Surf Forecasts:
Salinas surf forecast from 2 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 9 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 10s period, S swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 9 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 10s period, S swell with 529 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 2 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 8s period with ENE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Salinas this week:
The surf forecast for Salinas over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 02) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Salinas in the next 16 days are 1.7m 10s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 09) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 8s period and expected on Monday (Aug 03) at 9AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Sun 9th Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Sun 9th Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Salinas over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here again, giving it to you in feet and miles. For Salinas, we gotta be patient. The first real swell doesn't show up until Tuesday the 4th, so the beginning of this stretch is flat and a waste of time. There's a few days with nothing worth mentioning.
Okay, Tuesday the 4th morning is our first decent look. We've got a 3ft swell from the south, and the wind is blowing offshore from the WSW, tidying things up nicely. The water temp is about normal for the season. The combined energy is moderate at 347, so there's some push. A fun little shortboard session.
Wednesday the 5th is a no-go with onshore winds.
Now, the standout window is the following weekend and Monday. Sunday the 9th afternoon is where it builds. We've got a 5ft south swell, and the wind turns offshore from the west. That's clean, lined-up surf with a combined energy of 535.
But the best on offer is Monday the 10th morning. That's the one to get excited about. A 8ft south groundswell with a long period of 12 seconds, and light, clean wind from the west. The combined energy is a very strong 1514. This is proper, powerful surf. It's heading towards that expert-only zone—over 8ft in the afternoon—but the morning is solid for experienced surfers. Beginners should sit this one out.
The wind gets messy after that, but Wednesday the 12th cleans right up again. A solid 5ft south swell with that long 12-second period and clean conditions from a light NNW breeze. The combined energy is 714. A great follow-up session.
The last week fades with onshore wind and chop. For a spot like Salinas that rarely breaks and is inconsistent, this is a good run. When it works, it works. Keep your eyes on that Monday the 10th morning window.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Tue morning. Warm (max 23°C on Sat night, min 15°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the W on Sat night, calm by Tue afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Fri morning. Warm (max 23°C on Fri afternoon, min 16°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | SSE 13 | ENE 8 | S 12 | S 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SE 9 | S 6 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | S 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 455 | 202 | 130 | 198 | 35 | 187 | 271 | 251 | 206 | 149 | 140 | 132 | 121 | 101 | 61 | 50 | 44 | 123 | 78 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-off | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | off | cross-off | glassy | on | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross | off | cross-off |
High Tide | 2:13AM0.51m | 3:09PM0.39m | 8:07PM0.37m | 7:37AM0.23m | 3:35PM0.37m | 9:06PM0.35m | 3:30AM0.47m | 4:01PM0.34m | 10:03PM0.34m | 4:12AM0.42m | 4:26PM0.30m | 10:59PM0.32m | 5:00AM0.36m | 4:42PM0.28m | 11:53PM0.31m | 6:02AM0.30m | 12:12PM0.53m | 00:44AM0.29m | |
Low Tide | 10:30PM0.24m | 10:45AM-0.02m | 5:43PM0.31m | 11:12PM0.24m | 7:16AM0.22m | 6:20PM0.26m | 7:12AM0.24m | 12:29PM0.11m | 6:58PM0.20m | 7:29AM0.25m | 1:34PM0.19m | 7:37PM0.15m | 7:48AM0.26m | 2:58PM0.25m | 8:18PM0.11m | 8:02AM0.26m | 9:02PM0.10m | ||
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 | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — |
 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:49 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:51 | — |
mm | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 10 | 2 | 5 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | 7 | 1 | 7 |
Temp °C | 23 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 23 | 18 |
Feels °C | 23 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 17 | 18 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 20 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 22 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | S 6 | S 6 | S 8 | ENE 7 | S 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SE 9 | ENE 7 | S 6 | S 7 | ENE 5 |
| kJ | 455 | 202 | 130 | 18 | 12 | 31 | 104 | 251 | 206 | 149 | 140 | 132 | 121 | 101 | 61 | 48 | 38 | 45 | 42 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | SSW 5 | SSW 5 | S 16 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | S 12 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | S 12 | S 11 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 6 | S 8 |
| kJ | 2 | 9 | 8 | 5 | 35 | 52 | 271 | 85 | 88 | 51 | 3 | 2 | 40 | 43 | 40 | 28 | 44 | 14 | 78 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 9 | S 9 | S 12 | S 8 | ESE 12 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | SE 10 | E 6 | E 10 | ENE 4 | S 10 | S 9 | S 10 | ENE 8 | S 9 | ENE 8 |
| kJ | — | 2 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 11 | 7 | 6 | 19 | 37 | 7 | 40 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 3 | — | — | ENE 8 | NE 8 | ENE 8 | — | — | — | — | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | — | — | S 4 | S 6 | — | ENE 8 | — |
| kJ | 2 | — | — | 198 | 248 | 187 | — | — | — | — | 51 | 70 | — | — | 7 | 50 | — | 123 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 45 | 0 | 252 | 97 | 97 | 251 | 63 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 97 | 251 | 97 | 0 | 232 | 97 | 45 | 0 | 0 |
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The above surf forecast table for Salinas provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Salinas can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Salinas 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 (Salinas) 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).
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