San Carpoforo Creek Surf Break

Lat Long: 35.76° N 121.33° W

San Carpoforo Creek Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 am 25 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's San Carpoforo Creek sea temperature is
14.4° C
1.5° 

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 26 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 30 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 8s period, NW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 27 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 18s period, SSW swell with 1,068 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 30 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 8s period with NW 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 Thursday (Jul 30) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.4m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 1.5m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 1.1m and 16s 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 1.3m 18s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 27) at 11AM. 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 (Thu 30th Jul)8ft (2.4m) 8s
Best Surf 2AM (Thu 30th Jul)8ft (2.4m) 8s
Most Powerful11AM (Mon 27th Jul)4.5ft (1.3m) 18s

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 coming up for San Carpoforo Creek.

Right out of the gate, the first few days are a bit of a grind. We’ve got consistent swell, but the wind is a problem. For Saturday the 25th through to Wednesday the 29th, it’s a persistent cross-onshore breeze – mostly from the NW at 9 mph in the mornings, picking up to 16 mph in the afternoons. That’s making the surface choppy and messy. The swell is hanging around 3 ft to 4 ft from the SSW and SW, with moderate combined energy (around 1000 to 1400), but the wind just won’t let it clean up. The water temp is sitting at 58°, which is a bit colder than usual for this time of year – that’s a noticeable chill.

Then, on Thursday morning the 30th, things look like they might turn. We’ve got a jump in swell to 6 ft from the NW, but here’s the kicker – that period is a short 8 seconds. It’s a windswell, not a groundswell. But the wind goes glassy, with a 3 mph westerly. That glassy surface is a huge positive, and the combined energy is strong (1322), so for experienced surfers, that morning session could be the standout of the whole forecast. It’s the only time we see glassy conditions. The 6 ft is still within the intermediate range, but that short-period chop makes it a little more challenging. After that, the wind swings onshore again and the quality drops.

The following days from Friday the 31st onward are a mixed bag of cross-onshore winds and smaller swells, with energy dropping off steadily. By the time we get into early August, the swell size and energy fade, and the wind remains mostly cross-onshore or light. There’s a window on Monday morning, August 3rd, with a 3 mph onshore wind and 5 ft swell from the WNW at 10 seconds, but the energy is only moderate (536) and the conditions are only marginal.

Honestly, if you’re looking for the best bet in this whole 16-day stretch, it’s Thursday morning, July 30th. That glassy start with a solid 6 ft of NW windswell is your cleanest, punchiest window. It won’t be perfect, but it’s the only time the stars line up even a little.

Remember, this is a consistent spot that’s exposed to SW swell, but the wind is the enemy here most days. Let’s hope the forecasts keep shifting.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sat afternoon, min 18°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Tue afternoon, min 18°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
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Thursday
30
Friday
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SSW
21
0.9
SW
21
1.2
SSW
20
1.1
SW
19
1.1
SW
18
1.1
SW
18
1.3
SSW
18
1.2
SSW
19
1.1
SSW
17
1.3
SSW
18
1.2
SSW
17
1.1
SSW
16
1.1
SSW
16
1.1
SSW
16
2.4
NW
8
1.9
NW
8
0.9
SSE
15
1.1
SSE
14
1.1
SSE
14
1.5
S
14
1.5
S
14
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
799
646
1014
863
768
719
1068
963
717
943
798
667
627
620
682
479
343
521
485
944
869
Wind (km/h)
15
NW
25
NW
10
NNW
15
NW
25
NW
15
NNW
15
NW
25
NW
10
N
15
NW
25
NW
10
NNW
15
NW
20
WNW
5
N
5
W
15
WNW
5
NNW
10
WNW
20
WNW
10
NNW
Wind State
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cross-on
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cross-on
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glassy
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cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
10:05AM1.43m
7:58PM2.04m
10:37AM1.46m
8:39PM2.09m
11:06AM1.49m
9:19PM2.13m
11:34AM1.52m
9:56PM2.15m
12:01PM1.56m
10:33PM2.12m
12:29PM1.60m
11:10PM2.06m
12:55PM1.64m
11:48PM1.94m
Low Tide
1:38PM1.28m
3:39AM0.31m
2:26PM1.26m
4:14AM0.25m
3:08PM1.22m
4:47AM0.21m
3:49PM1.18m
5:19AM0.21m
4:29PM1.15m
5:49AM0.24m
5:12PM1.11m
6:17AM0.30m
5:57PM1.07m
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6:07
6:07
6:09
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6:11
6:11
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8:15
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Temp °C
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26
21
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26
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Feels °C
22
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17
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22
17
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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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