Surf Forecasts:
Wilson Creek surf forecast from 28 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 3 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 12s period, WNW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 3 Sep, 5PM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 13s period, WNW swell with 1,850 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 28 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 6s 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 Friday (Aug 28) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 13s. 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 2.4m 13s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 03) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 3s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 02) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Fri 28th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Thu 3rd Sep) | 8ft (2.5m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Thu 3rd Sep) | 8ft (2.4m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Wilson Creek over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun morning, min 12°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Wed night. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon morning, min 12°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | NW 8 | NW 8 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 12 | WNW 13 | WNW 11 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
161 | 169 | 179 | 152 | 312 | 248 | 306 | 432 | 292 | 169 | 167 | 127 | 184 | 173 | 118 | 109 | 176 | 433 | 1247 | 1850 | 1488 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | on | cross-on | off | cross-on | on | cross-off | cross | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | off |
High Tide | 12:55PM2.41m | 00:33AM2.55m | 1:20PM2.50m | 1:16AM2.46m | 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 | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:38PM1.05m | 6:59AM0.55m | 7:18PM0.91m | 7:29AM0.69m | 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 | ||||||||
6:37 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | |
— | 7:55 | — | — | 7:54 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:51 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:47 | — | — | 7:45 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 10 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 18 | 14 | 17 | 18 | 14 | 19 | 19 | 14 | 18 | 18 | 13 | 17 | 18 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 13 |
Feels °C | 16 | 17 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 12 | 16 | 17 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 13 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 8 | NW 8 | NW 6 | NW 6 | SW 18 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 6 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 12 | WNW 13 | WNW 11 |
103 | 129 | 101 | 46 | 312 | 159 | 178 | 432 | 292 | 109 | 77 | 68 | 184 | 173 | 118 | 99 | 176 | 433 | 1247 | 1850 | 1488 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | WNW 11 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 18 | SW 19 | SW 18 |
161 | 169 | 179 | 152 | 100 | 248 | 306 | 302 | 171 | 169 | 167 | 75 | 87 | 85 | 61 | 109 | 69 | 93 | 203 | 290 | 311 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 | W 10 | W 9 | W 11 | W 11 | SW 21 | W 10 | W 9 | SW 14 | WSW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 |
69 | 87 | 87 | 102 | 18 | 7 | 10 | 10 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 127 | 35 | 50 | 49 | 60 | 54 | 38 | 37 | 35 | 21 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | NW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSE 2 | SSW 4 | SSW 5 | SW 6 | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | 284 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 9 | 69 | 59 | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 22 | 429 | 0 | 22 | 548 | 0 | 360 | 430 | 0 | 410 | 22 | 0 | 168 | 7 | 0 | 251 | 39 | 0 | 22 | 590 | 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.
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