Wilson Creek Surf Break

Lat Long: 41.61° N 124.10° W

Wilson Creek Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 pm 16 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Wilson Creek sea temperature is
14.8°C
1.2° 

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 17 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 21 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 7s period, NW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 22 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 12s period, NW swell with 995 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 17 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 8s 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 Thursday (Sep 17) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 14s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Wilson Creek in the next 16 days are 1.9m 12s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 22) at 2PM. 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+) 5AM (Thu 17th Sep)5ft (1.5m) 8s
Best Surf11PM (Mon 21st Sep)6ft (1.9m) 7s
Most Powerful 2PM (Tue 22nd Sep)6ft (1.9m) 12s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu morning, min 13°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue afternoon, min 12°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
17
Friday
18
Saturday
19
Sunday
20
Monday
21
Tuesday
22
Night
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PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
2
2
0
0
2
1
1
2
1
2
3
2
1
3
2
1
4
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
NW
8
1.3
NW
8
1.3
NW
8
1.1
NW
8
0.5
SW
20
0.5
SW
19
0.5
SW
19
0.5
SW
18
0.6
SW
18
0.7
SW
18
0.6
SW
18
0.6
SW
19
0.6
SW
18
0.7
SW
17
2.1
NW
7
1.1
WNW
13
1.3
WNW
12
1.9
NW
8
1.9
NW
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
314
211
216
180
186
184
184
161
252
316
258
278
249
309
452
421
469
408
862
Wind (km/h)
10
SE
10
SW
5
SW
5
NE
10
NW
15
NW
5
SE
10
WNW
5
NW
5
SE
5
WNW
10
NW
0
ESE
5
WNW
15
NNW
0
ENE
10
NW
15
NW
5
SSE
Wind State
cross-off
cross-on
glassy
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
on
cross-on
glassy
on
cross-on
glassy
on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
High Tide
5:14AM1.89m
3:58PM2.38m
6:41AM1.83m
4:52PM2.29m
8:14AM1.86m
6:01PM2.24m
9:17AM1.93m
7:16PM2.24m
9:56AM2.02m
8:22PM2.28m
10:24AM2.12m
9:18PM2.35m
Low Tide
10:31PM0.71m
9:45AM1.54m
11:34PM0.78m
10:37AM1.65m
00:45AM0.82m
11:59AM1.72m
1:54AM0.79m
1:33PM1.70m
2:50AM0.73m
2:44PM1.61m
3:34AM0.67m
3:36PM1.46m
4:11AM0.63m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:58
6:58
7:00
7:01
7:01
7:03
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
7:22
7:21
7:19
7:16
7:15
7:14
 mm
Temp °C
15
18
18
15
18
18
13
18
18
13
17
18
13
17
18
15
18
19
14
Feels °C
14
17
17
15
17
16
12
17
17
13
16
17
13
16
17
14
16
17
13
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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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