The Wave
Works best on longer west or WNW groundswells with light NE offshore breezes.
Mid-tide to rising-mid tide often produces the cleanest, most rideable sections.
Surf GuideCalifornia
Willow Creek
A raw Big Sur reef: fast, ledgy lefts and rights breaking over boulders and kelp at a tiny picnic-area launch with limited parking and cold water. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for Willow Creek in California.
Break TypeReef Break
Skill LevelIntermediate - Advanced
LocationCalifornia, US
Forecast
- Waves 3-4 ft
- Period 10 s
- Wind NW 5 kt
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The lineup is constrained by a small parking/entry at the Willow Creek Picnic Area and a rocky, boulder-strewn reef that produces punchy, consequence - heavy takeoffs.
Expect kelp, strong sections and a modest local crew on solid days.
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