Willow Creek Surf Break

Lat Long: 35.90° N 121.46° W

Issued: 10 am 06 Jul 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Willow Creek sea temperature is
14.7° C

Normal for this time of year

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


Willow Creek surf forecast from 6 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 8 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 18s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 10 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 8s period, NW swell with 1,145 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 8 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 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 Wednesday (Jul 08) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 1.4m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 2.3m and 7s 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 3.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 10) at 2AM. 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+) 2AM (Wed 8th Jul)3.5ft (1.0m) 18s
Best Surf 2AM (Wed 8th Jul)3.5ft (1.0m) 18s
Most Powerful 2AM (Fri 10th Jul)10ft (3.0m) 8s

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


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Alright, Rusty here for Willow Creek. Over the next couple weeks, it’s mostly a so-so run for this consistent reef break. Water temp is about 59°F, right on the seasonal mark.

We kick off Monday, July 6 with a 3-foot SSW groundswell, 16-second period, but cross wind keeps things marginal – combined energy about 928. Tuesday the 7th bumps to 3.6 feet with a 19-second period, still cross and not clean. Wednesday the 8th switches to a short-period WNW swell that hits 8 feet by afternoon – that’s expert-only with only 8 seconds between waves and moderate cross-chop.

Thursday the 9th and Friday the 10th stay

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Wed afternoon, min 15°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Thu morning, min 16°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
6
Tuesday
7
Wednesday
8
Thursday
9
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
3
2
2
4
1
1
4
2
2
4
2
1
3
2
1
3
2
2
2
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
20
1.1
SSW
19
1
SSW
18
1
SSW
18
1
SSW
16
2.5
WNW
8
2.5
NW
8
1.7
WNW
8
2.5
WNW
8
3
NW
8
1.6
WNW
9
1.8
WNW
8
0.9
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
14
2
WNW
7
1.5
WNW
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
407
326
596
885
603
596
559
770
893
409
740
1145
413
455
305
309
326
301
297
395
274
Wind (km/h)
15
WNW
20
WNW
15
NW
20
NW
25
NW
15
NNW
25
NW
25
NW
15
NNW
20
NW
20
NW
10
NNW
10
NW
15
NW
0
NW
10
WSW
10
WNW
5
NNW
10
NW
15
WNW
10
NNW
Wind State
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
glassy
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
High Tide
4:06PM1.79m
3:41AM1.39m
4:41PM1.90m
5:21AM1.29m
5:22PM2.01m
7:07AM1.28m
6:09PM2.13m
8:34AM1.34m
7:01PM2.26m
9:38AM1.42m
7:55PM2.37m
10:31AM1.49m
8:49PM2.45m
Low Tide
9:02AM0.66m
10:34PM1.01m
9:37AM0.80m
11:49PM0.82m
10:18AM0.94m
00:55AM0.60m
11:11AM1.06m
1:53AM0.37m
12:14PM1.15m
2:47AM0.16m
1:20PM1.20m
3:38AM-0.01m
2:25PM1.19m
4:27AM-0.11m
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
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5:54
5:54
5:56
5:56
5:56
5:58
5:58
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:24
8:24
8:24
8:23
8:23
8:23
8:22
 mm
Temp °C
16
17
15
18
19
17
20
21
20
22
21
20
19
20
19
19
18
19
20
19
20
Feels °C
14
14
12
15
15
14
16
17
16
19
17
17
18
18
19
19
18
18
19
18
20
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
16
1.3
WNW
6
1.1
SSW
19
1
SSW
18
1.4
WNW
7
1
SSW
16
1
SSW
16
1.7
WNW
8
0.8
SSW
16
1
SSW
16
1.8
WNW
9
0.9
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
15
1.3
WNW
8
1.1
WNW
8
1
WNW
8
1.1
WNW
8
0.9
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
14
1.5
WNW
8
Energy kJ
407
326
115
885
603
175
559
545
319
318
487
512
387
348
243
177
140
138
297
297
274
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SSW
21
0.5
SSW
21
0.9
SSW
20
0.6
WNW
11
0.7
SSW
15
1
SSW
18
0.5
S
19
0.5
S
19
1
SSW
16
0.7
SSW
18
1
SSW
16
0.1
S
10
0.1
S
11
0.9
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
14
0.3
S
18
0.2
W
18
0.6
S
14
Energy kJ
305
244
596
84
191
596
190
192
545
322
475
2
2
305
309
326
277
55
25
132
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
WNW
13
0.6
WNW
12
0.8
SSW
16
0.2
S
8
0.3
SSW
11
0.6
SSW
15
0.1
S
15
0.1
S
21
0.2
S
20
0.2
S
20
0.1
W
16
0.1
W
17
0.2
S
18
0.4
SSW
14
Energy kJ
113
96
322
5
23
142
4
9
30
30
5
6
25
81
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
WNW
8
1.3
WNW
5
2.1
NW
6
1.3
WNW
6
2.1
WNW
7
2.3
NW
7
1.5
WNW
7
2.5
WNW
8
2.5
NW
8
1.7
WNW
8
2.5
WNW
8
3
NW
8
1.6
WNW
9
1.8
WNW
8
1.7
NW
7
1.3
WNW
8
2
WNW
7
Energy kJ
103
80
379
107
392
589
218
770
893
409
740
1145
413
455
301
197
395
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
4
2
2
4
2
2
4
3
2
4
2
2
3
2
1
3
3
1
2
Distance (km)
222
126
43
126
126
0
126
126
0
127
127
0
127
127
0
85
86
0
71
126
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Monterey
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
3
4
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
4
2
2
4
3
2
4
3
2
4
2
2
3
3
2
3
3
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
5
5
9
8
9
7
7
6
6
6
5
5
4
5
5
4
9
7
5
7
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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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