Willow Creek Surf Break

Lat Long: 35.90° N 121.46° W

Willow Creek Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 am 04 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Willow Creek sea temperature is
13.9° C
2.2° 

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 4 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 9 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 16s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 9 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 10s period, NW swell with 524 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 5 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 14s period with SW 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 (Aug 05) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Willow Creek in the next 16 days are 1.7m 10s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 09) 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+) 5AM (Wed 5th Aug)1.5ft (0.5m) 14s
Best Surf 2AM (Sun 9th Aug)3ft (0.9m) 16s
Most Powerful 2PM (Sun 9th Aug)5.5ft (1.7m) 10s

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


The Lowdown

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.

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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Thu morning, min 16°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sat night, min 18°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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199
Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
2:59PM1.90m
3:49AM1.30m
3:44PM1.97m
5:45AM1.24m
4:39PM2.04m
7:38AM1.29m
5:42PM2.12m
8:48AM1.38m
6:47PM2.22m
9:34AM1.47m
7:48PM2.31m
10:13AM1.56m
8:45PM2.37m
Low Tide
8:09AM0.83m
10:04PM0.78m
8:42AM0.97m
11:24PM0.64m
9:27AM1.11m
00:38AM0.47m
10:38AM1.21m
1:41AM0.29m
12:06PM1.25m
2:36AM0.14m
1:25PM1.22m
3:25AM0.02m
2:31PM1.15m
4:09AM-0.03m
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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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