Willow Creek Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s get into it. The long-range looks are a bit of a mixed bag for Willow Creek. We’ve got a slow start, but there’s a proper window of clean, ridable swell coming up that’s worth getting excited about. Don’t expect any hero waves to start, though.

The opening days are pretty lackluster. Tuesday the 4th and Wednesday the 5th are looking like a write-off. Tiny, weak swell and rippled surface – not worth getting wet for, unless you just want to paddle around. There’s a small bump of energy Thursday afternoon, but it’s messy and still pretty weak. The first real sign of life shows up on Friday morning the 7th. The wind goes glassy, and the swell starts to fill in a little. It’s small, around 2 feet, but that clean, glassy surface will make it tempting for a quick session on the longboard.

The standout window really kicks off on Saturday the 8th. We’ve got 3 feet of SSW groundswell, and the morning is dead calm. It’s clean, it’s glassy, and it’s going to be a fun, small-wave day. But Sunday the 9th is where it starts to get interesting. The morning is still glassy, swell is holding at 3 feet, and the energy is building. The afternoon jumps up to 4 feet with a shorter period, bringing a bit more push, but the cross-shore wind will put a few ripples on it.

Monday the 10th and Tuesday the 11th hold that 4-4 feet of WNW swell, but the wind is more cross-onshore, so it won’t be as clean. It’ll be a bit lumpy and less inviting. The middle of the week slackens off again, dropping to around 2 feet and getting a bit messy.

Now, for the real standout. Mark your calendar for the afternoon of Friday the 14th. The wind swings offshore, the sky clears, and we see the best conditions of the whole forecast. The swell is 3 feet and coming from the SSW. It’s glassy, it’s clean, and Willow Creek (Big Island) is going to be firing. This is the one to plan for. Saturday the 15th and Sunday the 16th mornings are also looking excellent. The swell bumps up to 4 feet, the wind is glassy, and the energy is still strong. This is a solid run of quality, clean, ridable waves. It’s not huge, but it’s perfect for a beginner-friendly reef break.

The second week starts to wind down. Monday the 17th and Tuesday the 18th still have some waist-high SSW swell, but the winds turn more cross-shore and it gets a bit less clean. It’s still surfable, but you’ll be working for the good ones. The period to really focus on is the Friday-to-Sunday stretch. That’s your best bet.

Water temp is a bit of a shocker, coming in at 57°, which is a good 4° colder than normal for this time of year. You’ll want the hood and gloves, for sure.

Rusty

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