Willow Creek Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Right, let's look at what we've got on the cards for Willow Creek. To be straight with you, this is a tough 16-day stretch. The models are flattish and messy for the most part, and every session comes with a "marginal" or worse tag. The first week is pretty much a write-off with choppy cross-shore winds and barely a wave worth paddling for. There's a gap until we get to something that might put a grin on your face.

We start off with a bit of a hangover period. Heading into the second week, things clean up slightly, but it's still not firing. Then, a quiet standout appears. Looking at Sunday, the 19th of July, that morning is where you want to be. The forecast shows a modest 2ft swell from the southwest with a long 17-second period pumping in some real groundswell energy. The combined energy is moderate (623). But the real kicker is the wind: glassy, dead calm. For a reef break like Willow Creek, that long-period stuff can be a bit straight at a beach, but on this reef it should offer some clean, lined-up waves. The water temp is sitting at 58°, which is about average for the time of year so no wetsuit worries there. Head out that Sunday morning for the pick of the fortnight.

After that, we roll into the final Monday and Tuesday with similar knee-to-waist high leftovers and light cross-shore breezes. Not much to write home about, but there's a hint of improvement on Wednesday the 22nd as the wind goes glassy again, though the swell is still tiny. Don't expect a world-beater, just a clean little session if you're desperate.

So, in short, there are really no big swells to get excited about. The main highlight is that Sunday morning glass-off on the 19th. If you're a beginner, this is your window because the swell stays well under 5ft throughout. For everyone else, keep your expectations low and your eyes on that Sunday.

Rusty

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