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Willow Creek surfForecast / CAL – Monterey / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 am Monday 20 Apr 2026 PDT
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Willow Creek surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Willow Creek sea temperature is
12.5° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

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 Monday (Apr 20) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 2s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Willow Creek in the next 16 days are 1.6m 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 23) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Apr 23) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Mon 20th Apr)2.5ft (0.7m) 13s
Best Surf 2AM (Tue 21st Apr)5ft (1.6m) 13s
Most Powerful 5PM (Thu 23rd Apr)5ft (1.6m) 14s

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


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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 32mm), heaviest during Mon night. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon morning, min 11°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Thu morning, min 11°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
3
1
2
2
2
1
3
2
2
3
1
1
1
1
0
2
1
0
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.7
SSW
1
WSW
1.6
WNW
1.4
WNW
1.3
WNW
1.6
WSW
1.5
W
0.8
S
0.7
WNW
0.8
S
1.6
WNW
0.9
NW
0.7
S
0.7
S
0.6
S
0.6
S
0.6
S
0.6
WNW
0.7
WNW
0.7
WNW
0.9
WNW
Period(s) (?)1381312127101815161413151413131315161514
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)154135775589429245461402211326961253209206130128126169223193321
Wind
(km/h)
15
SSE
15
SSE
5
WNW
15
S
10
W
15
NW
10
WSW
25
NW
10
NNE
15
WNW
20
NW
10
NNW
20
WNW
20
WNW
15
NW
5
WNW
10
W
10
NNW
10
W
20
WNW
15
NW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
crossglasscross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
crossoffcrosscrosscross-
off
crosscrosscrosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
on
crosscross
High Tide
/ height (m)
2:33PM
1.52
12:52AM
2.22
3:55PM
1.50
1:51AM
2.11
5:17PM
1.54
3:04AM
1.98
6:21PM
1.62
4:27AM
1.86
7:08PM
1.71
5:50AM
1.78
7:45PM
1.81
7:04AM
1.73
8:16PM
1.90
Low Tide
/ height (m)
6:34PM
1.23
8:38AM
0.13
7:36PM
1.32
9:47AM
0.20
9:06PM
1.36
10:55AM
0.27
10:52PM
1.32
11:58AM
0.33
12:22AM
1.19
12:51PM
0.41
1:30AM
1.01
1:36PM
0.50
2:24AM
0.82
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Sunrise6:26--6:24--6:24--6:22--6:20--6:20--6:18--
Sunset-7:43--7:44--7:45--7:45--7:45--7:46--7:47-
clear
cloud
heavy rain
light rain
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
Rain (mm)
--2336----------------
Temp. °C161614141312131412141413141412121313141412
Feels °C (?)131312121110109811991010810111012119
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Information about the Willow Creek Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Willow Creek provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Willow Creek can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Willow 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 (Willow 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 Willow 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.

Willow Creek is 60 km (37 miles) from Soledad. If you plan a vacation in Monterey, look for hotels and other accommodation in Soledad. Soledad has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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