
Surf Forecasts:
Salmon Creek surf forecast from 26 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 1 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 8s period, NW swell with onshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 1 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 8s period, NW swell with 1,245 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 1 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 8s period with NW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Salmon Creek this week:
The surf forecast for Salmon Creek over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 01) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 14s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 15s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Salmon Creek in the next 16 days are 3.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 01) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Sat 1st Aug) | 6ft (1.8m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Sat 1st Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Sat 1st Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Salmon Creek over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Mon afternoon, min 12°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NW on Sun morning, fresh winds from the WNW by Mon afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Thu afternoon, min 13°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | 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) | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 17 | SW 18 | NW 8 | SW 16 | NW 8 | WNW 8 | SSW 16 | NW 8 | WNW 8 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 9 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
627 | 614 | 442 | 702 | 901 | 432 | 671 | 781 | 454 | 617 | 942 | 634 | 512 | 967 | 515 | 529 | 514 | 485 | 428 | 935 | 989 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | on |
High Tide | 11:21AM1.33m | 9:19PM1.80m | 11:53AM1.35m | 10:00PM1.82m | 12:23PM1.37m | 10:39PM1.82m | 12:49PM1.39m | 11:18PM1.79m | 1:15PM1.42m | 11:56PM1.74m | 1:41PM1.47m | 00:36AM1.66m | 2:07PM1.53m | 1:20AM1.54m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:52PM1.06m | 4:55AM-0.05m | 4:33PM1.03m | 5:29AM-0.09m | 5:10PM0.98m | 6:00AM-0.11m | 5:47PM0.93m | 6:30AM-0.10m | 6:23PM0.87m | 6:59AM-0.07m | 7:02PM0.80m | 7:28AM0.01m | 7:45PM0.72m | ||||||||
6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | |
— | 8:28 | — | — | 8:27 | — | — | 8:25 | — | — | 8:24 | — | — | 8:23 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:22 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 21 | 17 | 19 | 22 | 19 | 20 | 22 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 18 | 20 | 22 | 18 | 20 | 21 | 18 | 21 | 22 | 18 |
Feels °C | 16 | 17 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 17 | 18 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 14 | 18 | 18 | 14 | 18 | 18 | 14 | 20 | 20 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 17 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | SSW 13 |
627 | 614 | 442 | 702 | 901 | 432 | 671 | 781 | 454 | 617 | 421 | 519 | 512 | 445 | 376 | 529 | 514 | 394 | 366 | 350 | 273 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 21 | SSW 11 | S 10 | SW 16 | SSW 12 | SW 11 | S 19 | SW 11 | S 18 | SW 9 | SW 8 | SW 15 | S 8 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | W 21 | W 20 | SW 19 | SW 19 |
56 | 36 | 180 | 40 | 18 | 206 | 55 | 33 | 186 | 18 | 225 | 3 | 3 | 139 | 1 | 186 | 183 | 9 | 8 | 15 | 15 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | S 10 | SSW 11 | SW 14 | SW 12 | SSW 12 | S 10 | S 10 | SW 11 | S 11 | SSW 11 | S 15 | — | S 14 | SSW 15 | — | — | — | — | SW 19 | SW 19 |
34 | 18 | 41 | 29 | 37 | 56 | 2 | 2 | 33 | 2 | 11 | 109 | — | 101 | 42 | — | — | — | — | 15 | 15 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 5 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | NW 6 | NW 6 | WNW 6 | NW 7 | NW 8 | WNW 7 | NW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 7 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 9 |
69 | 275 | 119 | 100 | 426 | 269 | 209 | 540 | 453 | 382 | 942 | 634 | 500 | 967 | 515 | 348 | 503 | 485 | 428 | 935 | 989 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 80 | 182 | 23 | 80 | 180 | 123 | 80 | 180 | 6 | 60 | 181 | 6 | 60 | 180 | 6 | 6 | 180 | 6 | 37 | 506 | 6 |
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Information about the Salmon Creek Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Salmon Creek provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Salmon Creek can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Salmon Creek 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 (Salmon Creek) 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).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Salmon Creek may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
Salmon Creek is 31 km (19 miles) from the city of Windsor. If you plan a vacation in Sonoma County, look for hotels and other accommodation in Windsor. Windsor has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.










