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Waddell Creek Surf Forecast
/ CAL – Santa Cruz (30 breaks) / California (403 breaks) / USA (1296 breaks)
Waddell Creek Surf Forecast / CAL – Santa Cruz / USA
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Continuing clean conditions at Waddell Creek (calm at Boulder Creek 15 km from Waddell Creek).
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 (Jan 29) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 1.5m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.7m and 13s 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 2.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Feb 03) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 2s period and expected on Monday (Jan 30) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (PST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4PM (Sun 29th Jan) | 6ft (1.9m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 1PM (Fri 3rd Feb) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Fri 3rd Feb) | 8ft (2.5m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Waddell Creek over the next 12 days.
Sunday 29 | Monday 30 | Tuesday 31 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | Sunday 05 | Monday 06 | Tuesday 07 | Wednesday 08 | Thursday 09 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Rating (10 max) |  |  | |  | | | | | | | | |  | | | | |  | | | | | | | | | | |  | | | | | | | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wave Height (m) & direction (?) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Period(s) (?) | 9 | 8 | 11 | 11 | 16 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 10 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 8 |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 377 | 534 | 613 | 341 | 239 | 379 | 972 | 694 | 758 | 605 | 443 | 361 | 246 | 318 | 280 | 817 | 2309 | 1505 | 759 | 460 | 250 | 163 | 759 | 827 | 2407 | 4176 | 1886 | 1000 | 615 | 346 | 500 | 1673 | 1138 | 604 | 473 | 432 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross | cross- off | off | off | cross- off | off | glass | cross | cross- off | glass | cross- on | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross- on | glass | cross | off | glass | cross | cross | cross | cross | on | cross | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | glass | cross | cross | cross |
High Tide / height (m) | 6:14PM 0.98 | 4:55AM 1.60 | 7:35PM 1.05 | 5:47AM 1.59 | 8:33PM 1.14 | 6:37AM 1.60 | 9:19PM 1.20 | 7:24AM 1.62 | 9:56PM 1.24 | 8:07AM 1.63 | 10:28PM 1.26 | 8:46AM 1.64 | 10:57PM 1.27 | 9:23AM 1.63 | 11:23PM 1.28 | 9:59AM 1.60 | 11:48PM 1.30 | 10:36AM 1.53 | 12:12AM 1.33 | 11:14AM 1.43 | 12:38AM 1.36 | 11:56AM 1.30 | 1:05AM 1.40 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 11:39AM 0.18 | 10:43PM 0.82 | 12:42PM 0.07 | 11:52PM 0.93 | 1:36PM -0.02 | 12:56AM 0.97 | 2:21PM -0.08 | 1:50AM 0.96 | 3:00PM -0.12 | 2:36AM 0.92 | 3:34PM -0.14 | 3:16AM 0.88 | 4:05PM -0.14 | 3:53AM 0.84 | 4:34PM -0.12 | 4:28AM 0.80 | 5:02PM -0.09 | 5:03AM 0.76 | 5:30PM -0.02 | 5:41AM 0.70 | 5:58PM 0.08 | 6:23AM 0.64 | 6:27PM 0.21 | |||||||||||||
Note: the tide data above is for Ano Nuevo Island, California which is 4 km away. Surf properties and timing are calculated for Waddell Creek.New forecast is published every 6 hours at www.surf-forecast.com. See detailed tide info and graph | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 29 | Monday 30 | Tuesday 31 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | Sunday 05 | Monday 06 | Tuesday 07 | Wednesday 08 | Thursday 09 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Summary | rain shwrs | some clouds | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear | some clouds | clear | clear | some clouds | cloudy | some clouds | rain shwrs | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear | light rain | rain shwrs | rain shwrs | clear | rain shwrs | rain shwrs | some clouds | rain shwrs | rain shwrs | clear | clear | clear | some clouds | some clouds | rain shwrs |
Rain (mm) | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 13 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 5 | 2 | 6 | - | 1 | 1 | - | 3 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | 1 |
| Temp. °C | 10 | 9 | 6 | 10 | 10 | 6 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 12 | 11 | 8 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 12 | 13 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 10 |
| Low °C | 10 | 6 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 4 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 10 | 9 | 7 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 11 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 9 | 5 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 8 | 9 |
| Feels °C (?) | 4 | 5 | 2 | 7 | 6 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 10 | 8 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 9 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 9 | 6 | 7 | 5 | 4 |
| Sunrise | 7:13 | - | - | 7:13 | - | - | 7:11 | - | - | 7:11 | - | - | 7:09 | - | - | 7:09 | - | - | 7:09 | - | - | 7:07 | - | - | 7:07 | - | - | 7:05 | - | - | 7:05 | - | - | 7:03 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 5:30 | - | - | 5:31 | - | - | 5:32 | - | - | 5:34 | - | - | 5:35 | - | - | 5:36 | - | - | 5:37 | - | - | 5:37 | - | - | 5:38 | - | - | 5:39 | - | - | 5:40 | - | - | 5:42 | - |
Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Very mild (max 10°C on Sun morning, min 3°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Thu night. Very mild (max 13°C on Fri morning, min 7°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed morning, fresh winds from the SSE by Thu night). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Sun morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Sat afternoon, min 9°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 13°C on Wed afternoon, min 5°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed night, fresh winds from the NW by Fri morning). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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.
