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Waddell Creek Surf Forecast
/ CAL – Santa Cruz (30 breaks) / California (404 breaks) /
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Waddell Creek surfForecast / CAL – Santa Cruz / USA
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 am Tuesday 26 May 2026 PDTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Waddell Creek surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Waddell Creek sea temperature is
12.2° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Waddell Creek this week:
The surf forecast for Waddell Creek over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 27) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.3m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 14s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Waddell Creek in the next 16 days are 3.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 27) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Wed 27th May) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Wed 27th May) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Wed 27th May) | 11ft (3.5m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Waddell Creek over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu afternoon, min 12°C on Tue morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NW on Tue afternoon, calm by Wed night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Fri afternoon, min 9°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NW on Fri morning, fresh winds from the NW by Sat afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 26 | Wednesday 27 | Thursday 28 | Friday 29 | Saturday 30 | Sunday 31 | Monday 1 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
WNW 15 | WNW 14 | NW 13 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 18 | WNW 16 | WNW 15 | WNW 14 | WNW 14 | NW 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | |
455 | 2033 | 3971 | 1267 | 1141 | 627 | 388 | 559 | 661 | 589 | 565 | 427 | 306 | 454 | 547 | 678 | 679 | 701 | 503 | 705 | 665 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | |
High Tide | 7:53PM1.56m | 9:06AM1.01m | 8:24PM1.59m | 10:06AM1.05m | 8:54PM1.60m | 10:58AM1.09m | 9:23PM1.60m | 11:46AM1.12m | 9:53PM1.59m | 12:29PM1.13m | 10:25PM1.57m | 1:10PM1.12m | 11:00PM1.55m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:28PM0.42m | 2:53AM0.02m | 2:13PM0.57m | 3:33AM-0.10m | 2:55PM0.71m | 4:10AM-0.18m | 3:37PM0.82m | 4:45AM-0.23m | 4:17PM0.90m | 5:20AM-0.25m | 4:56PM0.95m | 5:54AM-0.26m | 5:34PM0.98m | ||||||||
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 | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — |
 | — | 8:19 | — | — | 8:19 | — | — | 8:20 | — | — | 8:21 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:22 | — |
— | — | — | — | — | 1 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 13 | 14 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 15 | 16 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 15 | 15 | 12 |
7 | 8 | 7 | 13 | 12 | 9 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 8 | 10 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 11 | 9 | 7 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 15 | SSW 16 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 16 | WNW 15 | WNW 14 | WNW 14 | WNW 8 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | WNW 10 | SSW 20 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | SSW 18 | WNW 8 |
 kJ | 455 | 348 | 1995 | 1267 | 1141 | 627 | 388 | 281 | 661 | 589 | 565 | 427 | 207 | 181 | 83 | 678 | 437 | 522 | 355 | 705 | 215 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | S 9 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | WNW 20 | WNW 18 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | SSW 14 | WNW 9 | WNW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 22 | SSW 21 | SSW 16 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | S 16 | SSW 17 |
| kJ | 348 | 7 | 318 | 236 | 236 | 178 | 298 | 559 | 172 | 92 | 152 | 121 | 246 | 111 | 263 | 378 | 103 | 701 | 503 | 5 | 665 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | — | S 9 | S 10 | S 10 | WNW 22 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | S 21 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 23 | SSW 13 | SSW 16 | SSW 13 | S 15 | SSW 15 | S 13 | S 14 |
| kJ | 7 | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 91 | 149 | 143 | 143 | 67 | 9 | 105 | 107 | 107 | 66 | 104 | 33 | 4 | 123 | 3 | 4 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 7 | WNW 14 | NW 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | NW 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | — | WNW 10 | — | — | WNW 10 | NW 8 |
| kJ | 154 | 2033 | 3971 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 94 | 207 | 306 | 454 | 547 | — | 679 | — | — | 325 | 381 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 373 | 1250 | 29 | 3 | 29 | 3 | 0 | 34 | 0 | 80 | 33 | 0 | 29 | 33 | 27 | 29 | 32 | 18 | 29 | 29 | 27 |
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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 16 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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