Wilson Creek Beach Surf Forecast, Northern California

Northern California

Klamath River1-2ft South Beach1-2ft Fern Canyon Beach1-2+ft

Current Conditions

Poor

Wave Height

1-2ft

ankle to knee high

Swell Period

14.2s

Wind

3mph

WSW / Gusts 5mph

Conditions

Poor

Active Swells

Primary

2.0ft @ 8sNW

Secondary

1.2ft @ 13sWNW

Tertiary

0.7ft @ 12sSW

Daily Forecast

3 of 5 days

Wed, Apr 12-3ft

Poor

Not the most exciting day — 1-2ft and poor conditions with light SSW winds. Afternoon breeze fills in to 15mph.

6am9am12pm3pm

7s WNW|6-15mph S

Thu, Apr 27-8ft

Poor - Fair

Patience pays off today — morning is poor with 6-7ft. Winds back off through the day and conditions clean up to fair by PM.

6am9am12pm3pm

11s W|6-14mph WSW

Fri, Apr 35-6ft

Very Good

First light looks cleanest — 5-6ft on W swell at 12s with gentle ENE breeze. Things get a bit scrappier as the day goes on.

6am9am12pm3pm

11s WNW|4-5mph ENE

Sun

5ft

Swell building Sat, Apr 4Good

10s period — conditions are improving beyond your forecast

Forecast Charts

Wilson Creek Beach Surf Spot Guide

Break

Beach

Bottom

Sand

Level

Intermediate

Crowd

Light

Best Swell

Best Wind

Season

Fall

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.

Cold waterStrong currentsSharksExtreme isolationNo services

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

Wilson Creek Beach Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Wilson Creek Beach?

The current wave height at Wilson Creek Beach is 1-2ft with a 14.2s swell period. Wind is WSW at 3mph. Conditions are rated Poor.

How accurate is the Wilson Creek Beach surf forecast?

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.

What is the breaking wave height at Wilson Creek Beach?

The current breaking wave height at Wilson Creek Beach is 1-2ft, produced by a 2ft NW primary swell at 8s, a 1.2ft WNW secondary swell at 13s, a 0.7ft SW 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 Wilson Creek Beach?

Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Wilson Creek Beach is Friday from 7 AM to 10 AM with 5ft waves, a 11s swell period, and conditions rated Good. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.