Willow Creek Surf Break

Lat Long: 35.90° N 121.46° W

Willow Creek Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 am 14 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Willow Creek sea temperature is
18.1°C
2.3° 

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 14 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 16 Oct, 5PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 20s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 19 Oct, 11AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 13s period, NW swell with 1,457 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 14 Oct, 8PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 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 Wednesday (Oct 14) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 14s. Another secondary swell of 0.8m and 4s 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 2.1m 13s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Oct 19) at 11AM. 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+) 8PM (Wed 14th Oct)4ft (1.2m) 15s
Best Surf 5PM (Fri 16th Oct)3ft (0.9m) 20s
Most Powerful11AM (Mon 19th Oct)7ft (2.1m) 13s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Fri afternoon, min 18°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Sat morning, min 14°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
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Thursday
15
Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
SSW
16
1.2
SSW
15
1.1
SSW
15
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SSW
15
1.1
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15
1
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
20
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19
1.2
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18
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SSW
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16
1.2
SSW
16
1.8
WNW
12
2.3
NW
11
2.1
NW
13
2
WNW
12
1.3
SSW
16
1.1
SSW
15
1.4
NW
14
1.8
WNW
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
806
629
505
519
498
405
371
544
708
842
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731
696
920
1327
1457
1117
783
566
811
965
Wind (km/h)
10
W
15
NW
5
NE
0
WSW
10
NNW
10
NE
5
SSE
5
NNW
15
NE
5
NW
15
NW
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ENE
10
NW
15
NW
10
NW
15
WNW
25
WNW
10
NW
5
SSW
0
WSW
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Wind State
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High Tide
12:19PM1.97m
3:13AM1.42m
12:57PM1.88m
4:53AM1.41m
1:44PM1.80m
6:29AM1.45m
2:46PM1.72m
7:13AM1.51m
4:06PM1.66m
7:37AM1.57m
5:24PM1.64m
7:56AM1.64m
6:30PM1.65m
Low Tide
7:59PM0.43m
6:40AM1.31m
8:57PM0.50m
7:20AM1.38m
10:03PM0.55m
8:47AM1.43m
11:08PM0.57m
10:53AM1.42m
00:03AM0.56m
12:18PM1.33m
00:48AM0.56m
1:13PM1.20m
1:24AM0.57m
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Temp °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.

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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