Salmon Creek surf break

Salmon Creek surfForecast / CAL – Sonoma / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 am Monday 01 Jun 2026 PDT
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Salmon Creek surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Salmon Creek sea temperature is
12.6° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

Salmon Creek surf forecast from 1 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 5 Jun, 5AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period, WNW swell with cross-onshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 8 Jun, 5AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 10s period, NW swell with 1,838 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 2 Jun, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 17s 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 Tuesday (Jun 02) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 1.5m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 1.7m and 9s 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 10s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jun 08) at 5AM. 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+) 5AM (Tue 2nd Jun)3.5ft (1.0m) 17s
Best Surf 5AM (Fri 5th Jun)10ft (3.0m) 9s
Most Powerful 5AM (Mon 8th Jun)10ft (3.0m) 10s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Wed afternoon, min 11°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon morning, fresh winds from the WNW by Wed afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Thu afternoon, min 8°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NW on Thu morning, strong winds from the WNW by Fri afternoon).

Monday
1
Tuesday
2
Wednesday
3
Thursday
4
Friday
5
Saturday
6
Sunday
7
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
3
0
2
1
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
3
0
2
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SW
18
1
SW
18
1
SW
17
1
SW
16
1
SW
16
0.9
SW
16
2
WNW
7
2.5
NW
7
2.3
NW
8
2.5
WNW
9
3.5
WNW
9
3
WNW
9
3
WNW
9
3.5
WNW
8
3
WNW
8
2.5
WNW
8
3
WNW
8
2.5
WNW
9
2.4
WNW
10
2.3
WNW
10
2.5
WNW
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
470
614
587
521
502
416
372
662
682
997
1592
1380
1329
1829
1335
720
1086
1126
1057
1045
1307
Wind (km/h)
5
WSW
15
WNW
10
NW
10
WNW
20
WNW
20
NW
30
WNW
35
WNW
20
NW
20
WNW
30
WNW
20
NW
30
WNW
40
WNW
25
NW
30
WNW
40
WNW
20
NW
10
WNW
30
WNW
15
NW
cross-on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
cross-on
on
on
on
on
on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
High Tide
1:56PM1.28m
11:46PM1.70m
2:36PM1.27m
00:24AM1.66m
3:14PM1.26m
1:03AM1.59m
3:52PM1.26m
1:47AM1.51m
4:31PM1.29m
2:36AM1.40m
5:08PM1.34m
3:34AM1.27m
5:44PM1.42m
4:47AM1.16m
Low Tide
6:22PM1.04m
7:18AM-0.19m
7:01PM1.05m
7:54AM-0.17m
7:43PM1.05m
8:32AM-0.13m
8:33PM1.04m
9:13AM-0.08m
9:35PM1.00m
9:55AM-0.01m
10:46PM0.92m
10:39AM0.10m
11:57PM0.77m
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:50
5:50
5:48
5:48
5:48
5:48
5:48
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:29
8:30
8:30
8:30
8:31
8:32
8:32
Temp °C
18
18
14
16
16
15
20
21
15
17
20
16
18
20
14
16
17
14
16
18
16
17
16
12
14
14
11
14
14
10
13
15
10
12
13
7
10
9
7
13
12
11
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
WNW
10
1
SW
18
1
SW
17
1
SW
16
1
SW
16
0.9
SW
16
0.9
SW
15
0.8
SW
15
1.1
WNW
10
0.9
SW
19
1.1
SW
19
1.1
SW
19
1.1
SW
18
1.1
SW
18
1.1
SW
17
1
SW
16
0.9
SW
16
0.9
SW
16
2.4
WNW
10
0.8
SW
15
0.7
SW
15
Energy kJ
439
614
587
521
502
416
344
258
276
518
949
891
781
781
640
508
427
421
1057
269
217
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SW
18
0.2
S
14
0.2
S
12
0.1
SW
22
0.2
SSW
21
0.5
SW
20
0.5
SW
20
0.6
SW
14
0.6
SW
14
0.7
SW
16
0.1
S
11
0.1
S
11
0.1
S
12
0.1
S
11
0.9
SW
16
0.1
S
11
0.2
SSW
26
Energy kJ
470
16
11
18
43
186
186
167
167
258
2
3
3
2
358
2
65
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SW
15
0.2
S
15
0.1
SW
22
0.3
S
14
0.1
S
11
0.1
S
11
0.6
SW
18
0.1
S
13
0.2
S
12
0.1
W
19
0.1
S
26
0.2
S
10
Energy kJ
104
17
18
35
2
2
255
3
12
7
13
8
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
WNW
10
1.5
WNW
9
1.3
WNW
9
1.5
WNW
6
1.8
NW
7
2
WNW
7
2.5
NW
7
2.3
NW
8
2.5
WNW
9
3.5
WNW
9
3
WNW
9
3
WNW
9
3.5
WNW
8
3
WNW
8
2.5
WNW
8
3
WNW
8
2.5
WNW
9
2.3
WNW
10
2.5
WNW
10
Energy kJ
363
362
244
159
278
372
662
682
997
1592
1380
1329
1829
1335
720
1086
1126
1045
1307
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
3
2
1
3
2
2
2
3
3
4
3
3
4
3
2
4
4
2
4
Distance (km)
80
203
6
38
181
123
80
181
80
80
180
80
80
180
178
181
182
178
37
181
6
Best forecast wave conditions in Sonoma County
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
4
3
3
4
3
3
4
3
3
4
4
3
5
4
2
4
4
2
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
5
4
4
5
4
5
5
5
5
5
4
9
8
8
8
9
8
9
9
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.

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