Wilson Creek Surf Break

Lat Long: 41.61° N 124.10° W

Issued: 4 am 04 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Wilson Creek sea temperature is
10.9° C

2.1°C colder than average for this time of year

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 4 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 4 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 8s period, NW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 4 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 8s period, NW swell with 604 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 4 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 8s period with NW 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 Saturday (Jul 04) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.2m and 8s 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 Wilson Creek in the next 16 days are 2.2m 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 04) at 11PM. 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+) 8PM (Sat 4th Jul)7ft (2.2m) 8s
Best Surf 8PM (Sat 4th Jul)7ft (2.2m) 8s
Most Powerful11PM (Sat 4th Jul)7ft (2.2m) 8s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sat afternoon, min 12°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed afternoon, min 11°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
4
Sunday
5
Monday
6
Tuesday
7
Wednesday
8
Thursday
9
Friday
10
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
1
3
1
2
3
2
2
2
2
1
3
1
0
3
1
2
3
1
0
2
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
NW
7
1.9
NW
8
1.9
NW
8
1.6
NW
8
1.8
NW
8
1.9
NW
8
1.6
NW
8
1.5
NW
8
0.9
WNW
11
1.2
WNW
11
1.2
NW
10
0.8
SW
18
0.7
SW
18
1.7
NW
7
0.8
SW
16
1.6
NW
7
2
NW
8
1.8
NW
8
0.7
SW
15
1.6
NW
7
0.7
SW
15
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
217
403
447
324
446
493
306
264
167
306
292
375
307
253
366
254
435
359
224
234
212
Wind (km/h)
10
NW
10
NW
0
ESE
5
WSW
5
WNW
5
SSE
5
WSW
10
NW
5
SSE
10
WNW
15
NW
5
E
10
NW
20
NW
5
SE
10
NW
15
NW
5
SSE
10
NW
15
NW
0
ENE
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
on
glassy
on
cross-on
glassy
on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
High Tide
4:07PM2.28m
3:03AM2.25m
4:38PM2.35m
3:58AM2.08m
5:11PM2.42m
5:06AM1.93m
5:48PM2.51m
6:30AM1.82m
6:31PM2.61m
8:03AM1.81m
7:20PM2.71m
9:27AM1.88m
8:15PM2.82m
Low Tide
9:16AM0.51m
9:36PM1.43m
9:48AM0.66m
10:34PM1.33m
10:21AM0.82m
11:36PM1.18m
10:59AM1.01m
00:42AM0.98m
11:45AM1.19m
1:47AM0.75m
12:41PM1.35m
2:50AM0.50m
1:48PM1.47m
3:48AM0.26m
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
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5:47
5:48
5:48
5:48
5:48
5:50
5:50
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:52
8:52
8:52
8:52
8:52
8:52
8:51
 mm
Temp °C
19
20
16
18
19
15
17
18
14
16
17
13
17
18
15
18
18
14
17
18
15
Feels °C
18
19
17
17
19
16
16
17
14
15
16
12
15
15
14
17
17
13
16
16
14
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
NW
7
1.9
NW
8
1.9
NW
8
1.6
NW
8
1.8
NW
8
1.9
NW
8
1.6
NW
8
1.5
NW
8
1.2
NW
7
1.2
WNW
11
0.6
SW
16
1
NW
6
1.1
NW
9
0.6
SW
18
1.3
NW
7
1.6
NW
7
0.8
SW
16
1.8
NW
8
1.4
NW
7
1.6
NW
7
1.2
NW
6
Energy kJ
217
403
447
324
446
493
306
264
147
300
157
69
203
249
159
247
310
359
217
234
120
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SW
16
0.4
SW
14
0.5
W
12
0.4
SW
14
0.5
W
13
0.6
WNW
12
0.7
WNW
12
0.8
WNW
11
0.9
WNW
11
0.6
SW
20
0.6
SW
19
0.8
SW
18
0.7
SW
18
0.5
WNW
9
0.9
WNW
8
0.7
SW
16
0.8
SW
16
0.7
SW
16
0.7
SW
15
0.7
SW
15
0.7
SW
15
Energy kJ
153
69
76
73
89
115
145
135
167
306
236
375
307
50
100
254
310
242
224
221
212
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
WNW
13
0.4
WNW
13
0.4
SW
14
0.4
WNW
13
0.5
SW
18
0.4
SW
18
0.4
SW
18
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SW
16
0.1
S
8
0.8
WNW
10
0.5
SW
15
0.4
SW
14
0.8
SW
16
0.4
SW
13
0.5
WNW
10
Energy kJ
59
55
73
59
155
109
108
169
161
161
1
109
104
74
366
45
51
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
NW
10
1.7
NW
7
2
NW
8
Energy kJ
292
253
435
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
3
1
2
3
2
2
2
2
2
3
2
3
3
3
2
3
3
4
2
Distance (km)
198
176
0
16
22
0
24
548
0
22
548
0
16
547
0
444
547
0
429
177
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Del Norte County
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
2
3
2
3
2
3
2
3
3
2
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
3
3
2
3
2
2
4
4
2
4
4
3
4
3
3
4
4
4
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
5
9
7
5
5
8
7
5
5
9
7
9
5
7
5
5
4
8
4
5
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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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