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Wilson Creek surfForecast / CAL – Del Norte County / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 pm Tuesday 17 Mar 2026 PDT
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Wilson Creek surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Wilson Creek sea temperature is
11.7° C
 (Which is slightly warmer than usual)

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 Tuesday (Mar 17) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m 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 3.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Mar 21) at 5PM. 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+)11PM (Tue 17th Mar)6ft (1.8m) 13s
Best Surf11PM (Tue 17th Mar)6ft (1.8m) 13s
Most Powerful 5PM (Sat 21st Mar)11ft (3.5m) 8s

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

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Thu afternoon, min 13°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri afternoon, min 5°C on Sun morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNW on Sat afternoon, calm by Mon morning).

Tue
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Monday
23
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
2
4
2
2
2
3
2
3
2
1
1
0
0
2
0
0
4
4
3
3
0
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.6
W
1.7
W
1.5
W
1.4
W
1.2
W
1.1
W
1.1
W
1.1
NW
1.2
W
1.1
W
1
W
1.9
NW
3.5
NW
2.3
NW
1.1
NW
2.5
NW
2.2
NW
2
WNW
1.7
WNW
1.5
WNW
1
WNW
Period(s) (?)1212121110101011111111788981011111110
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)714874625467302240239298371319238392152169421790310661027726489216
Wind
(km/h)
10
NNW
5
E
5
NW
10
NW
5
ENE
5
NW
10
NNW
5
NE
10
NW
15
NNW
10
NNW
20
NNW
35
NNW
15
NNE
20
NNW
30
NNW
10
NE
5
WNW
5
SW
15
SSE
25
SSE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on		glasscross-
on		cross-
on		glassglasscross-
on		glasscross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
off		crosscrosscross-
off		glassglasscross-
off		cross-
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High Tide
/ height (m)
11:59PM
2.48
11:54AM
2.56
12:25AM
2.62
12:42PM
2.54
12:55AM
2.73
1:31PM
2.46
1:27AM
2.81
2:24PM
2.35
2:03AM
2.83
3:22PM
2.21
2:44AM
2.80
4:28PM
2.08
3:32AM
2.73
Low Tide
/ height (m)
5:37PM
0.53
5:54AM
0.89
6:10PM
0.60
6:36AM
0.67
6:43PM
0.72
7:19AM
0.49
7:18PM
0.87
8:05AM
0.37
7:54PM
1.05
8:56AM
0.32
8:34PM
1.23
9:52AM
0.34
9:20PM
1.40
10:56AM
0.40
Tue
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Monday
23
Sunrise--7:22--7:20--7:20--7:18--7:16--7:15--7:13
Sunset7:23--7:25--7:27--7:28--7:29--7:30--7:30--
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
mod rain
Rain (mm)
--------------------7
Temp. °C211419211620221719191313141013171214141111
Feels °C (?)18131618141719151617119747107121165
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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.

Wilson Creek is 73 km (45 miles) from McKinleyville. If you plan a vacation in Del Norte County, look for hotels and other accommodation in McKinleyville. McKinleyville has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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