Northern California
Conditions stay similar this week — check the hourly forecast at Wilson Creek Beach for the cleanest windows.
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.
Tue, Jun 30: 3–4ft, 9s period, rated Very Poor. Early morning is your best window — 3-4ft waves on WNW swell at 9s with gentle NNW breeze. Wind fills in through the day, pushing up to 18mph from the NNW and dropping conditions to very poor.
Wed, Jul 1: 3–4ft, 8s period, rated Very Poor. First light looks cleanest — 3-4ft on NW swell at 8s with 11mph N winds. Wind fills in through the day, pushing up to 18mph from the NNW and dropping conditions to very poor.
Thu, Jul 2: 2–3ft, 8s period, rated Poor - Fair. Not the most exciting day — 2ft and poor - fair conditions with barely a breath of wind. Expect the wind to bump up to around 9mph by PM.
Fri, Jul 3: 1–2ft, 15s period, rated Poor. Expect 1-2ft waves early on WNW swell at 6s. Wind increases to 6mph from the W.
Sat, Jul 4: 2–2ft, 14s period, rated Poor - Fair. Early morning is your best window — 1-2ft waves on WNW swell at 7s with glassy conditions. Things get a bit scrappier as the day goes on.
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 2-3ft with a 8.6s swell period. Wind is NNW at 14mph and conditions are rated Poor. The forecast updates hourly so you can plan your session around the cleanest windows.
The current breaking wave height at Wilson Creek Beach is 2-3ft, produced by a 5.4ft WNW primary swell at 9s, a 0.8ft SW secondary swell at 14s, a 0.5ft SW tertiary swell at 20s. 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 Wednesday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 3ft waves, a 8.35s swell period, and conditions rated Poor - Fair. 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.
