11PM (Sun 26th Jul)10ft (3.0m) 8s
Most Powerful 5AM (Sat 25th Jul)3.5ft (1.1m) 21s

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


The Lowdown

Hey folks, Rusty here. Gotta be straight with you – the next 16 days at San Carpoforo Creek are looking like a real mixed bag, and honestly, not a whole lot to get excited about. The water is running much colder than normal for this time of year at 55°, so bring a good thick suit if you're even thinking about it.

The first solid window we see is on Sunday, July 19th. The afternoon shows a clean, clear sky with a light offshore breeze from the WNW at 9 mph. Swell is a small 3 ft out of the southwest, with a long period of 17 seconds. There's a moderate amount of energy in the water (967). That long period groundswell will be a bit tricky here – it's a creek mouth, so it might have a bit of a straight shoulder, but the offshore wind will keep things clean. Still, the forecast suggests it's a marginal call, so it's not a standout.

The best chance for a proper session looks like Monday morning, July 20th. Again, a light offshore breeze from the WNW at 6 mph, with a 3 ft SSW swell. The period is a very solid 16 seconds, and the offshore wind is a major positive for clean faces. The combined energy is moderate (632). This is the pick of the early period if you're keen, but it's still a small wave.

After that, the wind turns cross-onshore for most of the week, making things choppy and bumpy. The swell does build a bit, hitting 5 ft on Tuesday afternoon, July 21st, but the cross-onshore wind at 12 mph will ruin it. The combined energy bumps up to 1029, but the quality just isn't there.

The end of the second week, around July 28th, throws a bit of a curveball. An 8 ft swell from the WNW on Tuesday afternoon is a big increase, but it's short period at 8 seconds and cross-onshore. That's a messy, chunky wave, and that size is really only for the experienced crew. A couple of days later, on Wednesday, July 29th, we see a 7 ft WNW swell with a light offshore wind. The period is still short at 8 seconds, so it's a windswell, not the best shape, but it's cleaner than the day before. The combined energy is strong (1269). That's probably the most interesting window in the whole run, but it's a long way off, so don't book the time off just yet.

Realistically, for most of the 16 days, it's either small, or onshore, or both. Keep your expectations low, and check the forecast again closer to the time. This is one of those stretches where the ocean just isn't cooperating.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Tue afternoon, min 15°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Wed afternoon, min 18°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

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0.9
SW
17
1
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12
0.8
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
16
1.1
S
13
1.4
SSW
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14
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13
0.9
SW
24
0.7
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24
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22
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SSW
21
0.8
SSW
21
1.1
SW
20
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
439
290
314
314
291
414
784
439
422
384
389
303
327
355
801
563
671
799
567
872
Wind (km/h)
15
WNW
5
NW
10
WNW
15
NW
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20
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High Tide
3:26PM1.90m
3:25AM1.47m
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
Low Tide
9:54PM0.88m
9:16AM0.78m
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
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Temp °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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