San Carpoforo Creek Surf Break

Lat Long: 35.76° N 121.33° W

San Carpoforo Creek Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 pm 30 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's San Carpoforo Creek sea temperature is
13.5° C
2.6° 

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 31 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 1 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 8s period, NW swell with cross-onshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 2 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 9s period, NW swell with 1,034 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 1 Aug, 11PM (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 Saturday (Aug 01) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 1.8m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 12s 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 2.5m 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+)11PM (Sat 1st Aug)10ft (3.0m) 8s
Best Surf11PM (Sat 1st Aug)10ft (3.0m) 8s
Most Powerful 8AM (Sun 2nd Aug)8ft (2.5m) 9s

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


The Lowdown

Hey, Rusty here, lookin’ at the surf at San Carpoforo Creek for the next couple weeks. It’s a long dry spell, so don’t get your hopes up too high.

First chance to paddle is Friday, July 31st, but it’s rough. A 2ft SSW swell, with a 14-second period, and cross-on wind from the NW at 9 mph. The energy is moderate (690), but it’s choppy and messy. Water temp is about normal for this time of year. Not worth wetsuiting up for.

Through the first week of August, the swell tries to build, but the wind won’t play nice. Saturday, August 1st, the morning has a 4ft WNW swell, but it’s a short period of 7 seconds, and the cross-on wind is 9 mph. By the afternoon, it’s 6ft, still short period, and the wind is 12 mph. The energy is moderate (627 in the afternoon), but it’s choppy and poor. This is more of a kite-surfing day than a clean surf session.

Sunday, August 2nd, the swell is 6ft from the WNW, with a period of 9 to 10 seconds, and the wind goes onshore in the afternoon. The energy is decent (714 in the morning), but the conditions are still marginal or poor. It’s just not working.

Then we hit a long flat patch. From Monday, August 3rd through to Thursday, August 13th, the swell stays small, mostly under 3ft, with periods that are either too short or too long. The winds are light and cross-onshore or onshore. The energy is moderate, but the scores are low. No standout windows.

There’s one bright spot on Monday, August 10th. The afternoon shows a 2ft SSW swell, 13-second period, and glassy conditions. The energy is moderate (254), and it’s the cleanest session of the whole outlook. But it’s tiny. For a longboard or a funboard, it could be a quiet, peaceful session. The break is consistent, so it’s a good bet if you’re itching.

The end of the second week brings a little more punch. Wednesday, August 12th, the morning has a 2ft SW swell with a very long period of 18 seconds, and the energy is moderate (561). The wind is light and onshore. By the afternoon, the swell is 3ft from the SSW, with a 17-second period, and the energy jumps to 702. Still marginal, but that long period means it’s a groundswell – better for points or reefs, but at a beach break it might be a bit straight.

Thursday, August 13th is the best of the late run. The morning has a 3ft SW swell, 16 seconds, and light onshore wind. The energy is 639. The afternoon holds the same swell size and direction, but the energy climbs to 828. The wind is 9 mph onshore. It’s still marginal, but it’s the most energy we’ve seen in a while. The combined energy is strong (828), so there’s push, but the wind is a problem.

The last day, Saturday, August 15th, is a final tease. A 3ft SSW swell, 17 seconds, and light onshore wind with energy of 649. It’s marginal.

Bottom line: no real standout session. The Monday, August 10th afternoon is the cleanest, but it’s tiny. For experts, the Thursday, August 13th afternoon has the most energy, but the wind is onshore. This spot has been on a poor run, and it doesn’t look like it’s breaking out of it soon. Keep an eye on the forecasts, but I’d leave the board in the car for now.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Sat morning, min 20°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Tue afternoon, min 14°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
456
186
357
574
183
362
878
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578
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242
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Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
11:10PM2.06m
12:55PM1.64m
11:48PM1.94m
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
Low Tide
6:17AM0.30m
5:57PM1.07m
6:44AM0.40m
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
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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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