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DeHaven Creek Surf Forecast

Northern California

DeHaven Creek surf spot

Current Conditions

Fair - Good
Wave Height
4-5ft
chest to head high
Swell Period
8.5s
Wind
13mph
N / Gusts 30mph
Conditions
Fair - Good
Active Swells
Primary
6.0ft @ 9sWNW
Secondary
1.0ft @ 16sSW
Tertiary
0.5ft @ 11sSSW

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Spot Guide

Break
Rivermouth
Bottom
Sand
Level
Intermediate
Crowd
Light
Best Swell
NW
Best Wind
SE
Season
Winter

DeHaven Creek is a sheltered rivermouth break along the rugged Mendocino County coastline, where consistent winter swells wrap into the creek mouth and create peeling waves over sandy bottom. The protected nature of the creek and surrounding cliffs provides natural wind protection, making it ideal during strong offshore wind patterns. This lesser-known gem offers a more peaceful alternative to exposed coastal breaks, with mellower waves suitable for intermediate surfers seeking uncrowded lineups.

Rip currentsRocks near creek mouthChanging sandbarsOccasional logs

Forecast Charts

Daily Forecast

Thu, Mar 26Poor - Fair

Dawn patrol is the move — 4-5ft on WNW swell at 9s with barely a breath of wind. Things get a bit scrappier as the day goes on.

6am9am12pm3pm
9s WNW|Calm
Fri, Mar 27Fair - Good

Midday is the call — 5-6ft waves with glassy conditions and fair - good conditions. Morning is a bit bumpy but things clean up by late morning.

6am9am12pm3pm
10s WNW|Calm
Sat, Mar 28Good

Get out early for the best of it — 4-5ft waves on WNW swell at 10s and barely a breath of wind. It gets a bit messier later in the day.

6am9am12pm3pm
10s WNW|Calm
Sun, Mar 29Poor

A slow one — 1-2ft waves and poor conditions with barely a breath of wind.

6am9am12pm3pm
9s WNW|Calm
Mon, Mar 30Poor

Slim pickings today — 1-2ft and poor with calm winds.

6am9am12pm3pm
6s NW|Calm

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DeHaven Creek Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for DeHaven Creek?
The current wave height at DeHaven Creek is 4-5ft with a 8.5s swell period. Wind is N at 13mph. Conditions are rated Fair - Good.
How accurate is the DeHaven Creek surf forecast?
Our DeHaven Creek forecast uses NOAA GFS and other weather models combined with spot-specific bathymetry to calculate breaking wave heights. Short-range (1-3 day) forecasts are most reliable. Extended forecasts show general trends.