Surf Forecasts:
Willow Creek surf forecast from 4 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 10 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 8s period, NW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 9 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 8s period, NW swell with 780 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 4 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 9s 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 (Aug 04) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 12s. 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 2.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 09) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Tue 4th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Mon 10th Aug) | 8ft (2.4m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Sun 9th Aug) | 8ft (2.5m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Willow Creek over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here with a look at what’s coming our way for the next couple of weeks. We’re focusing on Willow Creek, and it’s a bit of a mixed bag but there are some absolute gems to get excited about.
The week kicks off with some hope. Tuesday, August 4th morning looks alright with a clean 3ft swell from the WNW and glassy conditions. The wave energy is moderate (291), but it sets a nice, gentle tone for beginners. The water temp is about average for this time of year.
Wednesday rolls in and things drop off fast. Swell goes tiny and the wind turns cross or cross-on, so we’re looking at a few days of poor to marginal conditions through to Sunday. Not much to write home about; the period is long in the 14 to 20 second range, but the swell heights are just too small to make anything of it.
Now, here’s where it gets interesting. Monday, August 10th morning, the swell starts to pick up. We’ve got a 5ft swell from the WNW with glassy conditions. That’s a solid, clean option with moderate energy (559). Definitely the best session of the early part of the run.
But the real standout is Wednesday, August 12th. The morning session is the pick of the whole outlook. We’re looking at a 6ft NW swell with glassy, off-the-chart conditions. The energy is strong (1052), and while 6ft is pushing it for less experienced surfers, for anyone with a bit of time in the water, this is excellent. This is the one to circle on the calendar. The afternoon stays good but the wind goes cross-shore, so hit it early.
After that, the swell backs off a bit, but we get a few more clean mornings. Saturday, August 16th morning brings another very good session with a 3ft SSW swell and glassy conditions, perfect for a relaxed weekend paddle. The energy is still solid (694).
The second week looks less consistent, with mostly small, marginal conditions and cross-shore breezes. There are a few glassy windows, but nothing that matches the quality of that Wednesday the 12th. That’s your true standout – mark it down.
Be aware that Willow Creek can get crowded sometimes, and since it’s a reef break, it handles those longer-period swells well. If you’re a beginner, stick to the smaller, cleaner days like the 4th or 16th.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Thu morning, min 16°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Fri afternoon, min 20°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | ||||||||||||||
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 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 20 | SW 13 | SSW 18 | SSW 19 | SSW 19 | SSW 17 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | NW 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 251 | 172 | 124 | 99 | 71 | 72 | 82 | 75 | 84 | 124 | 210 | 289 | 267 | 348 | 211 | 366 | 250 | 305 | 681 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | glassy | glassy | cross | glassy | glassy | cross | glassy | cross | cross | glassy |
High Tide | 2:23AM1.45m | 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 | |||||||
Low Tide | 8:50PM0.89m | 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 | ||||||
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 | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — |
 | 8:07 | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:06 | — | — | 8:05 | — | — | 8:04 | — | — | 8:02 | — | — | 8:01 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 20 | 19 |
Feels °C | 17 | 19 | 19 | 16 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 19 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | WNW 9 | SW 13 | WNW 5 | SSW 19 | SSW 19 | SSW 17 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | WNW 6 | NW 10 | SSW 15 | WNW 10 |
| kJ | 251 | 172 | 124 | 78 | 58 | 48 | 31 | 53 | 84 | 24 | 210 | 289 | 267 | 348 | 211 | 82 | 145 | 305 | 299 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 20 | SSW 18 | WNW 4 | SW 13 | WNW 5 | WNW 6 | NW 8 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | NW 8 | NW 6 |
| kJ | 38 | 82 | 57 | 99 | 71 | 72 | 82 | 61 | 75 | 124 | 12 | 82 | 20 | 29 | 31 | 366 | 250 | 49 | 53 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 12 | SW 12 | S 11 | S 13 | SW 11 | NW 10 | SSW 20 | S 12 | SW 13 | SW 13 | S 11 | SSW 13 | SW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 11 | NW 10 | SSW 14 |
| kJ | 40 | 37 | 36 | 9 | 31 | 19 | 14 | 75 | 25 | 61 | 84 | 9 | 114 | 36 | 56 | 57 | 19 | 52 | 218 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 9 | — | — | WNW 4 | — | NW 6 | WNW 5 | NW 7 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | NW 8 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 65 | — | — | 6 | — | 80 | 46 | 279 | 55 | 118 | 681 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 91 | 0 | 206 | 91 | 43 | 186 | 222 | 0 | 0 | 86 | 0 | 0 | 222 | 0 | 3 | 127 | 0 |
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