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DeHaven Creek Surf Forecast, Northern California

Northern California

Wages Creek Beach1-2ftWestport-Union Landing2-3ftTen Mile Beach2-3ft
DeHaven Creek surf spot

Current Conditions

Fair
Wave Height
2-3ft
knee to waist high
Swell Period
8.8s
Wind
4mph
SW / Gusts 6mph
Conditions
Fair
Active Swells
Primary
2.2ft @ 9sNW
Secondary
1.0ft @ 14sWNW
Tertiary
0.8ft @ 12sSSW

Daily Forecast

3 of 5 days
Tue, Mar 312-3ft
Fair

Consistent 2-3ft surf through the day on NW swell at 9s with calm winds.

6am9am12pm3pm
9s NW|Calm
Wed, Apr 12-3ft
Poor

A slow one — 1-2ft waves and poor conditions with barely a breath of wind. Expect the wind to bump up to around 9mph by PM.

6am9am12pm3pm
8s NW|2-9mph S
Thu, Apr 26-7ft
Poor - Fair

Patience pays off today — morning is poor with 3-4ft. Swell fills in and gets up to 5-6ft by PM — very good conditions.

6am9am12pm3pm
8s W|4-13mph NNW
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Sat
5ft
Swell building Sat, Apr 4Good

10s period — conditions are improving beyond your forecast

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Forecast Charts

DeHaven Creek Surf Spot Guide

Break
Rivermouth
Bottom
Sand
Level
Intermediate
Crowd
Light
Best Swell
NW
Best Wind
SE
Season
Winter

DeHaven Creek is a sheltered rivermouth break along the rugged Mendocino County coastline, where consistent winter swells wrap into the creek mouth and create peeling waves over sandy bottom. The protected nature of the creek and surrounding cliffs provides natural wind protection, making it ideal during strong offshore wind patterns. This lesser-known gem offers a more peaceful alternative to exposed coastal breaks, with mellower waves suitable for intermediate surfers seeking uncrowded lineups.

Rip currentsRocks near creek mouthChanging sandbarsOccasional logs

Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.

DeHaven Creek Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for DeHaven Creek?
The current wave height at DeHaven Creek is 2-3ft with a 8.8s swell period. Wind is SW at 4mph. Conditions are rated Fair.
How accurate is the DeHaven Creek surf forecast?
Our DeHaven 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.
What is the breaking wave height at DeHaven Creek?
The current breaking wave height at DeHaven Creek is 2-3ft, produced by a 2.2ft NW primary swell at 9s, a 1ft WNW secondary swell at 14s, a 0.8ft SSW tertiary swell at 12s. 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.
When is the best time to surf DeHaven Creek?
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf DeHaven Creek is Thursday from 8 AM to 11 AM with 6ft waves, a 10.7s swell period, and conditions rated Very Good. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.