Wilson Creek Surf Break

Lat Long: 41.61° N 124.10° W

Wilson Creek Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 am 30 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Wilson Creek sea temperature is
15.2°C
1.1° 

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 30 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 30 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 8s period, NW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 3 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 10s period, WNW swell with 596 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 30 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 16s period with SW 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 Sunday (Aug 30) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 1.3m and 7s. 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 1.7m 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 03) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Sun 30th Aug)2.5ft (0.8m) 16s
Best Surf 8PM (Sun 30th Aug)6ft (1.9m) 8s
Most Powerful11PM (Thu 3rd Sep)5.5ft (1.7m) 10s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun afternoon, min 13°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 53mm), heaviest during Thu night. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed morning, min 14°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
30
Monday
31
Tuesday
1
Wednesday
2
Thursday
3
Friday
4
Saturday
5
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PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
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Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
1
1
2
1
1
2
0
0
1
2
2
3
1
2
3
3
1
2
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SW
16
0.8
SW
16
1.6
NW
8
0.6
SW
14
0.6
SW
14
0.6
SW
14
1
NW
10
1
NW
10
0.9
NW
9
0.5
SW
18
1.9
SSW
7
0.9
WNW
8
1.6
WNW
10
1.7
WNW
10
1.6
WNW
10
1.5
WNW
10
0.8
SW
18
0.8
SW
16
0.8
SW
16
0.7
SW
16
0.7
SW
15
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
306
336
269
169
167
127
192
181
120
152
302
123
472
559
541
471
401
326
310
245
229
Wind (km/h)
10
WNW
10
NW
10
SE
5
W
10
SW
10
SSE
10
SW
5
SW
10
SE
20
SSW
20
S
15
S
5
SSW
5
S
5
SSE
15
SSW
15
S
5
ESE
5
ESE
10
S
5
E
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross-on
cross
cross-off
off
cross
glassy
High Tide
1:47PM2.57m
2:02AM2.34m
2:16PM2.63m
2:53AM2.19m
2:50PM2.66m
3:53AM2.04m
3:29PM2.66m
5:06AM1.91m
4:18PM2.63m
6:37AM1.85m
5:20PM2.60m
8:12AM1.89m
6:35PM2.59m
Low Tide
8:01PM0.79m
7:59AM0.85m
8:47PM0.70m
8:31AM1.03m
9:39PM0.64m
9:07AM1.22m
10:39PM0.62m
9:51AM1.39m
11:49PM0.59m
10:50AM1.54m
1:06AM0.53m
12:15PM1.62m
2:18AM0.44m
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6:39
6:41
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6:45
6:46
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7:52
7:51
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7:45
7:45
7:43
 mm
1
17
4
5
25
1
2
2
Temp °C
18
19
14
18
18
13
17
18
15
18
18
15
16
16
15
17
17
15
14
18
15
Feels °C
16
17
14
17
17
13
16
17
15
14
13
13
16
17
16
15
15
13
13
17
15
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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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