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Virgin Creek Surf Forecast

Northern California

Virgin Creek surf spot

Current Conditions

Poor
Wave Height
5-6ft
head high
Swell Period
8.65s
Wind
21mph
N / Gusts 34mph
Conditions
Poor
Active Swells
Primary
0.9ft @ 16sSW
Secondary
0.5ft @ 12sSW
Wind Swell
8.1ft @ 9sNW

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Spot Guide

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

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.

Rivermouth currentsShifting sandbarsRemote locationLimited access

Forecast Charts

Daily Forecast

Thu, Mar 26Poor

A slow one — 5-6ft waves and poor conditions with calm winds.

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

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.

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

Rideable all day with 4-5ft waves on NW swell at 10s and glassy conditions.

6am9am12pm3pm
11s NW|Calm
Sun, Mar 29Fair

First light looks cleanest — 3-4ft on NW swell at 7s with glassy conditions. Things get a bit scrappier as the day goes on.

6am9am12pm3pm
7s NW|Calm
Mon, Mar 30Poor

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

6am9am12pm3pm
9s WNW|Calm

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Virgin Creek Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Virgin Creek?
The current wave height at Virgin Creek is 5-6ft with a 8.65s swell period. Wind is N at 21mph. Conditions are rated Poor.
How accurate is the Virgin Creek surf forecast?
Our Virgin 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.