Wilson Creek Surf Break

Lat Long: 41.61° N 124.10° W

Wilson Creek Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 am 20 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Wilson Creek sea temperature is
15.2°C
1.6° 

Wilson Creek surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Wilson Creek surf forecast from 20 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 22 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 13s period, WNW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 25 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 11s period, W swell with 2,573 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 20 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 19s period with SW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Wilson Creek this week:

The surf forecast for Wilson Creek over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 20) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 19s period with a secondary swell of 1.3m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Wilson Creek in the next 16 days are 3.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 25) at 5AM. 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+) 8PM (Sun 20th Sep)2.5ft (0.7m) 19s
Best Surf 2AM (Tue 22nd Sep)4.5ft (1.3m) 13s
Most Powerful 5AM (Fri 25th Sep)11ft (3.5m) 11s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue afternoon, min 12°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Fri afternoon, min 13°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed night, fresh winds from the NNW by Fri afternoon).

Sunday
20
Monday
21
Tuesday
22
Wednesday
23
Thursday
24
Friday
25
Saturday
26
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1
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2
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2
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SW
18
0.6
SW
19
0.7
SW
18
0.8
SW
17
0.8
SW
17
1.3
WNW
13
1.5
WNW
12
3
NW
12
1.2
WNW
11
1.3
WNW
11
1.3
WNW
11
1.5
WNW
11
1.5
WNW
11
1.3
WNW
10
1.1
W
9
2.5
WNW
10
3
NW
8
1.8
NW
8
1.8
NW
8
2.3
NW
8
2.1
NW
9
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
258
278
316
362
350
624
677
2244
331
387
401
536
499
314
192
1376
1082
395
459
725
639
Wind (km/h)
10
WNW
10
NW
0
ESE
5
W
10
NW
5
ENE
10
NW
20
NNW
5
ENE
5
NNW
15
NW
5
SE
10
SW
10
SSW
15
SSE
15
NNW
30
NNW
5
ENE
10
WNW
10
NW
0
SSW
Wind State
on
cross-on
glassy
on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
off
on
cross-on
glassy
High Tide
9:17AM1.93m
7:16PM2.24m
9:56AM2.02m
8:22PM2.28m
10:24AM2.12m
9:18PM2.35m
10:48AM2.23m
10:07PM2.41m
11:11AM2.35m
10:53PM2.45m
11:34AM2.47m
11:38PM2.47m
12:00PM2.59m
00:24AM2.45m
Low Tide
1:33PM1.70m
2:50AM0.73m
2:44PM1.61m
3:34AM0.67m
3:36PM1.46m
4:11AM0.63m
4:19PM1.28m
4:44AM0.62m
4:58PM1.08m
5:16AM0.65m
5:37PM0.87m
5:47AM0.73m
6:16PM0.66m
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Temp °C
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18
13
17
17
14
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Feels °C
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17
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16
13
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Information about the Wilson Creek Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Wilson Creek provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Wilson Creek can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Wilson 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 (Wilson 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 Wilson 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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