Willow Creek surfForecast / CAL – Monterey / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 pm 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
14.1° C
(Which is 1.2°C warmer than 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 Sunday (Apr 26) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 12s. Another secondary swell of 0.7m and 5s 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 12s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Apr 24) at 2PM. 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 (Sun 26th Apr)2.5ft (0.8m) 14s
Best Surf11PM (Sun 26th Apr)2.5ft (0.8m) 14s
Most Powerful 2PM (Fri 24th Apr)4.5ft (1.4m) 12s

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 14°C on Thu night, min 11°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

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

Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thu
30
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
0
1
0
0
1
1
0
2
1
0
2
1
1
1
2
1
2
0
1
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
S
15
1.3
WNW
13
0.7
S
14
0.7
NW
12
0.6
S
13
0.8
WNW
11
0.7
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
0.8
WNW
12
0.6
WNW
12
0.6
WNW
11
0.8
WNW
11
0.6
WNW
18
0.7
NW
16
0.9
NW
15
0.9
NW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
222
489
206
144
128
133
117
144
150
236
201
172
196
180
93
87
160
209
261
309
297
Wind (km/h)
10
NW
20
WNW
20
WNW
10
NW
10
W
15
W
15
NW
10
W
15
W
5
NNW
10
W
20
WNW
5
NE
10
WNW
15
NW
5
N
5
WSW
10
WNW
10
NW
20
WNW
20
WNW
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
cross
glassy
cross
cross
glassy
glassy
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
High Tide
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
10:47AM1.61m
Low Tide
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
3:51PM0.98m
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
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6:20
6:20
6:18
6:18
6:16
6:16
6:13
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7:45
7:46
7:47
7:49
7:50
7:50
7:51
Temp °C
14
14
14
12
13
13
12
13
14
13
14
14
13
16
16
15
16
15
13
15
15
11
11
10
8
11
10
9
10
11
11
12
10
10
14
13
12
15
14
11
12
11
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
WNW
6
0.7
S
15
0.7
S
14
0.7
NW
12
0.6
S
13
0.6
S
13
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
0.8
WNW
12
0.6
WNW
12
0.6
WNW
11
0.8
WNW
11
0.8
WNW
11
0.7
NW
16
0.9
NW
15
0.9
NW
14
Energy kJ
73
209
206
144
128
123
110
144
150
236
201
172
196
180
93
87
160
154
261
309
297
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
WNW
13
0.3
WNW
16
0.6
WNW
12
0.6
S
13
0.5
W
15
0.5
W
15
0.5
S
12
0.6
W
5
0.6
W
5
0.5
NW
8
0.5
W
5
0.3
S
11
0.5
WNW
5
0.4
S
12
0.4
S
12
0.6
WNW
7
0.4
NW
19
0.6
WNW
18
0.3
S
11
0.6
WNW
10
0.3
S
13
Energy kJ
222
51
98
130
110
109
77
16
18
28
11
21
12
42
44
36
96
209
21
68
31
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
S
15
0.2
WSW
15
0.4
WNW
16
0.4
WNW
16
0.4
WNW
11
0.3
WNW
18
0.2
WSW
13
0.4
S
12
0.4
S
12
0.5
W
5
0.3
S
11
0.3
S
13
0.3
S
11
0.3
SW
13
0.3
S
16
0.4
S
12
0.3
S
15
0.3
S
15
0.3
SW
15
0.3
SW
14
0.3
SW
14
Energy kJ
208
21
84
85
47
61
17
46
46
11
22
31
22
28
46
44
38
38
34
33
33
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
NW
6
1.3
WNW
13
1.3
WNW
5
0.9
WNW
5
0.8
WNW
8
0.8
WNW
11
0.7
WNW
11
0.8
NW
8
0.6
WNW
8
0.9
NW
5
0.6
WNW
5
0.9
WNW
4
0.7
NW
5
0.3
WNW
3
0.9
WNW
11
0.9
WNW
5
1.7
WNW
6
Energy kJ
170
489
92
37
76
133
117
73
54
33
15
32
24
2
196
42
204
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
1
1
3
1
1
2
1
1
2
2
1
2
1
1
1
2
1
3
2
2
Distance (km)
43
231
126
43
126
126
43
87
126
0
86
126
0
74
126
0
0
126
43
126
126
Best forecast wave conditions in Monterey
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
2
1
3
2
2
2
2
3
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
2
3
2
2
3
2
3
3
2
1
2
1
2
2
2
2
4
3
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
4
5
4
5
5
8
6
6
5
5
7
9
5
5
9
5
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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