
Surf Forecasts:
Willow Creek surf forecast from 11 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 12 Oct, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 16s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 18 Oct, 5PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 13s period, WNW swell with 1,380 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 12 Oct, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 16s 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 (Oct 12) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 1.6m and 11s. 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 2.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Oct 18) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 5s period and expected on Friday (Oct 16) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Mon 12th Oct) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Mon 12th Oct) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Sun 18th Oct) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Willow Creek over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue morning, min 14°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Fri afternoon, min 18°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 11 | Monday 12 | Tuesday 13 | Wednesday 14 | Thursday 15 | Friday 16 | Saturday 17 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | SSW 20 | WNW 18 | SSW 15 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 20 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
1062 | 831 | 620 | 544 | 644 | 553 | 1152 | 761 | 838 | 806 | 670 | 505 | 512 | 498 | 405 | 371 | 544 | 708 | 842 | 842 | 731 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | on | cross | off | cross-on | cross | off | glassy | cross-off | off | glassy | cross-off | off | glassy | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 10:48AM2.10m | 00:06AM1.64m | 11:16AM2.08m | 00:59AM1.55m | 11:47AM2.04m | 1:59AM1.47m | 12:19PM1.97m | 3:13AM1.42m | 12:57PM1.88m | 4:53AM1.41m | 1:44PM1.80m | 6:29AM1.45m | 2:46PM1.72m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:41PM0.33m | 5:10AM1.00m | 6:24PM0.32m | 5:39AM1.12m | 7:09PM0.36m | 6:09AM1.22m | 7:59PM0.43m | 6:40AM1.31m | 8:57PM0.50m | 7:20AM1.38m | 10:03PM0.55m | 8:47AM1.43m | 11:08PM0.57m | ||||||||
7:07 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | |
— | 6:35 | — | — | 6:34 | — | — | 6:32 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:29 | — | — | 6:27 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 29 | 31 | 28 | 31 | 31 | 28 |
Feels °C | 13 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 26 | 27 | 23 | 28 | 27 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | SSW 15 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 |
380 | 831 | 540 | 489 | 327 | 485 | 1152 | 761 | 838 | 806 | 670 | 505 | 512 | 498 | 405 | 371 | 384 | 708 | 842 | 842 | 731 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | WNW 10 | WNW 16 | WNW 15 | WNW 14 | WNW 14 | WNW 14 | WNW 13 | WNW 13 | NW 13 | NW 12 | NW 12 | SSW 20 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | WNW 15 |
116 | 590 | 620 | 539 | 411 | 196 | 519 | 372 | 362 | 342 | 318 | 229 | 225 | 175 | 220 | 147 | 544 | 207 | 187 | 137 | 201 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 17 | WNW 21 | WNW 19 | SSW 20 | WNW 18 | SSW 18 | WNW 9 | SSW 13 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | — | WNW 7 | NW 6 | SSW 23 | SSW 21 | SSW 21 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | NW 18 | SSW 13 |
92 | 584 | 332 | 544 | 644 | 553 | 99 | 57 | 50 | 18 | — | 31 | 9 | 52 | 153 | 248 | 174 | 111 | 82 | 12 | 96 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 8 | — | — | WNW 4 | — | — | WNW 3 | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 10 | — |
1062 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 125 | — | — | 11 | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | 141 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 116 | 126 | 71 | 71 | 91 | 0 | 19 | 126 | 0 | 3 | 126 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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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.










