Surf Forecasts:
Willow Creek surf forecast from 1 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 4 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 18s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 4 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 18s period, SSW swell with 785 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 1 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 13s 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 Tuesday (Sep 01) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 4s. 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 1.1m 18s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 04) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.0m 16s period and expected on Monday (Sep 07) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Tue 1st Sep) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Fri 4th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Fri 4th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Willow Creek over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it. We’re looking at the only game in town for this stretch, Willow Creek.
To be honest, the first week is a bit of a grind. We’ve got small, clean swell rolling in, but the overall energy is just not there. The water is sitting at a chilly 58°, which is a bit colder than normal for this time of year, so you’ll want a good hood and booties.
The first real chance to get something decent kicks off on Friday, September 4th. The morning sees a bump in swell to 3ft from the SSW, with a long 17-second period that’s got some grunt. The combined energy is a solid 1073 (moderate to strong). It’s a bit cross-on, but it’s a reef break, so that long-period groundswell will wrap in nicely. This is your best bet for the first week, with little waves and a better chance at a fun one.
Saturday, September 5th holds similar size, 4ft from the SSW, but the energy backs off a bit. It’s still rideable, but Friday morning is the pick.
Things get interesting around Tuesday, September 8th. We get a total glass-off in the morning, with a clean 4ft from the WNW. The wind is dead calm, zero. You can’t beat that. The afternoon is just as good, glassy with a touch more size at 4ft. This is a standout morning for sure, super clean conditions on a small, workable swell.
The following week is a waiting game. The swell stays small, mostly under 3ft, with a lot of cross-shore winds. There’s a brief moment of glass on Saturday, September 12th, with a 3ft SSW swell, but it’s not the same quality as the 8th.
The very end of the outlook, on Wednesday, September 16th, shows a pulse of 5ft from the WNW in the afternoon. The energy is moderate (672) and the wind is light, but it’s a bit cross-on. It’s late in the forecast, so treat it as a promising idea, not a guarantee.
The big takeaway: If you want the cleanest, glassiest wave, be at Willow Creek on Tuesday, September 8th. If you want the most size and energy, Friday, September 4th is your call. Other than that, it’s a quiet stretch.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed morning, min 14°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri morning, min 16°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | |||||||||||||||
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 13 | SSW 13 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 18 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | NW 7 | WNW 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 154 | 154 | 154 | 133 | 175 | 327 | 248 | 302 | 785 | 569 | 667 | 635 | 554 | 589 | 428 | 405 | 400 | 272 | 183 | 255 | 174 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | glassy | cross | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 1:25PM1.98m | 2:41AM1.39m | 2:07PM2.00m | 4:22AM1.30m | 3:02PM2.01m | 6:26AM1.32m | 4:13PM2.02m | 7:47AM1.40m | 5:30PM2.05m | 8:32AM1.50m | 6:43PM2.11m | 9:07AM1.60m | 7:46PM2.16m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:30PM0.60m | 7:25AM1.03m | 9:43PM0.55m | 8:04AM1.16m | 11:05PM0.47m | 9:09AM1.27m | 00:21AM0.37m | 10:56AM1.31m | 1:24AM0.26m | 12:31PM1.26m | 2:16AM0.18m | 1:43PM1.15m | 3:01AM0.15m | ||||||||
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 | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — |
 | — | 7:32 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:29 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:25 | — | — | 7:24 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 16 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 21 | 20 | 21 |
Feels °C | 13 | 14 | 13 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 18 | S 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 18 | NW 12 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSE 16 | SSE 15 | SSE 16 | SSE 16 | SSE 15 | SSE 14 | SSE 13 |
| kJ | 154 | 154 | 95 | 121 | 155 | 327 | 174 | 186 | 785 | 309 | 667 | 635 | 554 | 589 | 520 | 860 | 1537 | 1687 | 1602 | 953 | 576 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 11 | S 11 | S 10 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | S 11 | WNW 9 | SSW 18 | WNW 10 | SSW 17 | SSW 11 | NW 11 | NW 10 | SSE 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 8 |
| kJ | 97 | 86 | 56 | 133 | 175 | 114 | 68 | 302 | 164 | 569 | 145 | 166 | 145 | 233 | 428 | 405 | 400 | 61 | 51 | 122 | 174 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | S 10 | SSE 9 | WNW 9 | SSW 19 | WNW 9 | SSW 11 | SSW 13 | SSE 15 | SSE 15 | SSE 14 | NW 10 | WNW 9 | SW 10 | NW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 |
| kJ | 50 | 81 | 154 | 48 | 28 | 59 | 248 | 53 | 119 | 195 | 84 | 196 | 239 | 76 | 108 | 51 | 8 | 272 | 183 | 129 | 110 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 7 | WNW 3 | NW 4 | — | WNW 3 | — | — | W 3 | W 4 | — | NW 12 | NW 5 | — | WNW 4 | NW 5 | NW 9 | WNW 5 | — | NW 7 | NW 7 | — |
| kJ | 30 | 9 | 8 | — | 3 | — | — | 5 | 2 | — | 558 | 47 | — | 22 | 31 | 86 | 87 | — | 158 | 255 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 84 | 126 | 0 | 84 | 126 | 0 | 86 | 126 | 0 | 127 | 222 | 0 | 3 | 222 | 0 | 186 | 126 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
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