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Waddell Creek Surf Forecast
/ CAL – Santa Cruz (30 breaks) / California (404 breaks) /
Waddell Creek surfForecast / CAL – Santa Cruz / USA
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 pm Friday 16 May 2025 PDT
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Waddell Creek this week:
The surf forecast for Waddell Creek over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 18) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 2.3m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 15s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Waddell Creek in the next 12 days are 3.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 19) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Sun 18th May) | 10ft (3.0m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Sun 18th May) | 10ft (3.0m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Mon 19th May) | 11ft (3.5m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Waddell Creek over the next 12 days.
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| Period(s) (?) | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 17 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 10 | 9 | 16 | 10 | 16 | 8 |
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| Energy (?) | 466 | 352 | 344 | 397 | 1461 | 1417 | 1184 | 2170 | 1034 | 562 | 1202 | 549 | 614 | 1254 | 980 | 1207 | 2115 | 826 | 868 | 1282 | 439 | 267 | 286 | 218 | 391 | 553 | 553 | 689 | 366 | 333 | 443 | 424 | 362 | 659 | 295 | 738 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- on | cross | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- off | cross | cross | cross | cross |
High Tide / height (m) | 3:03PM 1.06 | 12:46AM 1.42 | 3:54PM 1.06 | 1:36AM 1.35 | 4:43PM 1.10 | 2:36AM 1.25 | 5:27PM 1.16 | 3:49AM 1.16 | 6:06PM 1.26 | 5:11AM 1.08 | 6:41PM 1.38 | 6:36AM 1.05 | 7:16PM 1.51 | 7:56AM 1.07 | 7:51PM 1.65 | 9:08AM 1.12 | 8:28PM 1.77 | 10:14AM 1.17 | 9:08PM 1.86 | 11:16AM 1.22 | 9:51PM 1.90 | 12:14PM 1.25 | 10:37PM 1.88 | 1:10PM 1.26 | ||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 7:10PM 1.01 | 8:18AM -0.21 | 8:11PM 1.02 | 9:09AM -0.17 | 9:30PM 0.98 | 10:03AM -0.12 | 10:54PM 0.86 | 10:57AM -0.05 | 12:05AM 0.67 | 11:51AM 0.05 | 1:05AM 0.42 | 12:41PM 0.18 | 1:57AM 0.14 | 1:30PM 0.33 | 2:47AM -0.12 | 2:18PM 0.49 | 3:35AM -0.34 | 3:07PM 0.63 | 4:23AM -0.50 | 3:57PM 0.75 | 5:12AM -0.59 | 4:49PM 0.83 | 6:02AM -0.59 | |||||||||||||
Fri 16 | Saturday 17 | Sunday 18 | Monday 19 | Tuesday 20 | Wednesday 21 | Thursday 22 | Friday 23 | Saturday 24 | Sunday 25 | Monday 26 | Tuesday 27 | Wed 28 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 5:58 | - | - | 5:58 | - | - | 5:58 | - | - | 5:56 | - | - | 5:56 | - | - | 5:56 | - | - | 5:54 | - | - | 5:54 | - | - | 5:54 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:52 |
| Sunset | 8:10 | - | - | 8:12 | - | - | 8:12 | - | - | 8:13 | - | - | 8:14 | - | - | 8:15 | - | - | 8:15 | - | - | 8:15 | - | - | 8:16 | - | - | 8:17 | - | - | 8:19 | - | - | 8:19 | - | - |
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| Temp. °C | 13 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 14 | 16 | 10 | 19 | 20 | 13 | 15 | 17 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 11 | 16 | 16 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 10 | 15 | 15 | 11 | 15 | 15 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 16 | 15 | 12 | 13 |
| Feels °C (?) | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 8 | 8 | 3 | 13 | 14 | 8 | 14 | 13 | 8 | 10 | 8 | 5 | 12 | 10 | 5 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 11 | 10 | 6 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 11 | 9 | 7 | 9 |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon morning, min 9°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Mon afternoon, min 8°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the W on Tue morning, fresh winds from the NW by Wed afternoon). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu afternoon, min 8°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NW on Thu afternoon, light winds from the NW by Sun morning). | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue morning, min 9°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Waddell Creek Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Waddell Creek provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Waddell Creek can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Waddell 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 (Waddell 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 Waddell 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.
Waddell Creek is 28 km (17 miles) from Santa Cruz. If you plan a vacation in Santa Cruz, look for hotels and other accommodation in Santa Cruz. Santa Cruz has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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