Willow Creek Surf Break

Lat Long: 35.90° N 121.46° W

Willow Creek Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 pm 02 Nov 2026 (local time)

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Today's Willow Creek sea temperature is
19.5°C
4.3° 

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 2 Nov 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 12 Nov, 10PM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 19s period, W swell with cross-onshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 12 Nov, 10PM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 19s period, W swell with 16,586 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 3 Nov, 1AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 17s period with WNW 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 Tuesday (Nov 03) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 1.2m and 15s. 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 5.0m 19s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Nov 12) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Tue 3rd Nov)5ft (1.5m) 17s
Best Surf10PM (Thu 12th Nov)16ft (5.0m) 19s
Most Powerful10PM (Thu 12th Nov)16ft (5.0m) 19s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu morning, min 15°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sat morning, min 17°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
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1.4
WNW
18
1.5
WNW
17
1.5
WNW
16
1.6
WNW
16
1.4
WNW
15
2.3
WNW
14
2.2
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1.7
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13
1.7
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1240
1383
1199
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840
2027
1649
895
494
1037
802
3200
3185
2102
1856
1785
1604
1127
922
1044
Wind (km/h)
5
WNW
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SSW
10
SW
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SE
5
NNW
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15
NW
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NE
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10
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NE
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10
NW
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NW
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NE
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Wind State
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High Tide
4:13PM1.77m
6:10AM1.83m
5:33PM1.70m
6:43AM1.94m
6:44PM1.67m
7:14AM2.03m
7:46PM1.64m
7:42AM2.10m
8:42PM1.62m
8:10AM2.14m
9:34PM1.61m
8:38AM2.16m
10:23PM1.58m
Low Tide
11:14PM0.41m
12:01PM0.99m
00:02AM0.52m
12:59PM0.78m
00:44AM0.64m
1:47PM0.59m
1:21AM0.76m
2:30PM0.42m
1:56AM0.89m
3:10PM0.30m
2:29AM1.01m
3:48PM0.23m
3:01AM1.11m
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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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