
Surf Forecasts:
Salmon Creek surf forecast from 26 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 1 Nov, 10PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 21s period, WNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 2 Nov, 1PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 18s period, WNW swell with 1,774 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 28 Oct, 11AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 16s period with SW 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 Wednesday (Oct 28) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 1.3m and 8s. 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 1.7m 18s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Nov 02) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Wed 28th Oct) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Sun 1st Nov) | 3ft (0.9m) 21s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Mon 2nd Nov) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Salmon Creek over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon afternoon, min 10°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WNW on Tue afternoon, calm by Wed morning). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu afternoon, min 7°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 26 | Tuesday 27 | Wednesday 28 | Thursday 29 | Friday 30 | Saturday 31 | Sunday 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) | NW 12 | WNW 11 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | NW 8 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | WNW 20 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
167 | 382 | 171 | 136 | 379 | 381 | 314 | 432 | 447 | 370 | 429 | 465 | 489 | 471 | 418 | 407 | 297 | 412 | 683 | 657 | 1043 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross | glassy | on | cross | glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross | glassy | on | cross-off |
High Tide | 11:01AM1.92m | 00:44AM1.44m | 11:37AM1.97m | 1:42AM1.42m | 12:18PM1.97m | 2:44AM1.38m | 1:05PM1.93m | 3:51AM1.35m | 1:59PM1.84m | 4:58AM1.36m | 3:05PM1.71m | 6:02AM1.40m | 4:21PM1.58m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:01PM-0.21m | 5:45AM0.79m | 6:47PM-0.29m | 6:28AM0.90m | 7:36PM-0.30m | 7:17AM0.99m | 8:31PM-0.27m | 8:16AM1.06m | 9:32PM-0.19m | 9:35AM1.08m | 10:39PM-0.10m | 11:08AM1.02m | 11:47PM-0.01m | ||||||||
7:31 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | |
— | 6:20 | — | — | 6:17 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:14 | — | — | 5:12 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 17 | 14 | 14 | 17 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 13 |
Feels °C | 14 | 14 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 8 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 6 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 11 | 12 | 10 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 12 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | SW 15 | SW 17 | SW 17 | WNW 8 | SW 16 | NW 8 | NW 8 | SW 15 | SW 15 | NW 8 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | WNW 20 |
167 | 115 | 123 | 136 | 358 | 346 | 208 | 432 | 268 | 133 | 429 | 465 | 242 | 471 | 418 | 407 | 297 | 412 | 683 | 657 | 1043 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 13 | SW 16 | SW 16 | WNW 11 | WNW 16 | WNW 16 | SW 16 | WNW 14 | WNW 14 | SW 15 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | SW 16 | W 18 | NW 11 | WNW 11 | SSW 18 | NW 13 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | SW 15 |
89 | 91 | 171 | 46 | 151 | 217 | 314 | 330 | 312 | 370 | 215 | 131 | 489 | 6 | 128 | 81 | 209 | 178 | 138 | 131 | 489 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SW 18 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | WNW 15 | S 11 | SW 16 | WNW 13 | S 10 | S 10 | WNW 12 | S 9 | NW 9 | SSW 19 | WNW 14 | SSW 18 | WNW 5 | WNW 23 | WNW 12 |
101 | 68 | 51 | 113 | 28 | 28 | 246 | 9 | 427 | 273 | 8 | 2 | 94 | 2 | 26 | 142 | 71 | 211 | 9 | 207 | 180 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 4 | WNW 11 | NW 5 | NW 6 | NW 6 | NW 8 | — | NW 8 | NW 8 | — | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 8 | NW 7 | NW 7 | WNW 6 | NW 5 | NW 4 | — | WNW 5 | — |
6 | 382 | 107 | 120 | 379 | 381 | — | 275 | 447 | — | 183 | 266 | 413 | 278 | 103 | 67 | 102 | 21 | — | 11 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 6 | 180 | 23 | 6 | 180 | 6 | 0 | 180 | 6 | 0 | 6 | 11 | 6 | 181 | 6 | 6 | 181 | 6 | 0 | 123 | 0 |
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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.










