Wilson Creek surfForecast / CAL – Del Norte County / USA

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 pm Saturday 13 Sep 2025 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
15.0° C
(Which is 1.2°C warmer than normal for this time of year)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Wilson Creek this week:

The surf forecast for Wilson Creek over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 13) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Wilson Creek in the next 12 days are 3.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 18) 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+) 8PM (Sat 13th Sep)4.5ft (1.4m) 12s
Best Surf 5AM (Thu 18th Sep)8ft (2.4m) 9s
Most Powerful 5PM (Thu 18th Sep)10ft (3.0m) 9s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Wilson Creek over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 22°C on Mon morning, min 15°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Tue afternoon, min 14°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Sat
13
Sunday
14
Monday
15
Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
3
0
2
1
1
2
0
2
2
1
0
3
1
1
3
3
1
2
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.4
WNW
1.3
WNW
1.5
WNW
1.7
WNW
1.1
WNW
0.9
WNW
1.3
NW
0.9
WNW
0.6
WNW
1.2
WNW
1.2
WNW
1.3
WNW
2.1
NW
2.4
NW
2.3
NW
3
NW
2.4
NW
1.9
NW
1.6
NW
1.4
NW
1.2
NW
Period(s) (?)1211111110107912111010799999999
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)56639451269822713716913811735327429044489087216101015626388300242
Wind
(km/h)
5
WSW
5
S
5
NW
20
NNW
5
ENE
10
NW
10
NW
5
SE
10
WSW
5
SW
5
NNE
10
NW
15
NW
0
NE
15
NW
20
NNW
10
N
5
SW
5
SW
5
SSE
5
W
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
glasscrossglasscross-
on
glasscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
on
glasscross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
glasscross-
on
cross-
on
crossglasscross-
on
cross-
off
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
4:11PM
2.69
6:34AM
1.94
5:16PM
2.59
8:06AM
1.97
6:33PM
2.52
9:16AM
2.07
7:52PM
2.50
10:06AM
2.17
9:01PM
2.52
10:44AM
2.28
10:00PM
2.55
11:16AM
2.38
10:50PM
2.55
11:45AM
2.46
Low Tide
/ height (m)
11:40PM
0.47
10:59AM
1.56
12:57AM
0.49
12:27PM
1.63
2:10AM
0.48
1:59PM
1.59
3:13AM
0.45
3:12PM
1.46
4:03AM
0.44
4:09PM
1.29
4:46AM
0.46
4:56PM
1.11
5:22AM
0.53
Sat
13
Sunday
14
Monday
15
Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Sunrise--6:54--6:56--6:56--6:58--6:58--7:00--7:01
Sunset7:29--7:28--7:25--7:23--7:22--7:21--7:19--
clear
light rain
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C191718201622211822231720211619201719201517
Feels °C (?)191818191521201721231718181617171619201517
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Eyeball surf reportRecent Eyeball Surf Reports for CAL - Del Norte County

  1. weather stationWind Update Cross-shore wind at Wilson Creek have swung cross-off (light winds from the SE at BUOY-CECC1 17 km from Wilson Creek). 1.3m 12s groundswell from the WNW with a 0.4m 14s groundswell from the SW. 2 swells combining to make bigger set waves.

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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 12 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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