Surf Forecasts:
Willow Creek surf forecast from 8 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 8 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 18s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 8 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 18s period, SSW swell with 438 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 8 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 18s period with SSW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Willow Creek this week:
The surf forecast for Willow Creek over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 08) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Willow Creek in the next 16 days are 0.9m 18s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 08) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Sat 8th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 18s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Sat 8th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Sat 8th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Willow Creek over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, this is Rusty, and here’s a look at what’s shaking out at Willow Creek over the next couple of weeks.
Well, it’s a bit of a slow start, but we’ve got some real gems hiding in here. The first few days are a write-off with that small, weak energy and cross or cross-onshore winds. The water’s a bit colder than normal for this time of year, sitting at 58°, which is about 3° off the mark – you’ll notice it.
The first real sign of life comes on Sunday, August 9th. The morning is looking absolutely pristine. We’re getting a clean 3 ft swell rolling in from the SSW, and the wind is dead calm – glassy. The combined energy is moderate (535), and that’s a long-period groundswell at 16 seconds. This is a reef break that’s consistent and beginner-friendly, so with these conditions, it’s going to be a beautiful, mellow session. The only thing to watch is that long period can make it a bit fat at some spots, but for a beginner reef, it’ll be smooth.
The next standout is Wednesday, August 12th. The afternoon is the call here. The swell picks up to 4 ft from the WNW, and again, we get glassy conditions. The energy is solid (521), and the period is a punchy 9 seconds. This is a more fun, grovelly wave. It’s a consistent break, so you’ll get plenty of waves.
Looking further out, the Monday morning of August 17th also has some potential. It’s a smaller 3 ft SSW swell with glassy winds, good for a relaxing session.
The real wildcard, and the one that’s got my heart racing, is the Thursday, August 21st afternoon. The swell is jumping up to 7 ft from the WNW, but it’s a short-period 6 seconds. The combined energy is very strong (797). This is expert territory. The wind is a gentle cross-shore, so it’ll be a bit lumpy, but for a bigger, more powerful day on the reef, that’s the best on offer. The swell direction matches the optimum from the west, so it should wrap in nicely.
Honestly, for the best all-round session, point your board at Willow Creek on Sunday morning, August 9th. That glassy 3 ft SSW groundswell is going to be a dream.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sun morning, min 16°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Mon morning, min 15°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 19 | SSW 19 | SSW 17 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | SSW 18 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | SW 16 | SW 16 | WNW 12 | SW 15 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 210 | 289 | 267 | 348 | 208 | 366 | 273 | 305 | 284 | 246 | 236 | 148 | 172 | 172 | 273 | 221 | 226 | 261 | 251 | 242 | 242 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | glassy | cross | glassy | glassy | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross | on | glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 5:42PM2.12m | 8:48AM1.38m | 6:47PM2.22m | 9:34AM1.47m | 7:48PM2.31m | 10:13AM1.56m | 8:45PM2.37m | 10:49AM1.64m | 9:38PM2.37m | 11:25AM1.73m | 10:29PM2.30m | 11:59AM1.80m | 11:20PM2.17m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:38AM1.21m | 1:41AM0.29m | 12:06PM1.25m | 2:36AM0.14m | 1:25PM1.22m | 3:25AM0.02m | 2:31PM1.15m | 4:09AM-0.03m | 3:30PM1.05m | 4:51AM-0.01m | 4:25PM0.95m | 5:30AM0.08m | 5:20PM0.87m | ||||||||
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 | 6:16 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — |
 | — | 8:04 | — | — | 8:02 | — | — | 8:01 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 7:59 | — | — | 7:58 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 19 | 19 | 17 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 18 |
Feels °C | 18 | 18 | 16 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 19 | SSW 19 | SSW 17 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | NW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | NW 12 | WNW 12 | WNW 9 |
| kJ | 210 | 289 | 267 | 348 | 208 | 366 | 243 | 272 | 284 | 246 | 236 | 138 | 172 | 172 | 172 | 221 | 226 | 147 | 137 | 226 | 100 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 13 | WNW 5 | SW 12 | SSW 12 | WNW 8 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | S 13 | SW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 |
| kJ | 84 | 82 | 14 | 36 | 56 | 51 | 273 | 305 | 218 | 154 | 139 | 139 | 87 | 154 | 273 | 193 | 175 | 261 | 251 | 242 | 242 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 12 | WNW 8 | SW 13 | S 13 | S 9 | SSW 12 | SW 11 | SSW 21 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SW 20 | SSW 19 | SSW 19 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 13 | S 11 | W 8 | S 10 | S 10 |
| kJ | 12 | 7 | 84 | 32 | 6 | 83 | 19 | 45 | 41 | 24 | 98 | 148 | 142 | 52 | 27 | 46 | 120 | 38 | 58 | 34 | 31 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 8 | WNW 4 | — | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 28 | 5 | — | 42 | 41 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 127 | 127 | 19 | 186 | 222 | 43 | 0 | 127 | 0 | 0 | 127 | 0 | 186 | 186 | 43 | 91 | 0 | 3 | 19 | 30 | 3 |
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