Wilson Creek Surf Break

Lat Long: 41.61° N 124.10° W

Issued: 4 pm 06 Jul 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Wilson Creek sea temperature is
12.2° C

Slightly cooler than normal

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 7 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 7 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 11s period, NW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 9 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 8s period, NW swell with 794 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 7 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 11s 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 Tuesday (Jul 07) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m 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 2.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 09) 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+) 2AM (Tue 7th Jul)4.5ft (1.4m) 11s
Best Surf 2AM (Tue 7th Jul)4.5ft (1.4m) 11s
Most Powerful 5PM (Thu 9th Jul)8ft (2.5m) 8s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon afternoon, min 11°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu afternoon, min 12°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Mon
6
Tuesday
7
Wednesday
8
Thursday
9
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
3
2
1
3
2
1
3
1
1
3
1
0
2
0
0
2
2
0
2
1
Swell
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
NW
8
1.4
NW
11
1.2
NW
11
1.3
NW
10
0.8
SW
18
0.7
SW
18
1.8
NW
7
0.8
SW
16
1.8
NW
7
2.5
NW
8
2
NW
8
1.6
NW
8
1.9
NW
7
0.7
SW
15
0.6
SW
14
0.6
SW
14
1.2
NW
10
1.4
NW
10
1
WNW
10
1.4
NW
9
1
WNW
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
173
476
328
328
375
307
317
366
331
794
507
276
371
212
132
132
275
356
196
307
165
Wind (km/h)
10
NW
5
SE
10
W
15
NW
5
SE
10
WNW
15
NW
0
SE
15
NW
15
NW
0
SE
10
NW
15
NW
5
E
10
WNW
15
NW
5
NNE
10
WNW
15
NW
5
SE
5
WNW
Wind State
cross-on
glassy
on
cross-on
glassy
on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
on
High Tide
5:11PM2.42m
5:06AM1.93m
5:48PM2.51m
6:30AM1.82m
6:31PM2.61m
8:03AM1.81m
7:20PM2.71m
9:27AM1.88m
8:15PM2.82m
10:36AM2.00m
9:13PM2.94m
11:33AM2.12m
10:10PM3.03m
12:23PM2.23m
Low Tide
11:36PM1.18m
10:59AM1.01m
00:42AM0.98m
11:45AM1.19m
1:47AM0.75m
12:41PM1.35m
2:50AM0.50m
1:48PM1.47m
3:48AM0.26m
2:57PM1.52m
4:43AM0.06m
4:03PM1.50m
5:35AM-0.08m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:48
5:48
5:50
5:50
5:52
5:52
5:52
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:52
8:52
8:52
8:52
8:51
8:51
8:50
8:50
 mm
Temp °C
18
14
16
17
13
17
17
15
18
18
15
18
18
15
17
17
14
17
18
14
17
Feels °C
17
13
15
16
12
16
15
15
16
15
14
17
16
14
16
15
12
16
16
13
16
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
NW
8
1.4
NW
11
1.2
NW
11
0.6
SW
16
1
NW
6
0.9
WNW
10
0.6
SW
18
1.7
NW
7
0.7
SW
16
0.8
SW
16
2
NW
8
1.6
NW
8
1.9
NW
7
0.9
NW
6
0.8
WNW
9
0.8
WNW
9
1.2
NW
10
1.4
NW
10
1
WNW
10
1.4
NW
9
1
WNW
9
Energy kJ
173
476
328
157
74
164
249
303
254
310
507
276
371
56
110
110
275
356
196
307
165
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
WNW
11
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SW
20
0.6
SW
19
0.8
SW
18
0.7
SW
18
0.5
SW
14
0.8
SW
16
0.4
SW
13
0.8
SW
16
0.7
SW
16
0.7
SW
15
0.7
SW
15
0.7
WNW
8
0.6
SW
14
0.6
SW
14
0.6
SW
14
0.6
SW
14
0.6
SW
14
0.5
SW
14
0.4
SW
14
Energy kJ
138
161
306
236
375
307
103
366
45
310
242
221
221
64
132
132
132
125
116
95
69
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SW
16
0.4
SW
20
0.6
SW
16
0.1
S
8
0.7
WNW
10
0.5
SW
15
0.1
S
8
0.4
SW
13
0.7
SW
15
0.1
W
18
0.1
W
19
0.1
W
17
0.2
W
18
0.2
W
15
0.3
W
16
0.3
W
14
Energy kJ
169
138
161
1
85
104
1
46
212
6
7
5
27
18
46
33
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
NW
10
1.8
NW
7
1.8
NW
7
2.5
NW
8
0.6
WNW
5
1.1
NW
5
1.2
NW
6
Energy kJ
328
317
331
794
17
65
99
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
2
2
3
2
2
3
3
2
3
3
2
2
3
2
2
1
2
2
1
Distance (km)
548
0
22
548
0
22
547
0
444
548
0
378
548
0
378
547
0
22
547
0
22
Best forecast wave conditions in Del Norte County
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
3
2
3
3
2
2
1
2
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
2
4
3
2
4
3
2
4
3
3
4
3
2
4
3
2
3
3
3
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
5
7
9
8
9
7
7
6
7
5
5
5
5
5
5
9
9
7
5
6
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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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