San Carpoforo Creek Surf Break

Lat Long: 35.76° N 121.33° W

San Carpoforo Creek Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 am 01 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's San Carpoforo Creek sea temperature is
13.3° 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 1 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 3 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 10s period, WNW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 2 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 9s period, NW swell with 947 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 3 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 10s period with WNW 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 Monday (Aug 03) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 13s. 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 2.4m 9s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 02) at 8AM. 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 (Mon 3rd Aug)5ft (1.6m) 10s
Best Surf 2AM (Mon 3rd Aug)5ft (1.6m) 10s
Most Powerful 8AM (Sun 2nd Aug)8ft (2.4m) 9s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s cookin’ at San Carpoforo Creek.

Right off the bat, it’s a bit of a slow burner. The first couple of days are a write-off for any decent paddle. Saturday the 1st and Sunday the 2nd have some size, but the wind is a cross-onshore mess, and the water is a frigid 56°, which is a full 5° colder than it should be for this time of year... that’s a real shock to the system. The combined energy on Sunday afternoon jumps to (1455), but it’s a choppy, lumpy beast with an offshore wind state that’s actually onshore, so it’s a no-go.

Monday the 3rd morning offers a glimmer, with a 5ft swell from the WNW and a 10-second period, and the wind is offshore. It’s still only a marginal call, but the lightest of breezes might make it clean enough for a patient intermediate. The energy is moderate (519). After that, it fades fast. From Tuesday the 4th through to the 9th, we’re looking at a long stretch of small, weak surf – mostly under 3ft, with combined energy dipping as low as (180). Even the long-period groundswells that show up on the 7th and 8th (19 seconds!) are too small to do anything with, and the wind is fickle.

Now, here’s where it gets interesting. The 10th of August through the 12th sees a pulse of 4ft to 5ft swell from the WNW, with a solid 10-second period. The wind is mostly light and offshore or cross-shore, so the creek mouth could actually clean up. The energy sits in the moderate range (645 to 517). This is the best stretch of the whole outlook for most surfers. It’s not epic, but it’s workable, and the break is a consistent creek mouth that can hold a bit of power.

Looking further out, the 13th of August has a special moment. Thursday morning is glassy, with a 2ft, 16-second groundswell from the SW. The energy is (461) – that’s a long-period pulse that’ll wrap in nicely. The break is a river mouth, so it’s perfect for these long-period swells. It’s small, but it’ll be pure and clean. The 16th of August also serves up a glassy afternoon with a 3ft, 15-second SSW swell and energy of (682). That’s a very promising, clean little session.

For the standout, I’d put my money on the morning of the 10th of August through the 12th. That’s the most consistent run of rideable swell with the best wind. The 5ft WNW swell with a 10-second period and light offshore wind will be the most fun for the longest time. The glassy, long-period sessions on the 13th and 16th are the true gems for the connoisseur, but they’re small and fleeting. Expect crowds at the creek mouth, as it’s a well-known spot and it’s consistent.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sat morning, min 15°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Tue afternoon, min 16°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

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Wave
Height (m)
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Period (s)
1.3
WNW
7
1.6
WNW
7
2.4
NW
8
1.7
WNW
9
2.2
NW
10
1.6
WNW
10
1.5
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10
1.4
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1.3
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9
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0.7
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0.5
SW
13
0.4
SSW
18
0.5
SSW
19
0.6
SSW
19
0.7
SSW
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
169
272
786
490
891
443
427
371
290
207
172
116
86
73
108
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124
210
289
267
Wind (km/h)
10
NW
20
WNW
5
NNW
10
WNW
15
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5
NW
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10
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WSW
10
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Wind State
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High Tide
1:22PM1.70m
00:29AM1.80m
1:49PM1.76m
1:17AM1.63m
2:19PM1.83m
2:19AM1.45m
2:56PM1.90m
3:45AM1.30m
3:41PM1.97m
5:42AM1.24m
4:37PM2.04m
7:35AM1.29m
5:40PM2.12m
Low Tide
6:46PM1.03m
7:10AM0.53m
7:42PM0.97m
7:37AM0.67m
8:46PM0.89m
8:05AM0.83m
10:01PM0.78m
8:38AM0.97m
11:21PM0.64m
9:24AM1.11m
00:36AM0.47m
10:36AM1.21m
1:39AM0.29m
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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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