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Virgin Creek Surf Forecast, Northern California

Northern California

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Virgin Creek 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

A slow one — 1-2ft waves and poor conditions with barely a breath of wind. Expect the wind to bump up to around 10mph by PM.

6am9am12pm3pm
8s NW|3-10mph WSW
Thu, Apr 26-7ft
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

Virgin Creek Surf 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

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

Virgin Creek Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Virgin Creek?
The current wave height at Virgin Creek is 1-2ft with a 14.35s swell period. Wind is SW at 6mph. 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.
What is the breaking wave height at Virgin Creek?
The current breaking wave height at Virgin Creek 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 Virgin Creek?
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Virgin Creek 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.