Wilson Creek Surf Break

Lat Long: 41.61° N 124.10° W

Issued: 10 am 18 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Wilson Creek sea temperature is
11.3° C

1.2°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 18 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 24 Jun, 8PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 9s period, NW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 24 Jun, 8PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 9s period, NW swell with 1,074 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 18 Jun, 8PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 9s 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 Thursday (Jun 18) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 16s. 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 2.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jun 24) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Thu 18th Jun)5ft (1.6m) 9s
Best Surf 8PM (Wed 24th Jun)8ft (2.5m) 9s
Most Powerful 8PM (Wed 24th Jun)8ft (2.5m) 9s

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


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Short Range Forecast

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

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Mon morning, min 13°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
3
2
2
3
1
1
3
0
1
3
1
1
2
1
1
2
2
3
3
Swell
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
SW
17
1.6
NW
9
1.6
NW
9
1.5
NW
9
1.4
NW
9
1.4
NW
10
1.3
NW
10
1.5
NW
10
0.8
SW
16
1.4
NW
8
1.9
NW
8
1.7
NW
8
1.3
NW
8
1.3
NW
8
1.3
NW
7
0.5
SW
16
1.1
NW
8
1.3
NW
8
1.7
NW
8
2.4
NW
8
2.1
NW
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
530
430
402
367
339
384
293
391
302
233
435
361
188
200
165
134
141
193
380
822
555
Wind (km/h)
10
SW
10
WSW
10
SSE
5
SW
10
WNW
5
N
15
NW
15
NW
0
E
15
NW
10
NW
5
SSE
10
W
5
WSW
0
ESE
5
W
5
W
0
NNE
10
WNW
10
NW
0
N
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
on
on
glassy
on
on
glassy
on
cross-on
glassy
High Tide
3:56PM2.41m
2:56AM2.65m
4:45PM2.45m
3:58AM2.40m
5:32PM2.49m
5:07AM2.15m
6:17PM2.53m
6:25AM1.96m
7:00PM2.55m
7:50AM1.86m
7:42PM2.56m
9:10AM1.86m
8:22PM2.57m
Low Tide
9:07AM0.03m
9:13PM1.37m
9:55AM0.24m
10:22PM1.31m
10:42AM0.49m
11:35PM1.21m
11:28AM0.75m
00:48AM1.08m
12:15PM1.00m
1:55AM0.93m
1:04PM1.21m
2:52AM0.77m
1:55PM1.38m
3:42AM0.63m
clear
clear
clear
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
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5:41
5:41
5:41
5:41
5:41
5:41
5:43
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8:52
8:52
8:52
8:53
8:53
8:53
8:53
 mm
Temp °C
17
18
15
15
16
14
15
16
13
18
18
14
20
20
16
19
20
15
21
21
17
Feels °C
16
17
15
15
16
14
13
14
12
16
16
14
19
19
16
19
20
15
21
21
18
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.8
NW
9
1.6
NW
9
1.6
NW
9
1.5
NW
9
1.4
NW
9
1.4
NW
10
1.3
NW
10
0.8
SW
14
1.5
NW
8
1.4
NW
8
1.9
NW
8
1.7
NW
8
1.3
NW
8
1.3
NW
8
1.3
NW
7
1.1
NW
7
1.1
NW
8
1.3
NW
8
1.7
NW
8
2.4
NW
8
2.1
NW
8
Energy kJ
519
430
402
367
339
384
293
297
250
233
435
361
188
200
165
134
141
193
380
822
555
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
SW
17
0.8
SW
16
0.8
SW
16
0.8
SW
16
0.8
SW
15
0.8
SW
14
0.7
SW
14
0.2
SSW
21
0.8
NW
9
0.6
SW
13
0.7
SW
14
0.7
SW
14
0.6
SW
14
0.6
SW
14
0.4
SW
13
0.5
SW
16
0.4
SW
13
0.6
SW
15
0.6
SW
15
0.5
SW
18
0.6
SW
17
Energy kJ
530
366
357
344
313
251
200
45
125
109
187
203
167
128
61
127
61
136
134
152
227
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSW
20
0.2
SSW
20
0.3
SW
19
0.5
SW
18
0.4
SW
18
0.1
SW
21
0.8
SW
16
0.4
NNW
9
0.3
SW
19
0.4
SW
18
0.4
SW
18
0.4
SW
18
0.4
SW
16
0.4
SW
13
0.4
SW
16
0.4
SSW
19
0.5
SW
18
0.5
SW
14
Energy kJ
38
37
58
152
79
18
302
32
59
114
111
80
95
61
91
148
154
103
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
NW
10
Energy kJ
391
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
3
2
3
2
3
3
2
3
3
1
1
2
1
1
2
2
3
3
Distance (km)
24
24
0
7
22
0
444
590
0
444
177
0
22
22
0
22
17
0
22
177
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Del Norte County
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
3
2
3
3
3
1
2
2
1
2
2
2
3
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
3
3
3
3
3
2
3
3
3
3
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
6
4
4
5
9
8
9
7
7
6
7
5
5
5
6
7
6
6
6
9
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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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