Northern California
Best window·Sunday 6AM–9AM·3ft·Fair - Good
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Wilson Creek Beach, Northern California. Each day is rated based on breaking wave height, swell period, and wind — updated hourly from the latest NOAA GFS run.
Wed, Jun 24: 2–2ft, 15s period, rated Poor - Fair. A slow one — 1-2ft waves and poor - fair conditions with glassy conditions.
Thu, Jun 25: 2–2ft, 17s period, rated Poor - Fair. Early morning is your best window — 1-2ft waves on WNW swell at 6s with barely a breath of wind. The WNW wind kicks in by afternoon — 8mph and poor by then.
Fri, Jun 26: 2–2ft, 16s period, rated Poor - Fair. Not the most exciting day — 2ft and poor - fair conditions with glassy conditions.
Sat, Jun 27: 3–4ft, 15s period, rated Fair. Dawn patrol is the move — 2-3ft on WNW swell at 9s with calm winds. Conditions go downhill through the afternoon.
Sun, Jun 28: 4–5ft, 9s period, rated Poor - Fair. Get out early for the best of it — 3-4ft waves on WNW swell at 9s and barely a breath of wind. Onshore flow builds through the day to 9mph, bringing conditions down to poor - fair.
Wilson Creek Beach is a remote sandy beach break on the Del Norte County coast, offering fun peaks when W and NW swells push through. The isolation, cold water, and lack of facilities or other surfers make this unsuitable for beginners. A rewarding find for experienced surfers seeking solitude in the wild NorCal landscape.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Wilson Creek Beach is 2ft with a 6.85s swell period. Wind is SW at 4mph and conditions are rated Poor - Fair. The forecast updates hourly so you can plan your session around the cleanest windows.
The current breaking wave height at Wilson Creek Beach is 2ft, produced by a 3.8ft NW primary swell at 7s, a 1ft SW secondary swell at 14s, a 0.9ft SW tertiary swell at 18s. Breaking wave height is the actual rideable wave size at the shore — calculated from offshore swell data using this spot's coastal bathymetry — not the raw buoy reading.
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Wilson Creek Beach is Sunday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 3ft waves, a 9.35s swell period, and conditions rated Fair - Good. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
Wilson Creek Beach works best with a W swell and E winds. Offshore winds groom the face of the wave, while onshore winds turn it sloppy. Cross-offshore conditions usually produce the cleanest shape.
Tide plays a big role at Wilson Creek Beach. Mid tide works for most beach breaks, while reef and point breaks often prefer higher or lower stages. Use the tide chart above to line up your session with the swell peak.
Wilson Creek Beach is a beach with a sand bottom, suited to intermediate surfers. Wilson Creek Beach is a remote sandy beach break on the Del Norte County coast, offering fun peaks when W and NW swells push through. The isolation, cold water, and lack of facilities or other surfers make this unsuitable for beginners. A rewarding find for experienced surfers seeking solitude in the wild NorCal landscape.
The prime season at Wilson Creek Beach is fall, when swell direction, wind patterns, and water temps line up most consistently. Outside the peak season you can still score, but you'll need to watch the forecast closely for the right windows.
Common hazards at Wilson Creek Beach include cold water, strong currents, sharks, extreme isolation, no services. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
Our Wilson 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. Visit /public/accuracy for per-spot and regional performance metrics.
