Wilson Creek Surf Break

Lat Long: 41.61° N 124.10° W

Wilson Creek Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 am 02 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Wilson Creek sea temperature is
14.3°C
0.3° 

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 2 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 3 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 11s period, WNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 3 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 11s period, WNW swell with 1,068 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 2 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 8s period with W 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 Wednesday (Sep 02) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 16s. Another secondary swell of 1.3m and 7s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Wilson Creek in the next 16 days are 2.1m 11s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 03) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Wed 2nd Sep)5ft (1.5m) 8s
Best Surf11PM (Thu 3rd Sep)7ft (2.1m) 11s
Most Powerful 8PM (Thu 3rd Sep)7ft (2.1m) 11s

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


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 34mm), heaviest during Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu afternoon, min 12°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Wed afternoon, calm by Fri night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

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

Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SW
18
1.9
SW
8
1.5
WNW
9
1.7
WNW
10
2.1
WNW
11
2.1
WNW
11
1.8
WNW
10
1.6
WNW
10
0.8
SW
16
0.7
SW
16
0.6
SW
16
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NW
9
1
NW
9
0.6
SW
15
1.3
NW
7
0.6
SW
14
0.6
SW
14
0.5
SW
14
0.5
SW
13
0.5
SW
13
0.4
SW
18
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
152
416
307
598
1027
1030
627
461
326
254
203
191
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171
169
167
127
89
87
87
87
Wind (km/h)
25
S
20
SSE
10
S
10
S
10
SSW
10
SE
10
SSW
5
SSW
5
ENE
10
WNW
10
NW
5
SE
5
W
10
NW
5
ESE
10
NW
10
NW
5
SE
5
WNW
10
NW
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Wind State
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cross-off
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cross-on
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High Tide
3:29PM2.66m
5:06AM1.91m
4:18PM2.63m
6:37AM1.85m
5:20PM2.60m
8:12AM1.89m
6:35PM2.59m
9:22AM2.01m
7:53PM2.62m
10:12AM2.15m
9:03PM2.68m
10:52AM2.29m
10:05PM2.73m
Low Tide
9:07AM1.22m
10:39PM0.62m
9:51AM1.39m
11:49PM0.59m
10:50AM1.54m
1:06AM0.53m
12:15PM1.62m
2:18AM0.44m
1:49PM1.59m
3:20AM0.34m
3:07PM1.46m
4:12AM0.28m
4:09PM1.27m
4:57AM0.27m
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 mm
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Temp °C
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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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