Salmon Creek surf break

Salmon Creek surfForecast / CAL – Sonoma / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 pm Sunday 26 Apr 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
13.2° C
(Which is 1.4°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

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 (Apr 28) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 7s. 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 2.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 02) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Tue 28th Apr)2.5ft (0.7m) 12s
Best Surf 2AM (Thu 30th Apr)5.5ft (1.7m) 10s
Most Powerful 5PM (Sat 2nd May)8ft (2.5m) 11s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Tue afternoon, min 9°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri afternoon, min 9°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed night, fresh winds from the WNW by Fri afternoon).

Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Friday
1
Saturday
2
Sun
3
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
0
1
2
0
1
2
0
4
3
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
2
2
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
WNW
13
0.9
WNW
13
1
WNW
12
0.8
WNW
12
0.7
WNW
12
0.7
WNW
11
1.1
NW
8
1.4
NW
8
1.7
WNW
10
1.7
WNW
10
1.5
WNW
9
2.4
NW
9
2.5
NW
10
2.3
NW
10
3
WNW
8
2.4
WNW
10
2.4
WNW
12
2.5
NW
11
1.7
WNW
8
1.3
WNW
11
1
WNW
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
342
261
314
180
119
115
143
266
576
553
378
904
1365
978
1342
1050
1501
1652
363
412
534
Wind (km/h)
15
NW
10
WNW
25
WNW
10
NNW
5
WSW
20
WNW
10
NNW
10
WNW
20
WNW
5
NNE
5
W
20
WNW
15
NW
20
WNW
30
WNW
20
NW
25
WNW
30
WNW
20
WNW
10
WNW
10
WSW
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
glassy
on
cross-on
on
on
glassy
glassy
on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
on
on
on
on
cross-on
High Tide
8:54PM1.56m
8:46AM1.32m
9:28PM1.63m
9:48AM1.30m
9:58PM1.67m
10:44AM1.29m
10:25PM1.69m
11:36AM1.29m
10:51PM1.70m
12:25PM1.28m
11:16PM1.70m
1:13PM1.26m
11:42PM1.68m
2:01PM1.24m
Low Tide
3:09AM0.39m
3:01PM0.20m
3:56AM0.21m
3:41PM0.32m
4:38AM0.07m
4:18PM0.46m
5:16AM-0.04m
4:54PM0.61m
5:51AM-0.11m
5:29PM0.74m
6:25AM-0.14m
6:05PM0.85m
7:00AM-0.15m
6:40PM0.94m
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
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6:20
6:18
6:18
6:16
6:15
6:13
6:13
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7:59
8:00
8:00
8:01
8:02
8:04
8:05
Temp °C
11
13
13
11
14
15
13
14
15
12
15
16
14
15
17
13
13
14
11
12
12
7
10
9
7
13
12
10
12
11
8
14
14
10
12
12
7
8
9
5
10
11
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
WNW
13
0.9
WNW
13
1
WNW
12
0.8
WNW
12
0.9
NW
7
0.7
WNW
11
0.7
WNW
11
1.1
NW
8
0.8
WNW
16
1.7
WNW
10
1.5
WNW
9
0.9
WNW
13
0.9
WNW
13
0.9
WNW
12
0.2
WSW
13
0.9
WNW
12
0.2
SSW
18
0.1
SW
18
0.9
WNW
11
1.3
WNW
11
1.3
WNW
9
Energy kJ
342
261
314
180
71
115
113
151
295
501
378
273
249
241
17
237
31
12
190
412
261
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSW
12
0.7
NW
8
0.4
SSW
12
0.3
SW
13
0.7
WNW
12
0.3
S
11
0.4
SW
16
0.8
WNW
11
0.3
S
12
1
WNW
15
1
WNW
13
0.3
SW
14
0.2
WSW
14
0.3
SW
13
0.1
S
12
0.2
WSW
13
0.2
WSW
13
0.1
S
11
0.3
WNW
19
0.6
WNW
17
1
WNW
16
Energy kJ
48
74
48
27
119
22
64
133
25
405
373
33
18
28
3
17
17
2
74
229
534
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SW
15
0.4
SSW
12
0.3
SW
15
0.3
S
11
0.3
S
11
0.3
SW
13
0.4
S
12
0.5
WNW
18
0.3
SW
12
0.2
WSW
15
0.4
SW
14
0.2
S
11
0.2
S
11
0.2
S
10
0.1
S
10
0.1
S
12
0.1
S
10
0.1
SW
12
0.3
SW
16
0.3
SW
16
0.3
SW
16
Energy kJ
34
48
37
21
22
28
44
178
23
21
54
9
9
8
2
3
2
6
41
41
42
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
NW
8
1
NW
9
1
WNW
5
1.1
NW
6
0.9
WNW
7
1.1
NW
8
1.4
NW
8
1.7
WNW
10
2
NW
8
2.4
NW
9
2.5
NW
10
2.3
NW
10
3
WNW
8
2.4
WNW
10
2.4
WNW
12
2.5
NW
11
1.7
WNW
8
Energy kJ
98
152
44
72
93
143
266
576
553
904
1365
978
1342
1050
1501
1652
363
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
1
2
2
1
2
2
1
4
3
2
4
3
3
4
4
1
2
3
4
Distance (km)
6
6
181
6
0
182
6
60
182
0
0
181
6
60
182
178
181
547
180
6
325
Best forecast wave conditions in Sonoma County
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
2
2
2
4
3
4
3
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
2
2
2
3
3
1
4
3
2
4
4
3
4
4
2
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
6
5
5
5
9
7
8
6
5
4
5
8
6
5
4
4
4
4
4
5
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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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