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Wilson Creek Beach has BeachFinder Score: 64/100. Use this as a planning signal only, then check local flags, lifeguards, closures and current beach conditions.
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Quick answer: Wilson Creek Beach today
Wilson Creek Beach is a BeachFinder spot in US-W, US. Today, compare water temperature 13°C, wind 6 km/h · NW, uv 3.5, waves 3.1 m, water quality Check official advisories before leaving. BeachFinder Score: 64/100. Always check official flags, closures and lifeguard advice before swimming.
Water temperature
13°C
Wind
6 km/h · NW
UV
3.5
Waves
3.1 m
Water quality
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Last updated: Nov 6, 02:00 PM local forecast timeBeachFinder Score: 64/100
Sources: Open-Meteo weather and marine forecasts, OpenStreetMap place context and BeachFinder spot data.
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Updated: Nov 6, 02:00 PM
Water temp
13°C
Air temp
15°C
Feels like
14°C
UV index
3.5
Wind
6 km/h · NW
Gust 7 km/h
Waves
3.1 m
Current
0 km/h · SE
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Wilson Creek Beach
Wilson Creek Beach stretches along the northern California coast, in Humboldt County, about 15 kilometers south of Crescent City. This part of the North Californian Pacific coastline is characterized by wooded cliffs that plunge towards the ocean, typical of this region where the coastal forest descends to the shore. The cold and often rough Pacific waters give this area a wild and undeveloped character, contrasting sharply with the more accessible beaches in the region. The beach itself remains undeveloped, with no visible infrastructure or major tourist signage. It is part of a succession of small coves and coastal beaches that dot this rugged coast: Hidden Beach is 2.7 kilometers to the north, while Crescent Beach, the nearest seaside town, extends 14.8 kilometers to the south. The absence of supervision and standard amenities makes it a place for self-sufficient and informed visitors, attracted by authenticity rather than comfort. Access to Wilson Creek Beach remains rudimentary, with no dedicated parking or listed sanitary facilities. No Blue Flag status certifies the water quality. This configuration reflects the preserved character of this coastal sector, where conservation is prioritized over intensive tourist development.
About this spot
Wilson Creek, whose name recalls the coastal streams typical of Northern California, flows through geologically young and unstable terrain, characterized by Tertiary sandstone and shale formations. This region, long inhabited by the Yurok and Tolowa peoples before European colonization, retains an atmosphere of a natural, largely untransformed frontier. The beaches of this North Californian coast have historically served as anchor points for whalers and gold prospectors, but Wilson Creek Beach itself has escaped the massive urbanization that has affected other parts of the Humboldt coastline.
Updated 5/9/2026
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What is the water temperature at Wilson Creek Beach today?
13°C. Marine temperature is shown when forecast coverage is available for this location.
How windy is Wilson Creek Beach today?
6 km/h · NW. Wind can change comfort and surface conditions, especially on exposed beaches.
What should I check before swimming at Wilson Creek Beach?
Check official safety flags, lifeguard advice, closures, water-quality advisories, UV, wind, waves and currents before entering the water.
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