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Lat Long: 41.61° N 124.10° W

Wilson Creek Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 pm 12 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Wilson Creek sea temperature is
11.9°C
1.0° 

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 13 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 13 Oct, 2AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 16s period, WNW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 18 Oct, 5PM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 13s period, WNW swell with 2,035 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 13 Oct, 2AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 16s period with WNW 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 Tuesday (Oct 13) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Wilson Creek in the next 16 days are 2.4m 13s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Oct 18) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Monday (Oct 19) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Tue 13th Oct)4.5ft (1.4m) 16s
Best Surf 2AM (Tue 13th Oct)4.5ft (1.4m) 16s
Most Powerful 5PM (Sun 18th Oct)8ft (2.4m) 13s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Thu morning, min 10°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Fri morning, min 11°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
WNW
16
1.3
WNW
14
1.3
WNW
14
1.2
WNW
13
1.2
WNW
13
1
WNW
13
1.2
WNW
13
1.4
WNW
12
1.3
WNW
12
1.2
WNW
12
1.1
WNW
11
1.2
WNW
11
1
W
10
1
WNW
12
1.2
WNW
11
1.6
WNW
12
2.1
WNW
12
2.4
WNW
13
2
WNW
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
871
633
642
482
482
378
440
589
477
385
275
319
194
303
356
743
1170
2035
1256
Wind (km/h)
5
ESE
5
WNW
10
NW
5
ESE
5
NW
5
NNW
5
E
5
WNW
10
NNW
5
E
10
NW
10
NW
5
ESE
10
NW
15
NW
10
SSE
10
SSW
5
WSW
5
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Wind State
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cross-on
cross-on
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cross-on
glassy
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High Tide
2:11AM2.25m
1:19PM2.66m
2:58AM2.15m
1:52PM2.57m
3:51AM2.05m
2:29PM2.47m
4:53AM1.97m
3:11PM2.35m
6:08AM1.93m
4:03PM2.24m
7:23AM1.96m
5:10PM2.14m
Low Tide
7:23AM1.31m
8:20PM0.39m
7:58AM1.43m
9:03PM0.49m
8:35AM1.54m
9:52PM0.60m
9:18AM1.64m
10:47PM0.70m
10:18AM1.71m
11:50PM0.78m
11:44AM1.74m
00:52AM0.81m
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Feels °C
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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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