Salmon Creek Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, let’s talk about Salmon Creek. It’s a stretch of exposed beach that’s very consistent, so it rarely goes flat, but it’s an advanced spot for a reason. The water temp is sitting about 57°, which is pretty average for this time of year, so nothing unusual there.

The outlook kicks off Saturday afternoon, July 11th, and honestly, it’s a rough start. We’ve got a 6ft swell from the WNW, but it’s short period at 6 seconds and the wind is howling onshore at 12 mph. The combined energy is moderate (512), but the wind is just trashing it. That’s a no-go.

Sunday the 12th is a little better in the morning. Swell drops to 5ft, also from the WNW, period up to 8 seconds, and the wind is a light cross-on at 6 mph. It’s still marginal, but the energy is a touch higher (524). The afternoon sees a 6ft swell with an onshore breeze, so it’s not great.

Monday morning the 13th is the first real standout. Swell bumps up to 7ft from the NW, period 8 seconds, and the wind is light and onshore from the WNW at 6 mph. The energy jumps to strong (1046). It’s still a bit messy with the onshore wind, but it’s the best of the first week. The afternoon is similar in size but the wind picks up a little, so it’s not as good.

After that, it’s a pretty long stretch of poor to marginal surf. Tuesday the 14th through to the end of the week is plagued by moderate to fresh onshore winds, with swell sizes ranging from 5ft up to a powerful 10ft on Thursday afternoon. That 10ft swell with 22 mph onshore wind is a kite-surfing day, not for paddling.

The second week gets interesting again, but it’s a waiting game. Saturday the 18th brings a tiny 3ft groundswell with a very long 16-second period from the WNW. The wind is light cross-on, and the energy is still moderate (808). It’s small, but that long period and cleanish wind could offer a few fun ones if you’re patient.

The next real highlight comes on Thursday the 23rd. Morning brings a 6ft NW swell with an 8-second period, and the wind is a light cross-on from the WSW at 6 mph. Combined energy is moderate (693). It’s clean, it’s rideable, and it’s the best of the late run.

Friday the 24th is a bizarre one. The morning has a tiny 1ft swell from the SW, but with a massive 25-second period and a light cross-on breeze. The energy is moderate (626). That’s a real long-period groundswell, and at a beach break, it might break too straight, but if you’re a longboarder or have a keen eye, there could be a rare, clean wave. The afternoon is similar but bigger at 2ft.

The last few days of the outlook, the 25th and 26th, see a lot of energy in the water (over 1000 on the 25th afternoon and 26th morning), but the swell is tiny and from the SW, and the wind is either onshore or fresh. By Sunday afternoon the 26th, the wind is howling again at 19 mph with a 8ft short-period swell. That’s a washout.

Overall, the best bet in the whole 16-day window is Monday morning, July 13th. It’s not perfect, but it’s the biggest, cleanest offering of the first week. If you’re looking further out, Thursday the 23rd morning is the pick of the second week – cleaner, manageable size, and a decent energy.

Rusty.

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