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
A slow one — 5-6ft waves and poor conditions with calm winds.
The sweet spot is around midday — 5-6ft waves, calm winds, very good conditions. Morning is a bit bumpy but things clean up by late morning.
Rideable all day with 4-5ft waves on NW swell at 10s and glassy conditions.
First light looks cleanest — 3-4ft on NW swell at 7s with glassy conditions. Things get a bit scrappier as the day goes on.
Slim pickings today — 1-2ft and poor with calm winds.
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