
Surf Forecasts:
Salmon Creek surf forecast from 10 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 10 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period, NW swell with cross-onshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 10 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period, NW swell with 1,242 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 10 Aug, 2AM (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 Monday (Aug 10) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 2.2m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 15s 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 3.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 10) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 3s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 13) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Mon 10th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Mon 10th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Mon 10th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Salmon Creek over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here, let’s take a look at what we’ve got coming down the line.
Right off the bat, don’t get your hopes up too high. We’re looking at a bit of a flat spell before things start to wake up. The first real chance to get wet won't be until Monday morning the 11th, and even then it’s only marginal. The swell’s around 5ft from the WNW with a 9-second period, but the wind is cross-shore, so expect some little ripples on the face. It’s not exactly firing.
Sunday the 10th is a write-off – poor surf conditions and a cross-onshore breeze. You’re better off staying on the beach.
The first real glimmer of hope comes Wednesday morning the 12th. Salmon Creek has a clean 5ft swell from the WNW with a 9-second period, and we’ve got light cross-offshore winds from the south. That’s a proper window for a session. The combined energy is moderate at 487, so there’s a bit of push behind it. The water temp is sitting at 59°, which is pretty much average for the time of year, so don’t expect any warm baths.
The real standout, the one you want to mark on your calendar, is Saturday morning the 15th. Expect very good surf conditions with a 3ft swell from the SW, but it’s a groundswell with a 17-second period – that’s a long period, meaning proper lines and plenty of energy (614 combined). The wind is light and cross-offshore, so the face will be clean. This is the best on offer. Keep in mind, with a long period swell like that, Salmon Creek being an exposed beach break might make it a bit wonky, but the size is manageable. Crowds can be a thing here sometimes, so if you’re keen, get there early.
After that, things drop off again. The following week gets blown out by onshore winds from the WNW, and the surf quality turns to poor. You get a small reprieve on Friday morning the 21st – clean conditions again with a 6ft swell from the WNW, but the period is short at 7 seconds, so it’ll be a bit crumbly and less powerful. It’s okay, but not the same quality as the 15th.
Beyond that, it’s mostly marginal with small, short-period swell and onshore winds. The few days around the 22nd and 23rd are not worth paddling out for.
So, bottom line: if you’ve got one day to surf, make it Saturday the 15th. Wednesday the 12th is a solid backup. The rest is mostly waiting around.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sun afternoon, min 12°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed afternoon, min 12°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Sun 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 9 | NW 9 | WNW 9 | NW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | NW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SSW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
599 | 1242 | 440 | 316 | 430 | 313 | 264 | 388 | 354 | 267 | 346 | 307 | 264 | 188 | 171 | 223 | 255 | 540 | 268 | 367 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | off | cross | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross | glassy | cross-off | cross | glassy |
High Tide | 8:24PM2.02m | 10:54AM1.43m | 9:23PM2.06m | 11:34AM1.49m | 10:18PM2.05m | 12:12PM1.56m | 11:11PM1.99m | 12:47PM1.61m | 00:02AM1.88m | 1:22PM1.66m | 00:54AM1.72m | 1:56PM1.70m | 1:47AM1.55m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:35PM1.03m | 3:59AM-0.25m | 3:36PM0.94m | 4:46AM-0.30m | 4:32PM0.83m | 5:30AM-0.29m | 5:25PM0.71m | 6:11AM-0.23m | 6:17PM0.61m | 6:50AM-0.10m | 7:09PM0.52m | 7:28AM0.07m | 8:01PM0.46m | |||||||
— | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | |
8:13 | — | — | 8:12 | — | — | 8:10 | — | — | 8:09 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:06 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 13 | 19 | 19 | 13 | 18 | 18 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 14 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 15 |
Feels °C | 19 | 13 | 17 | 18 | 11 | 18 | 19 | 13 | 17 | 17 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | NW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | NW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | NW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 |
148 | 838 | 440 | 316 | 430 | 313 | 264 | 388 | 354 | 267 | 346 | 307 | 264 | 158 | 93 | 74 | 57 | 540 | 268 | 367 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | SW 13 |
34 | 142 | 138 | 125 | 68 | 101 | 136 | 197 | 108 | 167 | 163 | 157 | 153 | 188 | 171 | 167 | 169 | 37 | 34 | 138 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 21 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SSW 12 | S 12 | S 12 | SW 13 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | SSW 20 | SSW 18 | SW 18 | S 11 | SW 13 | WNW 7 |
18 | 24 | 12 | 60 | 133 | 94 | 113 | 48 | 25 | 25 | 63 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 149 | 223 | 255 | 37 | 144 | 35 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 9 | NW 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSE 2 | SSE 3 | S 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
599 | 1242 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 203 | 11 | 392 | 37 | 0 | 33 | 143 | 0 | 0 | 158 | 0 | 39 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 39 | 0 | 0 | 33 | 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.
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