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Pudding Creek Beach Surf Forecast

Northern California

Pudding Creek Beach surf spot

Current Conditions

Poor
Wave Height
5-6ft
head high
Swell Period
8.55s
Wind
21mph
N / Gusts 34mph
Conditions
Poor
Active Swells
Primary
0.9ft @ 16sSW
Secondary
0.5ft @ 12sSSW
Wind Swell
7.4ft @ 9sNW

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Spot Guide

Break
Rivermouth
Bottom
Sand
Level
Intermediate
Crowd
Light
Best Swell
NW
Best Wind
E
Season
Fall

Pudding Creek Beach is a raw and scenic surf spot on the Northern California coast near Fort Bragg, where Pudding Creek meets the Pacific and sculpts shifting sandbars that can produce surprisingly fun, punchy waves. The beach faces west and picks up powerful northwest groundswells that dominate this stretch of the Mendocino coastline, delivering hollow, fast-breaking waves that reward surfers who know how to read unpredictable sand bottom setups. Its remote feel and rugged Northern California beauty keep crowds minimal, making it a rewarding discovery for adventurous surfers willing to handle the cold water and moody conditions.

Cold waterStrong currentsRip currents near creek mouthShifting sandbarsRocks near creek outletShore breakSharksKelp

Forecast Charts

Daily Forecast

Thu, Mar 26Poor

Slim pickings today — 5-6ft and poor with barely a breath of wind.

6am9am12pm3pm
14s WSW|Calm
Fri, Mar 27Very Good

Get out early for the best of it — 5-6ft waves on NW swell at 10s and glassy conditions. Conditions go downhill through the afternoon.

6am9am12pm3pm
10s NW|Calm
Sat, Mar 28Fair - Good

Get out early for the best of it — 5-6ft waves on NW swell at 10s and barely a breath of wind. It gets a bit messier later in the day.

6am9am12pm3pm
10s NW|Calm
Sun, Mar 29Fair - Good

Expect 4-5ft all day on NW swell at 9s with calm winds — nothing amazing but surfable.

6am9am12pm3pm
9s NW|Calm
Mon, Mar 30Fair

Steady 2-3ft waves on offer on NW swell at 6s — barely a breath of wind.

6am9am12pm3pm
6s NW|Calm

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Pudding Creek Beach Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Pudding Creek Beach?
The current wave height at Pudding Creek Beach is 5-6ft with a 8.55s swell period. Wind is N at 21mph. Conditions are rated Poor.
How accurate is the Pudding Creek Beach surf forecast?
Our Pudding Creek Beach 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.