Wilson Creek surfForecast / CAL – Del Norte County / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 pm Monday 13 Apr 2026 PDT
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Wilson Creek surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Wilson Creek sea temperature is
12.4° C
(Which is 1.4°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

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 Tuesday (Apr 14) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 14s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Wilson Creek in the next 16 days are 5.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Apr 20) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Tue 14th Apr)4.5ft (1.3m) 8s
Best Surf11PM (Wed 15th Apr)6ft (1.8m) 10s
Most Powerful 5AM (Mon 20th Apr)16ft (5.0m) 13s

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


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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Wed morning. Very mild (max 11°C on Mon afternoon, min 4°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 57mm), heaviest during Sun morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Sat afternoon, min 5°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Mon
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
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Rating
(10 max)
0
2
1
1
2
1
0
3
0
0
3
1
0
2
0
0
1
1
2
6
7
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.5
WNW
1.3
WNW
1
NW
0.9
NW
0.6
WNW
2
WNW
2.3
NW
1.8
NW
1.9
NW
3
NW
1.8
NW
1.3
NW
1.2
NW
1.1
NW
0.5
SW
0.5
SW
1.8
SW
1.6
SW
3.5
WSW
4.5
W
4.5
WNW
Period(s) (?)988812109911101099915157791313
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)3382411321211097178805397621569653314235176110104336247194767407270
Wind
(km/h)
15
NW
5
NNE
5
W
5
WSW
10
SE
10
SW
20
NW
10
NE
20
NNW
25
NW
10
NE
10
NW
15
NW
5
SE
10
SW
15
S
20
SE
10
SW
15
SW
20
SSE
25
SSE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
cross-
off
ononcross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
glasscross-
on
crosscross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
Low Tide
/ height (m)
Mon
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Sunrise--6:37--6:37--6:35--6:33--6:31--6:30--6:28
Sunset7:53--7:54--7:55--7:57--7:58--7:59--8:00--
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
light rain
mod rain
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
heavy rain
heavy rain
mod rain
rain showers
mod rain
Rain (mm)
----283---------2730956
Temp. °C11911111091071111911139131411111097
Feels °C (?)769884425448107101168752
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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.

Wilson Creek is 73 km (45 miles) from McKinleyville. If you plan a vacation in Del Norte County, look for hotels and other accommodation in McKinleyville. McKinleyville has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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