Salmon Creek Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.35° N 123.07° W

Salmon Creek Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 am 22 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Salmon Creek sea temperature is
15.1°C
1.3° 

Salmon Creek surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Salmon Creek surf forecast from 22 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 23 Oct, 8AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period, NW swell with cross-onshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 23 Oct, 8PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 10s period, NW swell with 1,378 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 23 Oct, 8AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s 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 Friday (Oct 23) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 2.3m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.7m and 14s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Salmon Creek in the next 16 days are 2.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Oct 23) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Fri 23rd Oct)10ft (3.0m) 9s
Best Surf 8AM (Fri 23rd Oct)10ft (3.0m) 9s
Most Powerful 8PM (Fri 23rd Oct)8ft (2.5m) 10s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Salmon Creek over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat afternoon, min 11°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sun afternoon, min 11°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
22
Friday
23
Saturday
24
Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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(10 max)
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SSW
15
0.8
SSW
14
2
WNW
8
2.4
WNW
10
2.3
NW
10
1.9
NW
10
1.4
NW
10
1.3
WNW
10
1.1
NW
10
0.9
NW
10
0.6
SSW
14
0.5
SSW
13
0.5
W
13
0.8
WNW
12
0.6
SW
16
1
NW
10
1.7
NW
10
0.8
SW
17
0.9
SW
16
1
SW
16
1
SW
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
334
229
554
1138
1081
800
424
340
225
138
121
101
101
192
171
212
535
346
437
508
502
Wind (km/h)
5
WNW
20
WNW
10
NNW
10
NNW
20
WNW
5
NNW
5
SSE
10
W
5
NE
5
ESE
5
WSW
5
ESE
10
SSE
10
W
5
N
5
WNW
20
WNW
5
N
5
SE
10
WNW
10
NW
Wind State
glassy
on
cross-on
cross-on
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cross-on
glassy
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glassy
off
cross-on
glassy
cross-off
cross-on
glassy
glassy
on
cross-on
glassy
on
on
High Tide
9:09AM1.54m
9:05PM1.42m
9:34AM1.64m
9:59PM1.44m
10:00AM1.75m
10:53PM1.46m
10:29AM1.84m
11:48PM1.46m
11:01AM1.92m
00:44AM1.44m
11:37AM1.97m
1:42AM1.42m
12:18PM1.97m
2:44AM1.38m
Low Tide
3:26PM0.48m
3:18AM0.32m
4:03PM0.29m
3:53AM0.41m
4:40PM0.09m
4:29AM0.53m
5:20PM-0.08m
5:06AM0.66m
6:01PM-0.21m
5:45AM0.79m
6:47PM-0.29m
6:28AM0.90m
7:36PM-0.30m
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Temp °C
15
16
13
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18
15
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19
14
19
20
15
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Feels °C
15
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9
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11
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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.

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