
Surf Forecasts:
Wilson Creek surf forecast from 13 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 19 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 8s period, NW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 19 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 8s period, NW swell with 551 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 13 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 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 Monday (Jul 13) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 14s. 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 2.1m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 19) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Mon 13th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Sun 19th Jul) | 7ft (2.1m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Sun 19th Jul) | 7ft (2.1m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Wilson Creek over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun afternoon, min 11°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Fri afternoon, min 11°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sun 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 7 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | WNW 18 | WNW 17 | WNW 16 | WNW 16 | WNW 16 | NW 10 | WNW 16 | WNW 15 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
159 | 286 | 192 | 163 | 131 | 97 | 187 | 215 | 242 | 435 | 359 | 338 | 322 | 318 | 399 | 359 | 457 | 337 | 296 | 250 | 231 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | glassy |
High Tide | 10:10PM3.03m | 12:23PM2.23m | 11:07PM3.08m | 1:09PM2.32m | 00:02AM3.06m | 1:53PM2.41m | 00:55AM2.96m | 2:35PM2.48m | 1:49AM2.78m | 3:16PM2.54m | 2:44AM2.55m | 3:56PM2.57m | 3:42AM2.29m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:03PM1.50m | 5:35AM-0.08m | 5:05PM1.44m | 6:24AM-0.15m | 6:03PM1.36m | 7:11AM-0.12m | 7:01PM1.28m | 7:55AM-0.01m | 7:59PM1.19m | 8:38AM0.18m | 8:57PM1.12m | 9:19AM0.42m | 9:58PM1.06m | 9:58AM0.69m | |||||||
— | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:58 | |
8:50 | — | — | 8:50 | — | — | 8:49 | — | — | 8:49 | — | — | 8:47 | — | — | 8:46 | — | — | 8:46 | — | 8:45 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 15 | 19 | 19 | 15 | 19 | 19 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 14 | 19 | 20 | 16 | 19 | 20 | 17 | 23 |
Feels °C | 17 | 14 | 18 | 17 | 14 | 18 | 17 | 13 | 16 | 15 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 10 | WNW 16 | NW 9 | NW 7 |
124 | 286 | 192 | 163 | 131 | 97 | 187 | 215 | 242 | 435 | 359 | 338 | 322 | 173 | 149 | 149 | 129 | 281 | 253 | 220 | 115 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | W 14 | W 14 | WNW 9 | SW 18 | SW 17 | W 20 | W 19 | W 19 | WNW 18 | WNW 17 | WNW 16 | WNW 16 | WNW 16 | SW 18 | WNW 16 | WNW 15 |
118 | 121 | 96 | 64 | 63 | 65 | 99 | 66 | 152 | 77 | 194 | 186 | 256 | 318 | 399 | 359 | 457 | 337 | 246 | 250 | 231 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 15 | W 16 | W 14 | W 15 | W 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | W 13 | WNW 20 | WNW 20 | SW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | SW 16 | SW 19 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | SW 17 | SW 13 | SW 19 | SW 16 |
18 | 48 | 33 | 72 | 65 | 61 | 42 | 54 | 80 | 136 | 127 | 99 | 99 | 119 | 181 | 82 | 81 | 241 | 44 | 173 | 124 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 10 | — | — |
159 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 296 | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 177 | 0 | 22 | 883 | 0 | 22 | 177 | 0 | 22 | 547 | 0 | 444 | 547 | 0 | 378 | 177 | 0 | 22 | 176 | 0 | 0 |
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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.











