Wilson Creek Surf Break

Lat Long: 41.61° N 124.10° W

Issued: 10 pm 05 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Wilson Creek sea temperature is
12.2° C

Slightly cooler than normal

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 6 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 9 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period, NW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 9 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period, NW swell with 1,225 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 6 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 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 06) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 12s. 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 3.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 09) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Mon 6th Jul)5ft (1.6m) 8s
Best Surf 8PM (Thu 9th Jul)10ft (3.0m) 9s
Most Powerful 8PM (Thu 9th Jul)10ft (3.0m) 9s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon afternoon, min 11°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu afternoon, min 12°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
6
Tuesday
7
Wednesday
8
Thursday
9
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sun
12
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
1
2
2
1
3
1
0
3
0
1
3
2
1
2
0
0
2
1
0
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.7
NW
8
0.9
WNW
12
1.3
NW
8
0.9
WNW
11
1.2
NW
11
0.6
SW
19
0.8
SW
18
0.7
SW
18
2.2
NW
7
1.9
NW
7
1.8
NW
8
3
NW
8
2.2
NW
8
1.8
NW
8
1.9
NW
8
0.6
SW
15
1.2
WNW
9
1.5
NW
6
1
WNW
10
1
WNW
10
0.9
WNW
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
382
221
191
167
328
236
375
307
503
396
375
1223
671
427
403
174
226
183
212
200
161
Wind (km/h)
5
SSE
10
W
10
NW
5
SSE
10
W
15
NW
5
ESE
10
NW
20
NW
0
E
15
NW
15
NW
0
SSW
10
NW
15
NW
0
E
10
NW
20
NW
0
ENE
10
WNW
15
NW
Wind State
glassy
on
cross-on
glassy
on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
3:58AM2.08m
5:11PM2.42m
5:06AM1.93m
5:48PM2.51m
6:30AM1.82m
6:31PM2.61m
8:03AM1.81m
7:20PM2.71m
9:27AM1.88m
8:15PM2.82m
10:36AM2.00m
9:13PM2.94m
11:33AM2.12m
Low Tide
10:34PM1.33m
10:21AM0.82m
11:36PM1.18m
10:59AM1.01m
00:42AM0.98m
11:45AM1.19m
1:47AM0.75m
12:41PM1.35m
2:50AM0.50m
1:48PM1.47m
3:48AM0.26m
2:57PM1.52m
4:43AM0.06m
4:03PM1.50m
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
clear
clear
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5:48
5:48
5:48
5:50
5:50
5:52
5:52
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:52
8:52
8:52
8:52
8:52
8:51
8:51
8:50
 mm
Temp °C
15
17
18
14
17
17
13
18
18
15
17
19
15
18
18
15
17
17
14
17
17
Feels °C
16
16
17
13
16
16
12
16
16
13
15
16
14
17
16
14
16
14
12
16
15
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.7
NW
8
1.3
NW
8
1.3
NW
8
1.2
NW
7
1.2
NW
11
0.8
WNW
10
1.1
NW
6
1.2
NW
10
0.6
SW
18
1.9
NW
7
0.8
SW
16
0.8
SW
16
2.2
NW
8
1.8
NW
8
0.7
SW
15
1.2
NW
6
1.2
WNW
9
0.8
WNW
9
1.2
NW
7
1
WNW
10
0.9
WNW
10
Energy kJ
382
221
191
147
328
116
103
275
249
396
310
310
671
427
221
116
226
96
124
200
161
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
W
12
0.9
WNW
12
0.8
WNW
11
0.9
WNW
11
0.6
SW
20
0.6
SW
16
0.8
SW
18
0.7
SW
18
0.5
SW
14
0.8
SW
16
0.7
SW
16
0.7
SW
16
0.7
SW
16
0.6
SW
15
0.7
SW
15
0.6
SW
15
0.6
SW
14
0.6
SW
14
1
WNW
10
0.6
SW
14
0.6
SW
14
Energy kJ
77
199
138
167
306
157
375
307
103
366
254
254
242
183
221
174
132
132
212
127
118
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SW
18
0.4
SW
18
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SW
19
0.8
WNW
10
0.5
SW
15
0.5
SW
15
0.4
SW
13
0.4
WNW
10
0.1
W
18
0.1
W
19
0.6
SW
14
0.2
W
18
0.2
W
15
Energy kJ
109
108
169
161
161
236
109
104
107
45
31
6
7
132
26
18
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
NW
6
2.2
NW
7
1.8
NW
8
3
NW
8
1.9
NW
8
1.5
NW
6
1
NW
6
1.3
NW
6
Energy kJ
103
503
375
1223
403
183
72
122
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
2
2
2
2
3
3
2
3
4
2
3
4
2
2
2
1
2
2
2
Distance (km)
0
84
548
0
548
548
0
429
548
0
444
548
0
378
547
0
429
548
0
22
547
Best forecast wave conditions in Del Norte County
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
2
4
2
2
4
4
2
4
4
3
4
4
2
4
3
2
3
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
8
7
5
5
9
8
9
8
7
5
6
5
8
5
5
5
5
5
9
8
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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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