Salmon Creek Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here with a look at what Salmon Creek has in store for us over the next couple of weeks. This isn't a spot that's gonna be pumping every day, but there are a few windows where things line up nicely.

The water temp is sitting at 58°, which is pretty much bang on average for this time of year, so no need for a thick suit just yet.

The first few days are a bit of a write-off. Monday morning has some small 3ft SSW swell, but it's onshore and the energy is only moderate (545). It's a marginal call at best. Monday afternoon and Tuesday look even worse, with poor conditions and light cross-onshore breezes messing things up.

Wednesday the 2nd of September morning shows a bit of promise. A small 1ft swell from the SW, but it's a long period of 19 seconds, and we've got a clean cross-off wind. The energy is still moderate (284), but it's a nice little improvement.

The standout, and the one I'd be circling on the calendar, is Thursday the 3rd of September morning. We've got a 2ft SW swell, a solid 19-second period, and the wind is glassy. That's a recipe for clean, glassy conditions. The energy is moderate (709), but everything else is pointing to a fun, clean session. Salmon Creek can be a bit inconsistent, but when it's glassy and the swell's from the SW, it's a treat.

Friday the 4th and Saturday the 5th are a no-go with onshore winds and messy conditions. The swell is around 3ft but the wind is just not cooperating.

Then, we get another good run. Sunday the 6th and Monday the 7th of September mornings both look excellent. Sunday morning has a 4ft SSW swell with a 15-second period and glassy conditions. Energy is moderate (611). Monday morning is almost identical: 4ft SSW swell, 14-second period, and again, glassy. The energy is a touch higher at 606. These are the cleanest, most promising sessions in the whole outlook.

The second week is a bit of a mixed bag. Tuesday the 8th has a bigger 5ft NW swell, but it's a short period of 7 seconds and onshore wind, making it a messy affair. Wednesday the 9th is a write-off with strong onshore winds. Thursday the 10th has a big 7ft WNW swell, with a moderate period of 11 seconds, but it's onshore and the energy is strong (1371). This one's for the experts only if it cleans up.

Friday the 11th of September is another good day. The morning has a 5ft WNW swell (8 seconds) with a clean cross-off breeze, and the afternoon has a 3ft SW swell (15 seconds) with the same clean wind. Both are looking good. The weekend after that is a bit onshore and messy, with the swell picking up again.

So, to sum it up: the best bets are the glassy mornings of Thursday the 3rd, Sunday the 6th, and Monday the 7th. The second week has a couple of promising windows on Friday the 11th, but the forecast is a bit less certain that far out.

Rusty, signing off.

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