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Pudding Creek Beach Surf Forecast, Northern California

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Pudding Creek Beach surf spot

Current Conditions

Poor
Wave Height
1-2ft
ankle to knee high
Swell Period
14.35s
Wind
6mph
SW / Gusts 8mph
Conditions
Poor
Active Swells
Primary
2.4ft @ 8sNW
Secondary
1.3ft @ 14sWNW
Tertiary
0.7ft @ 12sSSW

Daily Forecast

3 of 5 days
Tue, Mar 311-2ft
Poor
6am9am12pm3pm
Wed, Apr 11-2ft
Poor

Not the most exciting day — 1-2ft and poor conditions with glassy conditions. Winds do pick up a bit by the afternoon to 10mph.

6am9am12pm3pm
8s NW|3-10mph WSW
Thu, Apr 27-8ft
Poor - Fair

Hold off if you can — morning starts out poor with 4-5ft waves. Swell fills in and gets up to 6-7ft by PM — fair conditions.

6am9am12pm3pm
11s W|6-17mph NNW
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Forecast Charts

Pudding Creek Beach Surf Spot Guide

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

Pudding Creek Beach is a raw and scenic surf spot on the Northern California coast near Fort Bragg, where Pudding Creek meets the Pacific and sculpts shifting sandbars that can produce surprisingly fun, punchy waves. The beach faces west and picks up powerful northwest groundswells that dominate this stretch of the Mendocino coastline, delivering hollow, fast-breaking waves that reward surfers who know how to read unpredictable sand bottom setups. Its remote feel and rugged Northern California beauty keep crowds minimal, making it a rewarding discovery for adventurous surfers willing to handle the cold water and moody conditions.

Cold waterStrong currentsRip currents near creek mouthShifting sandbarsRocks near creek outletShore breakSharksKelp

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

Pudding Creek Beach Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Pudding Creek Beach?
The current wave height at Pudding Creek Beach is 1-2ft with a 14.35s swell period. Wind is SW at 6mph. Conditions are rated Poor.
How accurate is the Pudding Creek Beach surf forecast?
Our Pudding 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.
What is the breaking wave height at Pudding Creek Beach?
The current breaking wave height at Pudding Creek Beach is 1-2ft, produced by a 2.4ft NW primary swell at 8s, a 1.3ft WNW secondary swell at 14s, a 0.7ft 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 Pudding Creek Beach?
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Pudding Creek Beach is Thursday from 7 AM to 10 AM with 7ft waves, a 10.8s swell period, and conditions rated Fair - Good. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.