Virgin Creek Surf Forecast
Northern California
Current Conditions
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Spot Guide
Virgin Creek is a scenic rivermouth break along the rugged Lost Coast of Northern California, where consistent Pacific swells meet the creek's freshwater outflow to create peeling waves on shifting sandbars. The break works best during fall and winter when larger swells push through, and the east-facing orientation captures westerly ground swell while being protected from onshore winds. This remote, less-crowded spot offers an excellent escape for intermediate surfers seeking natural beauty and uncrowded waves in one of California's most pristine coastal regions.
Forecast Charts
Daily Forecast
Slim pickings today — 5-6ft and poor with barely a breath of wind.
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.
Dawn patrol is the move — 4-5ft on NW swell at 10s with barely a breath of wind. Things get a bit scrappier as the day goes on.
Steady 3-4ft waves on offer on NW swell at 9s — calm winds.
Rideable all day with 2-3ft waves on NW swell at 6s and glassy conditions.
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