Willow Creek surfForecast / CAL – Monterey / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 am Thursday 23 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
13.5° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

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 Thursday (Apr 23) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 1.7m and 6s 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 1.4m 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 23) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Thu 23rd Apr)3ft (0.9m) 13s
Best Surf11PM (Thu 23rd Apr)3ft (0.9m) 13s
Most Powerful 5PM (Thu 23rd Apr)4.5ft (1.4m) 14s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu morning, min 11°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue afternoon, min 12°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
23
Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
0
2
1
0
2
1
1
2
1
0
3
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
S
16
1.4
WNW
14
0.7
S
15
1.3
WNW
13
0.7
S
14
1.1
WNW
12
0.9
WNW
11
0.8
WNW
11
0.5
W
15
0.5
WNW
16
0.6
WNW
15
0.8
WNW
14
0.8
WNW
13
0.7
NW
13
0.8
WNW
12
0.6
WNW
12
0.6
WNW
12
0.6
WNW
11
0.5
NW
20
0.7
NW
18
0.9
NW
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
326
754
222
489
206
347
173
133
110
144
150
236
201
172
193
94
93
84
186
319
376
Wind (km/h)
10
W
20
NW
10
NW
20
WNW
20
WNW
15
NW
5
W
10
WNW
10
NW
10
WSW
15
WNW
10
N
10
WNW
15
NW
0
NNE
0
NW
10
NW
0
W
5
NW
15
NW
5
W
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross
glassy
glassy
cross
glassy
cross
cross
glassy
High Tide
6:21PM1.62m
4:27AM1.86m
7:08PM1.71m
5:50AM1.78m
7:45PM1.81m
7:04AM1.73m
8:16PM1.90m
8:08AM1.70m
8:44PM1.97m
9:05AM1.67m
9:10PM2.03m
9:57AM1.64m
9:34PM2.07m
Low Tide
10:55AM0.27m
10:52PM1.32m
11:58AM0.33m
00:22AM1.19m
12:51PM0.41m
1:30AM1.01m
1:36PM0.50m
2:24AM0.82m
2:15PM0.61m
3:10AM0.65m
2:50PM0.74m
3:50AM0.50m
3:21PM0.86m
4:27AM0.39m
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6:22
6:20
6:20
6:18
6:18
6:16
6:16
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7:45
7:45
7:46
7:47
7:49
7:50
7:50
Temp °C
16
16
15
14
14
12
13
13
12
14
14
13
14
14
14
15
16
14
15
15
14
14
13
13
11
10
8
12
11
10
12
12
11
12
11
13
15
15
13
14
13
14
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
WNW
8
0.8
S
16
1
WNW
7
0.7
S
15
0.7
WNW
12
0.6
S
13
0.6
S
13
0.6
S
13
0.6
WNW
11
0.5
WNW
16
0.6
WNW
15
0.8
WNW
14
0.8
WNW
13
0.7
NW
13
0.8
WNW
12
0.6
WNW
12
0.6
WNW
12
0.6
WNW
11
0.7
WNW
11
0.7
NW
18
0.9
NW
16
Energy kJ
125
326
83
209
129
130
128
123
88
144
150
236
201
172
193
94
93
84
115
319
376
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
S
16
0.3
SSW
11
0.8
WNW
13
0.3
WNW
16
0.7
S
14
0.4
WNW
16
0.5
W
15
0.5
W
15
0.5
W
15
0.4
S
12
0.5
W
5
0.6
W
8
0.5
WNW
8
0.3
S
11
0.6
WNW
5
0.4
S
12
0.4
S
12
0.4
S
12
0.5
NW
20
0.6
WNW
11
0.6
WNW
11
Energy kJ
326
24
222
51
206
85
110
109
110
46
12
48
37
22
17
42
44
44
186
81
76
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
WNW
14
0.1
SW
18
0.7
S
15
0.2
WSW
15
0.4
WNW
16
0.1
SW
16
0.2
WSW
13
0.3
WNW
18
0.5
S
12
0.4
WNW
13
0.4
S
12
0.5
S
12
0.3
S
11
0.3
S
13
0.3
S
11
0.3
SW
13
0.3
S
16
0.4
SW
16
0.3
S
15
0.3
S
15
0.3
S
11
Energy kJ
257
12
208
21
84
10
17
61
77
59
46
71
22
31
22
28
46
64
38
38
21
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
WNW
14
1.4
NW
6
1.3
WNW
13
1.3
WNW
5
1.1
WNW
12
0.9
WNW
11
0.8
WNW
11
0.8
WNW
8
0.4
WSW
4
0.7
NW
8
0.9
WNW
4
0.9
NW
5
0.4
WNW
4
0.5
WNW
8
0.4
WNW
7
0.5
WNW
3
0.9
WNW
5
Energy kJ
754
162
489
90
347
173
133
86
6
72
33
32
6
37
21
6
51
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
1
3
1
1
2
1
1
2
1
1
2
2
1
2
1
1
2
2
1
3
Distance (km)
19
126
35
127
126
43
127
91
43
91
91
0
186
126
0
0
43
0
43
126
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Monterey
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
2
1
2
1
1
2
2
2
1
2
2
3
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
3
3
1
2
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
5
4
4
4
4
6
6
8
5
6
6
4
6
9
5
8
5
6
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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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