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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 pm Sunday 29 Mar 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
12.8° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)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 (Mar 30) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 8s. 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 3.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 02) at 11PM. 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+) | 8AM (Mon 30th Mar) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Fri 3rd Apr) | 6ft (1.9m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Thu 2nd Apr) | 10ft (3.0m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Waddell Creek over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed afternoon. Warm (max 21°C on Sun night, min 12°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 21°C on Sat afternoon, min 9°C on Thu morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NW on Thu afternoon, calm by Fri morning). | |||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 30 | Tuesday 31 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | Sun 05 | ||||||||||||||||
| Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | ||
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| Period(s) (?) | 9 | 12 | 8 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 6 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 17 | 16 | 16 | |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ (?) | 81 | 59 | 67 | 57 | 54 | 84 | 97 | 88 | 87 | 85 | 64 | 814 | 993 | 613 | 499 | 288 | 200 | 341 | 297 | 255 | 254 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | glass | cross | cross | cross | cross- on | cross- on | glass | cross | on | cross | cross- off | cross | cross- off | glass | cross | glass | glass | cross | glass | cross | cross | |
High Tide / height (m) | 9:28PM 1.39 | 9:02AM 1.40 | 9:59PM 1.45 | 9:54AM 1.36 | 10:28PM 1.48 | 10:44AM 1.30 | 10:54PM 1.51 | 11:32AM 1.24 | 11:18PM 1.51 | 12:20PM 1.18 | 11:42PM 1.51 | 1:09PM 1.11 | 12:07AM 1.48 | 2:02PM 1.04 | ||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 3:18AM 0.38 | 3:32PM -0.03 | 4:02AM 0.23 | 4:07PM 0.08 | 4:43AM 0.11 | 4:41PM 0.22 | 5:21AM 0.02 | 5:14PM 0.37 | 5:58AM -0.04 | 5:46PM 0.53 | 6:35AM -0.06 | 6:19PM 0.68 | 7:14AM -0.06 | 6:53PM 0.80 | ||||||||
Monday 30 | Tuesday 31 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | Sun 05 | ||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 6:58 | - | - | 6:56 | - | - | 6:54 | - | - | 6:52 | - | - | 6:52 | - | - | 6:50 | - | - | 6:48 | - | |
| Sunset | - | - | 7:29 | - | - | 7:30 | - | - | 7:30 | - | - | 7:31 | - | - | 7:32 | - | - | 7:34 | - | - | 7:34 | |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| Temp. °C | 21 | 18 | 20 | 18 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 10 | 14 | 18 | 14 | 18 | 21 | 18 | 18 | 18 | |
| Feels °C (?) | 19 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 12 | 13 | 10 | 16 | 17 | 14 | 15 | 14 | |
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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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