
Surf Forecasts:
San Carpoforo Creek surf forecast from 6 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 10 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 8s period, NW swell with cross-onshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 10 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 8s period, NW swell with 1,145 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 10 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 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 Friday (Jul 10) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 1.8m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 1.0m and 16s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at San Carpoforo Creek in the next 16 days are 3.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 10) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Fri 10th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Fri 10th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Fri 10th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for San Carpoforo Creek over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Alright, let’s talk about San Carpoforo Creek. This is one of those spots that can fire when everything lines up, but for the next couple of weeks, the ocean’s not playing ball. That consistent, exposed setup means it grabs a lot of swell, but the wind and period are going to make things messy. The good news? There’s a real sweet spot coming, but you’re gonna have to wait.
Right now, from Monday July 6 through the middle of the month, it’s mostly a write-off. Morning and afternoon sessions are plagued by cross-onshore winds from the WNW and NW, with a mix of short-period windswell and some longer period groundswell that’s just not linking up with the conditions. Heights bounce from 2.6 ft to 8.2 ft, but the quality is poor or marginal at best. That kind of chop and lump is more for the kite crew than paddle surfing. Even the bigger days, like Wednesday July 8 afternoon with 8.2 ft at 8 seconds from the WNW (combined energy 1507), are just a blown-out mess.
The first glimmer shows up around Friday July 10 morning – you’ve got 5.2 ft from the WNW at 9 seconds, with a light onshore wind, but it’s still only marginal. Then Saturday July 11 and Sunday July 12 mornings offer small 3.0 ft SSW groundswell with 15-14 second periods and light cross-onshore breeze, but again, just on the edge of being worth a paddle. Combined energy is moderate (516–555). The water temp sits at 58.1°F, about average for this time of year, so nothing weird going on there.
The next week stays frustrating. Monday July 13 morning sees 6.2 ft NW at 8 seconds with light onshore wind, but the period is too short for quality. The afternoons are all cross-onshore and choppy. The pattern holds until Saturday July 18 morning, where a nice 2.6 ft WNW groundswell at 16 seconds rolls in with light onshore wind (combined energy 682). That’s a bigger period, but the break is a creek mouth – that long period ground
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Wed morning, min 14°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Thu morning, min 15°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 6 | Tuesday 7 | Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 20 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | WNW 7 | WNW 8 |
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407 | 326 | 596 | 885 | 603 | 596 | 559 | 770 | 893 | 409 | 740 | 1145 | 413 | 455 | 305 | 309 | 326 | 301 | 297 | 395 | 274 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | glassy | cross-on | on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 4:03PM1.79m | 3:37AM1.39m | 4:39PM1.89m | 5:18AM1.28m | 5:20PM2.01m | 7:04AM1.28m | 6:07PM2.13m | 8:31AM1.34m | 6:59PM2.26m | 9:35AM1.42m | 7:53PM2.37m | 10:27AM1.49m | 8:47PM2.45m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:59AM0.66m | 10:31PM1.02m | 9:34AM0.80m | 11:46PM0.82m | 10:15AM0.94m | 00:52AM0.60m | 11:08AM1.06m | 1:51AM0.37m | 12:12PM1.15m | 2:44AM0.16m | 1:18PM1.19m | 3:35AM-0.01m | 2:22PM1.19m | 4:24AM-0.11m | |||||||
5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | |
— | 8:23 | — | — | 8:23 | — | — | 8:23 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:22 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 19 | 15 | 19 | 20 | 17 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 25 | 25 | 20 | 22 | 23 | 17 | 20 | 21 | 18 | 22 | 22 | 19 |
Feels °C | 16 | 16 | 12 | 16 | 17 | 14 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 22 | 21 | 17 | 22 | 21 | 16 | 20 | 21 | 17 | 21 | 21 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | WNW 6 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | WNW 7 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | WNW 8 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | WNW 9 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | WNW 8 |
407 | 326 | 115 | 885 | 603 | 175 | 559 | 545 | 319 | 318 | 487 | 512 | 387 | 348 | 243 | 177 | 140 | 138 | 297 | 297 | 274 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 21 | SSW 21 | SSW 20 | WNW 11 | SSW 15 | SSW 18 | S 19 | S 19 | SSW 16 | SSW 18 | — | SSW 16 | S 10 | S 11 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | S 18 | W 18 | S 14 |
305 | 244 | 596 | 84 | 191 | 596 | 190 | 192 | 545 | 322 | — | 475 | 2 | 2 | 305 | 309 | 326 | 277 | 55 | 25 | 132 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | SSW 16 | S 8 | SSW 11 | SSW 15 | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 15 | — | S 21 | S 20 | S 20 | W 16 | W 17 | S 18 | SSW 14 |
113 | 96 | 322 | 5 | 23 | 142 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | 9 | 30 | 30 | 5 | 6 | 25 | 81 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 8 | WNW 5 | NW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 7 | NW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | — | — | — | NW 7 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | — |
103 | 80 | 379 | 107 | 392 | 589 | 218 | 770 | 893 | 409 | 740 | 1145 | 413 | 455 | — | — | — | 301 | 197 | 395 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 203 | 145 | 62 | 145 | 145 | 16 | 145 | 145 | 16 | 146 | 146 | 16 | 146 | 146 | 0 | 65 | 66 | 0 | 52 | 145 | 16 |
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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.
San Carpoforo Creek is 60 km (37 miles) from Paso Robles. If you plan a vacation in San Luis Obispo, look for hotels and other accommodation in Paso Robles. Paso Robles has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.










