Located in Del Norte, California, Wilson Creek is a pretty good beach break that offers up some powerful barrels when the conditions line up. The waves here require a bit of skill to surf and break for up to 100 meters over a sand and rock bottom. Best in the summer swells to keep the power down.
What are the best surf conditions for Wilson Creek?
Gets good between chest-high and overhead. We recommend riding a shortboard then step up as the size increases. This break is suitable for intermediate and advanced-level surfers. The surf here is not the most consistent (4/10) and will get busy at peak times (5/10). The best winds are from the East. The best swells are from the Southwest. Works on all tides.
We recommend wearing a 5/4 here year-round. Water temperatures range between 9 and 13 degrees. See the temperature chart below for more data on this.
