Surf Forecasts:
Salmon Creek surf forecast from 12 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 12 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 8s period, WNW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 15 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 17s period, SW swell with 553 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 12 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 8s period with WNW 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 (Aug 12) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 16s. 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 1.0m 17s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 15) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Wed 12th Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Wed 12th Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Sat 15th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Salmon Creek over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed morning, min 12°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon afternoon, min 11°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | |||||||||||||||
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) | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SSW 16 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
315 | 267 | 307 | 254 | 207 | 191 | 174 | 166 | 255 | 553 | 314 | 502 | 489 | 465 | 367 | 305 | 305 | 208 | 297 | 258 | 173 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | on | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | on | on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | on | on | on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 12:12PM1.56m | 11:11PM1.99m | 12:47PM1.61m | 00:02AM1.88m | 1:22PM1.66m | 00:54AM1.72m | 1:56PM1.70m | 1:47AM1.55m | 2:29PM1.71m | 2:45AM1.37m | 3:04PM1.71m | 3:55AM1.22m | 3:41PM1.69m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:25PM0.71m | 6:11AM-0.23m | 6:17PM0.61m | 6:50AM-0.10m | 7:09PM0.52m | 7:28AM0.07m | 8:01PM0.46m | 8:05AM0.27m | 8:55PM0.41m | 8:43AM0.49m | 9:53PM0.39m | 9:25AM0.71m | 10:56PM0.37m | ||||||||
6:22 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | |
— | 8:09 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:06 | — | — | 8:05 | — | — | 8:02 | — | — | 8:01 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 18 | 13 | 16 | 17 | 13 | 15 | 17 | 13 | 16 | 17 | 13 | 17 | 17 | 13 | 17 | 18 | 14 | 20 | 20 | 18 |
Feels °C | 17 | 17 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 11 | 15 | 16 | 12 | 16 | 16 | 12 | 16 | 16 | 12 | 18 | 17 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SSW 13 |
315 | 267 | 307 | 254 | 207 | 145 | 114 | 84 | 54 | 553 | 314 | 502 | 489 | 465 | 367 | 305 | 305 | 208 | 297 | 258 | 116 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | W 9 | WNW 8 | SW 13 | SSW 16 |
108 | 167 | 161 | 157 | 153 | 191 | 174 | 130 | 167 | 37 | 35 | 20 | 86 | 72 | 69 | 28 | 28 | 39 | 22 | 82 | 173 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | S 12 | SSW 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | SSW 20 | SW 18 | SW 18 | WNW 10 | SW 13 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 11 | WNW 4 | S 10 | SSW 18 | SSW 9 | WNW 15 | WNW 14 |
28 | 25 | 25 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 149 | 166 | 255 | 20 | 85 | 22 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 4 | 8 | 63 | 8 | 21 | 67 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 5 | — | NW 5 | — | — | WNW 3 | NW 4 | WNW 3 | WNW 5 | WNW 5 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 28 | — | 13 | — | — | 3 | 7 | 8 | 56 | 67 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 33 | 525 | 0 | 0 | 181 | 11 | 0 | 37 | 6 | 39 | 182 | 6 | 39 | 158 | 0 | 37 | 123 | 6 | 60 | 123 | 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.
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