Wilson Creek Surf Break

Lat Long: 41.61° N 124.10° W

Wilson Creek Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 am 18 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Wilson Creek sea temperature is
12.2° C
0.8° 

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 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 18 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 8s period, NW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 25 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 21s period, SW swell with 763 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 18 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 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 18) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m 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 0.9m 21s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 25) at 2PM. 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+) 8PM (Sat 18th Jul)6ft (1.9m) 8s
Best Surf 8PM (Sat 18th Jul)6ft (1.9m) 8s
Most Powerful 2PM (Sat 25th Jul)3ft (0.9m) 21s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Mon morning, min 14°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Wed morning, min 13°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
Friday
24
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(10 max)
2
2
3
2
2
3
2
1
2
1
2
2
1
1
2
1
0
3
2
2
3
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
WNW
16
1.7
NW
7
1.8
NW
8
1.6
NW
8
1.8
NW
8
1.7
NW
8
1.5
NW
8
1.3
NW
8
0.7
SW
16
0.7
SW
16
0.7
SW
15
0.6
SW
14
0.6
SW
14
1.1
NW
10
1.1
NW
10
1.1
NW
9
1
NW
8
0.5
SW
26
1.5
NW
9
0.7
SW
24
0.6
SW
24
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
337
303
383
349
457
380
291
239
248
242
209
167
169
213
240
225
108
329
320
541
347
Wind (km/h)
10
W
10
WNW
0
ESE
5
WSW
5
WNW
5
S
5
WSW
5
SW
0
ENE
10
W
5
W
5
NNE
10
W
5
NW
0
E
10
WNW
15
NW
5
N
10
WNW
10
NW
5
SE
Wind State
on
cross-on
glassy
on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
on
glassy
glassy
on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
High Tide
3:56PM2.57m
3:42AM2.29m
4:37PM2.57m
4:46AM2.05m
5:17PM2.56m
6:01AM1.87m
6:00PM2.52m
7:29AM1.78m
6:45PM2.49m
8:59AM1.79m
7:34PM2.47m
10:12AM1.86m
8:25PM2.48m
Low Tide
9:19AM0.42m
9:58PM1.06m
9:58AM0.69m
11:01PM1.00m
10:38AM0.96m
00:07AM0.93m
11:19AM1.20m
1:14AM0.86m
12:07PM1.40m
2:17AM0.77m
1:05PM1.55m
3:13AM0.68m
2:10PM1.62m
4:03AM0.58m
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5:56
5:58
5:58
6:00
6:01
6:01
6:01
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8:46
8:45
8:45
8:45
8:44
8:43
8:42
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Temp °C
19
19
16
20
20
17
21
21
17
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18
21
21
17
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18
14
Feels °C
19
18
17
20
20
18
21
21
18
20
20
18
21
21
17
19
19
14
17
17
14
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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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