Wilson Creek surfForecast / CAL – Del Norte County / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 am Wednesday 08 Apr 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
11.8° 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 Wednesday (Apr 08) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 7s is also forecast. 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 1.6m 10s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Apr 12) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 2s period and expected on Saturday (Apr 11) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Wed 8th Apr)1.5ft (0.4m) 12s
Best Surf 8AM (Fri 10th Apr)2ft (0.6m) 17s
Most Powerful 5PM (Sun 12th Apr)5ft (1.6m) 10s

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


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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Fri night. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed morning, min 10°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 46mm), heaviest during Sat morning. Very mild (max 11°C on Mon morning, min 6°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
08
Thursday
09
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
1
1
2
2
2
2
1
2
1
2
3
2
3
1
0
2
1
0
2
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.4
SW
0.4
WNW
0.7
NW
0.5
WNW
0.6
WNW
0.7
WNW
0.6
SW
0.6
SW
0.6
SW
0.6
SW
0.6
SW
0.6
SW
1.4
W
1.6
W
1.6
WNW
1.4
WNW
1.3
WNW
1.4
NW
0.9
NW
0.7
WNW
0.8
NW
Period(s) (?)181210151514181615161515101099988128
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)111559413316719524621617820118813637952043333327326210713391
Wind
(km/h)
5
NW
5
WNW
5
E
5
SW
5
W
5
NNE
10
WSW
5
WSW
10
SW
10
ESE
15
SSW
10
ENE
10
SSE
10
SSW
5
ESE
5
WNW
15
NW
5
NNE
10
NW
15
NW
5
NE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
cross-
on
glasscross-
on
glassglasscross-
on
glasscross-
on
cross-
off
crossoffcross-
off
crossglassoncross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
glass
High Tide
/ height (m)
6:26PM
1.89
4:14AM
2.26
7:47PM
1.92
5:20AM
2.18
8:43PM
2.00
6:39AM
2.15
Low Tide
/ height (m)
11:03AM
0.73
10:18PM
1.72
12:08PM
0.78
11:42PM
1.77
1:12PM
0.79
1:19AM
1.72
2:07PM
0.77
Wednesday
08
Thursday
09
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Sunrise6:48--6:46--6:45--6:43--6:41--6:39--6:37--
Sunset-7:49--7:50--7:51--7:52--7:52--7:53--7:54-
part cloud
clear
rain showers
rain showers
light rain
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
rain showers
heavy rain
light rain
mod rain
light rain
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
Rain (mm)
--113--29315712-------
Temp. °C1717131514131414129978981111910128
Feels °C (?)151412141413131311873566986785
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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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