Waddell Creek Surf Break

Lat Long: 37.11° N 122.29° W

Waddell Creek Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 pm 20 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Waddell Creek sea temperature is
15.3°C
0.2° 

Waddell Creek surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Waddell Creek surf forecast from 21 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 23 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 11s period, NW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 23 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 11s period, NW swell with 954 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 21 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 17s period with SW swell.

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 Monday (Sep 21) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Waddell Creek in the next 16 days are 2.1m 11s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 23) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Mon 21st Sep)2.5ft (0.7m) 17s
Best Surf 8PM (Wed 23rd Sep)7ft (2.1m) 11s
Most Powerful 8PM (Wed 23rd Sep)7ft (2.1m) 11s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Wed afternoon, min 12°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Fri afternoon, min 15°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
21
Tuesday
22
Wednesday
23
Thursday
24
Friday
25
Saturday
26
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Rating
(10 max)
2
0
1
2
2
1
2
2
1
3
1
0
2
0
0
3
2
0
2
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SW
17
0.8
SSW
17
0.9
SW
17
0.9
SW
17
0.7
SW
16
0.8
SSW
16
1.7
WNW
9
1.7
WNW
9
0.8
SSW
15
1.6
WNW
9
0.7
SW
14
1.4
WNW
11
0.6
SSW
14
0.7
SW
13
0.7
SSW
13
1.6
WNW
10
1.3
WNW
10
1.1
WNW
10
0.8
SSW
13
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
309
355
410
419
258
330
490
465
279
407
211
441
121
183
158
462
278
221
207
Wind (km/h)
10
NNW
10
WNW
20
WNW
10
NW
10
W
20
NW
10
NW
5
WNW
20
NW
5
NNW
15
NW
25
NW
10
NNW
20
NW
25
NW
10
NNW
10
WNW
15
WNW
5
NNW
Wind State
cross-off
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
glassy
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-on
cross
cross-off
High Tide
8:34AM1.19m
6:56PM1.40m
9:00AM1.24m
7:49PM1.44m
9:24AM1.29m
8:37PM1.47m
9:47AM1.36m
9:23PM1.47m
10:11AM1.44m
10:10PM1.45m
10:36AM1.53m
10:58PM1.41m
Low Tide
1:31AM0.13m
1:44PM0.89m
2:14AM0.09m
2:26PM0.77m
2:50AM0.06m
3:04PM0.63m
3:22AM0.07m
3:39PM0.49m
3:52AM0.12m
4:15PM0.34m
4:23AM0.20m
4:52PM0.20m
4:54AM0.32m
part cloud
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clear
clear
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<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:54
6:56
6:56
6:58
6:58
7:00
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
7:07
7:06
7:05
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Temp °C
13
16
17
13
16
18
14
19
21
18
19
19
16
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20
15
18
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14
Feels °C
11
14
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11
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12
19
19
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17
15
13
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17
16
12
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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.

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