Surf Forecasts:
San Carpoforo Creek surf forecast from 19 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 25 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 21s period, SW swell with glassy 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★+): Sunday 19 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 16s 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 Sunday (Jul 19) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 16s is also forecast. Another secondary swell of 1.1m and 6s 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 glassy at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Sun 19th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Sat 25th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 21s |
| 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
Alright, let me put it in feet and miles for you. San Carpoforo Creek has surf pretty much every day in this 16-day window, but most of it is held back by those cross-onshore winds that keep the surface choppy. The swell is there, no doubt – a mix of SSW and S groundswells with periods often in the 16–17 second range, and a few longer ones like 24 seconds on the 24th. But until the wind backs off, it’s mostly a marginal affair.
That said, there are two mornings that stand out like a beacon. On Thursday July 30, the morning session is glassy – wind from the SW at just 3 mph, flat calm. The swell is 4 ft from the SSW, period 16 seconds, and the combined energy is 1110. That’s a solid, clean groundswell with enough push for an intermediate surfer, and the glassy surface means it’ll be smooth as butter. The creek mouth often handles these long-period lines nicely, so expect some well-shaped waves. Crowds are possible here, but on a glassy morning like this, it’ll be worth sharing.
The next morning, Friday July 31, is even better on paper. Again glassy, wind from the WSW at 3 mph, 4 ft from the SSE, 16 seconds, and combined energy 1323. Slightly bigger, slightly more juice. The direction is a touch off the optimum SW, but still plenty of energy. Both these mornings are rated excellent for experienced surfers, and honestly, these are the only windows where the stars align. After that, the wind picks up again and the swell gets a bit too big for comfort – 7 ft on August 1 with cross-onshore winds is only for the brave.
So if you’re aiming for a paddle, set your alarm for the 30th and 31st mornings. The rest of the period is either choppy or too big and messy. For the first week, the mornings are your best bet even with the cross-on breeze, but those two glassy days are the real deal.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Tue afternoon, min 15°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Thu morning, min 19°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | ||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 16 | SW 17 | SW 17 | S 12 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 17 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | NW 6 | SW 24 | SW 24 | SW 22 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 280 | 358 | 439 | 290 | 314 | 310 | 392 | 453 | 417 | 335 | 422 | 384 | 389 | 277 | 204 | 306 | 801 | 563 | 671 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 2:13AM1.69m | 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 | |||||||
Low Tide | 8:38PM0.95m | 8:38AM0.57m | 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 | ||||||
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 | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — |
 | 8:20 | — | 8:19 | — | — | 8:19 | — | — | 8:17 | — | — | 8:16 | — | — | 8:16 | — | — | 8:15 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 21 | 20 | 16 | 20 | 22 | 19 | 24 | 25 | 21 | 25 | 25 | 22 | 26 | 26 | 21 | 23 | 24 | 19 |
Feels °C | 15 | 20 | 18 | 14 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 23 | 23 | 18 | 24 | 23 | 20 | 25 | 24 | 18 | 22 | 22 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 6 | SW 17 | SW 17 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | SSW 17 | SSW 15 | WNW 5 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | WNW 6 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | WNW 6 | SW 24 | SW 24 | WNW 6 |
| kJ | 60 | 358 | 439 | 290 | 271 | 216 | 246 | 453 | 417 | 44 | 422 | 384 | 63 | 277 | 204 | 88 | 801 | 563 | 91 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 16 | WNW 16 | S 13 | WNW 9 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | S 10 | S 10 | SSW 15 | S 9 | S 8 | SSW 14 | S 14 | SSE 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | S 14 | S 13 |
| kJ | 280 | 212 | 229 | 96 | 314 | 310 | 392 | 96 | 96 | 335 | 55 | 33 | 389 | 101 | 98 | 198 | 151 | 132 | 268 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 12 | S 11 | WNW 15 | SW 16 | WNW 14 | WNW 14 | WNW 4 | SSW 13 | WNW 13 | SSW 12 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | SSW 7 | NW 12 | SW 26 | S 12 | S 11 | SSW 13 | SW 22 |
| kJ | 45 | 61 | 186 | 271 | 118 | 118 | 16 | 127 | 57 | 183 | 29 | 29 | 18 | 34 | 171 | 106 | 94 | 113 | 671 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 6 | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | NW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | NW 5 | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | NW 6 | WNW 5 | WNW 6 | NW 6 | WNW 5 | WNW 6 | NW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | NW 7 |
| kJ | 147 | 32 | 25 | 180 | 62 | 72 | 32 | 19 | 72 | 154 | 42 | 119 | 196 | 42 | 202 | 306 | 68 | 196 | 299 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 62 | 146 | 146 | 52 | 113 | 229 | 16 | 203 | 229 | 0 | 145 | 145 | 16 | 145 | 145 | 16 | 145 | 146 | 16 |
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