Salinas surf forecast from 12 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 18 Oct, 6PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 12s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 18 Oct, 6PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 12s period, S swell with 2,751 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 15 Oct, 12PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 8s period with ESE 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 Thursday (Oct 15) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Salinas in the next 16 days are 3.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Oct 18) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 5s period and expected on Friday (Oct 16) at 12PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12PM (Thu 15th Oct) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 6PM (Sun 18th Oct) | 10ft (3.0m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Sun 18th Oct) | 10ft (3.0m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Salinas over the next 16 days.
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