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. Dawn patrol is the move — 1-2ft on NW swell at 6s with calm winds. The NW wind kicks in by afternoon — 6mph and poor by then.
Fri, Jun 26: 2–2ft, 16s period, rated Poor - Fair. Slim pickings today — 2ft and poor - fair with barely a breath of wind.
Sat, Jun 27: 3–4ft, 15s period, rated Poor - Fair. Midday is the call — 3-4ft waves with gentle NW breeze and fair conditions. Morning is a bit bumpy but things clean up by late morning.
Sun, Jun 28: 4–5ft, 9s period, rated Poor - Fair. First light looks cleanest — 3-4ft on WNW swell at 9s with glassy conditions. Wind fills in through the day, pushing up to 10mph from the WNW and dropping conditions 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 6.5s swell period. Wind is S 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 2.9ft NW primary swell at 7s, a 1.1ft SW secondary swell at 15s, 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 9.1s 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.
