Wilson Creek Surf Break

Lat Long: 41.61° N 124.10° W

Wilson Creek Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 pm 11 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Wilson Creek sea temperature is
12.8° 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 12 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 17 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 8s period, NW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 18 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 9s period, NW swell with 828 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 12 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 10s 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 Sunday (Jul 12) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 15s. 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 2.3m 9s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 18) 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 (Sun 12th Jul)4.5ft (1.4m) 10s
Best Surf 8PM (Fri 17th Jul)7.5ft (2.3m) 8s
Most Powerful 8PM (Sat 18th Jul)7.5ft (2.3m) 9s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Tue morning, min 13°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed morning, min 11°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
12
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Sat
18
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
1
0
2
1
0
2
1
0
2
1
1
2
1
0
3
1
2
3
2
3
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
NW
10
1.4
NW
10
1.4
NW
7
0.6
SW
14
1.3
NW
8
1.2
NW
8
1.2
NW
7
1.1
NW
7
1.5
NW
7
1.4
NW
7
0.5
SW
18
1.3
NW
6
0.5
W
20
0.5
W
19
0.6
W
19
0.7
WNW
18
0.8
WNW
17
2.2
NW
8
2.1
NW
8
1.9
NW
8
2.3
NW
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
471
376
171
129
211
177
131
114
200
203
176
128
196
186
256
318
399
545
542
498
745
Wind (km/h)
5
N
10
NW
15
NW
5
SE
10
WNW
15
NW
5
E
10
WNW
15
NW
5
SE
10
WNW
10
NW
0
ESE
10
WNW
15
NW
5
NNE
10
NW
15
NW
0
SE
10
WNW
10
WNW
Wind State
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
on
cross-on
glassy
on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
on
cross-on
High Tide
9:13PM2.94m
11:33AM2.12m
10:10PM3.03m
12:23PM2.23m
11:07PM3.08m
1:09PM2.32m
00:02AM3.06m
1:53PM2.41m
00:55AM2.96m
2:35PM2.48m
1:49AM2.78m
3:16PM2.54m
2:44AM2.55m
3:56PM2.57m
Low Tide
4:43AM0.06m
4:03PM1.50m
5:35AM-0.08m
5:05PM1.44m
6:24AM-0.15m
6:03PM1.36m
7:11AM-0.12m
7:01PM1.28m
7:55AM-0.01m
7:59PM1.19m
8:38AM0.18m
8:57PM1.12m
9:19AM0.42m
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:52
5:52
5:54
5:54
5:54
5:56
5:56
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:51
8:50
8:50
8:49
8:49
8:47
8:46
8:46
 mm
Temp °C
15
19
19
15
19
19
15
20
20
15
19
19
14
16
17
14
17
18
15
20
20
Feels °C
13
17
17
14
17
17
14
19
18
14
18
18
14
15
15
12
15
16
15
20
19
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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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