Salinas River State Beach surf forecast from 20 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 20 Oct, 8PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 15s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 20 Oct, 11PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 13s period, WNW swell with 610 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 20 Oct, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 16s period with SSW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Salinas River State Beach this week:
The surf forecast for Salinas River State Beach over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Oct 20) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Salinas River State Beach in the next 16 days are 1.4m 13s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Oct 20) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 2s period and expected on Wednesday (Oct 21) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Tue 20th Oct) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Tue 20th Oct) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Tue 20th Oct) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Salinas River State Beach over the next 16 days.
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