Willow Creek Surf Break

Lat Long: 35.90° N 121.46° W

Willow Creek Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 pm 01 Nov 2026 (local time)

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Today's Willow Creek sea temperature is
19.8°C
4.6° 

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 2 Nov 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 6 Nov, 4PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 17s period, WNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 7 Nov, 7AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 17s period, NW swell with 3,908 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 2 Nov, 1AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 15s 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 Monday (Nov 02) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Willow Creek in the next 16 days are 2.5m 17s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Nov 07) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Mon 2nd Nov)4.5ft (1.3m) 15s
Best Surf 4PM (Fri 6th Nov)7.5ft (2.3m) 17s
Most Powerful 7AM (Sat 7th Nov)8ft (2.5m) 17s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed morning, min 14°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sat morning, min 17°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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High Tide
5:30AM1.72m
4:13PM1.77m
6:10AM1.83m
5:33PM1.70m
6:43AM1.94m
6:44PM1.67m
7:14AM2.03m
7:46PM1.64m
7:42AM2.10m
8:42PM1.62m
8:10AM2.14m
9:34PM1.61m
Low Tide
10:18PM0.33m
10:48AM1.19m
11:14PM0.41m
12:01PM0.99m
00:02AM0.52m
12:59PM0.78m
00:44AM0.64m
1:47PM0.59m
1:21AM0.76m
2:30PM0.42m
1:56AM0.89m
3:10PM0.30m
2:29AM1.01m
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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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