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Waddell Creek Surf Forecast
/ CAL – Santa Cruz (30 breaks) / California (404 breaks) /
Waddell Creek surfForecast / CAL – Santa Cruz / USA
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 9 pm Sunday 19 Jan 2025 PST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Waddell Creek this week:
The surf forecast for Waddell Creek over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Jan 20) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 15s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Waddell Creek in the next 12 days are 4.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jan 25) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (Jan 21) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Mon 20th Jan) | 5ft (1.5m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 4PM (Sat 25th Jan) | 15ft (4.5m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Sat 25th Jan) | 15ft (4.5m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Waddell Creek over the next 12 days.
Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Fri 31 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 14 |
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| Energy (?) | 1234 | 847 | 826 | 847 | 894 | 822 | 714 | 571 | 444 | 298 | 170 | 230 | 354 | 477 | 544 | 1783 | 3488 | 5907 | 1607 | 780 | 431 | 218 | 137 | 154 | 180 | 137 | 98 | 50 | 53 | 68 | 76 | 111 | 86 | 251 | 269 | 521 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | off | off | cross- off | cross- off | glass | cross- off | off | glass | cross | off | glass | cross | glass | cross | cross | cross | glass | cross- off | off | glass | cross- off | off | glass | cross- off | glass | glass | cross | cross- off | glass | cross | glass | glass | cross- off | off | glass | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 2:31AM 1.37 | 2:36PM 0.90 | 3:05AM 1.41 | 4:20PM 0.81 | 3:45AM 1.44 | 6:18PM 0.85 | 4:31AM 1.48 | 7:41PM 0.95 | 5:21AM 1.53 | 8:32PM 1.05 | 6:12AM 1.59 | 9:09PM 1.12 | 7:01AM 1.66 | 9:42PM 1.18 | 7:48AM 1.72 | 10:14PM 1.22 | 8:33AM 1.77 | 10:45PM 1.26 | 9:18AM 1.78 | 11:16PM 1.31 | 10:03AM 1.74 | 11:47PM 1.37 | 10:52AM 1.65 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 9:19AM 0.55 | 8:26PM 0.56 | 10:26AM 0.45 | 9:12PM 0.75 | 11:30AM 0.32 | 10:16PM 0.91 | 12:26PM 0.19 | 11:31PM 1.01 | 1:15PM 0.05 | 12:35AM 1.04 | 1:58PM -0.08 | 1:27AM 1.02 | 2:38PM -0.20 | 2:12AM 0.98 | 3:16PM -0.29 | 2:54AM 0.91 | 3:52PM -0.36 | 3:35AM 0.83 | 4:28PM -0.38 | 4:19AM 0.73 | 5:04PM -0.35 | 5:07AM 0.62 | 5:40PM -0.24 | |||||||||||||
Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Fri 31 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 7:18 | - | - | 7:18 | - | - | 7:18 | - | - | 7:18 | - | - | 7:16 | - | - | 7:16 | - | - | 7:16 | - | - | 7:15 | - | - | 7:15 | - | - | 7:13 | - | - | 7:13 | - | - | 7:11 | - |
| Sunset | - | - | 5:20 | - | - | 5:21 | - | - | 5:22 | - | - | 5:22 | - | - | 5:24 | - | - | 5:25 | - | - | 5:27 | - | - | 5:28 | - | - | 5:29 | - | - | 5:30 | - | - | 5:30 | - | - | 5:31 |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 8 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 17 | 17 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 17 | 18 | 14 | 14 | 11 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 10 | 12 | 8 | 11 | 11 | 7 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 14 | 15 | 12 | 17 | 18 |
| Feels °C (?) | 6 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 13 | 12 | 9 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 13 | 14 | 11 | 10 | 6 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 7 | 6 | 3 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 14 | 15 |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue morning, min 7°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu afternoon, min 6°C on Sat afternoon). Winds increasing (calm on Thu morning, strong winds from the NW by Fri night). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 12°C on Mon afternoon, min 5°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri afternoon, min 6°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Waddell Creek Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Waddell Creek provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Waddell Creek can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Waddell Creek surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Waddell Creek) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Waddell Creek may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
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