Willow Creek Surf Break

Lat Long: 35.90° N 121.46° W

Willow Creek Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 am 29 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Willow Creek sea temperature is
16.1°C
0.3° 

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 29 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 29 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 9s period, NW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 29 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 10s period, NW swell with 1,060 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 29 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 9s period with NW 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 29) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 14s. Another secondary swell of 2.0m and 9s 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 2.3m 10s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 29) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 13s period and expected on Tuesday (Oct 06) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Tue 29th Sep)6.5ft (2.0m) 9s
Best Surf 8PM (Tue 29th Sep)6.5ft (2.0m) 9s
Most Powerful11PM (Tue 29th Sep)7.5ft (2.3m) 10s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Tue afternoon, min 18°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Fri afternoon, min 21°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
29
Wednesday
30
Thursday
1
Friday
2
Saturday
3
Sunday
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Monday
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Wave
Height (m)
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Period (s)
1.7
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9
1.4
WNW
9
1.5
WNW
10
1.3
WNW
10
1.5
WNW
12
0.9
NW
12
1.3
WNW
10
1.3
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11
1.1
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11
0.6
SW
16
0.6
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16
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16
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SW
15
0.6
SW
15
0.8
SSW
16
0.7
SW
16
0.7
SW
14
0.8
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
0.7
SW
14
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13
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
449
293
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325
615
203
333
346
258
211
206
211
176
176
318
255
214
268
264
206
158
Wind (km/h)
10
NW
15
NW
10
NNW
10
WNW
5
WNW
5
NNW
5
W
5
WNW
5
NNW
5
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NNW
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WNW
10
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10
NNW
10
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15
NW
5
NNE
5
NW
10
NW
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Wind State
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High Tide
12:02PM2.13m
1:47AM1.49m
12:43PM2.12m
3:09AM1.41m
1:33PM2.08m
4:51AM1.40m
2:38PM2.02m
6:22AM1.47m
3:58PM1.96m
7:16AM1.56m
5:23PM1.93m
7:55AM1.66m
6:39PM1.93m
Low Tide
7:15PM0.33m
6:20AM1.09m
8:16PM0.33m
7:01AM1.21m
9:27PM0.34m
8:01AM1.31m
10:44PM0.34m
9:44AM1.36m
11:55PM0.32m
11:33AM1.30m
00:55AM0.30m
12:54PM1.16m
1:45AM0.31m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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.

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