Salmon Creek surf break

Salmon Creek surfForecast / CAL – Sonoma / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 am Saturday 25 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
13.4° C
(Which is 1.6°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 Sunday (Apr 26) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 8s 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 2.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 01) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Sun 26th Apr)2.5ft (0.7m) 16s
Best Surf 8PM (Thu 30th Apr)10ft (3.0m) 9s
Most Powerful 8PM (Fri 1st May)8ft (2.5m) 12s

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 14°C on Sun afternoon, min 9°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed morning, min 9°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Friday
1
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
2
0
0
0
3
0
1
2
0
2
2
0
1
1
1
4
3
1
4
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
WNW
9
0.8
WNW
11
0.7
WNW
16
0.9
WNW
15
0.9
WNW
14
1
WNW
13
0.9
WNW
13
0.9
WNW
12
0.9
WNW
12
0.8
WNW
12
0.7
WNW
11
1.3
NW
8
0.7
WNW
18
1.8
NW
10
2.2
NW
8
2
WNW
9
2.5
WNW
9
2.5
WNW
10
1.9
WNW
9
2.4
WNW
10
2.3
NW
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
94
153
263
309
293
342
261
237
247
171
115
210
276
689
632
623
1171
1255
553
1050
1019
Wind (km/h)
10
W
15
WSW
5
NW
15
WNW
20
W
15
NW
5
WSW
15
WNW
10
NNW
5
SW
15
WNW
10
NNW
5
WNW
25
WNW
20
NW
15
WNW
20
WNW
0
NE
5
W
20
WNW
0
ENE
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
on
on
cross-on
glassy
on
cross-on
glassy
on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
on
on
glassy
cross-on
on
glassy
High Tide
8:16PM1.48m
7:37AM1.34m
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
Low Tide
1:25PM0.00m
2:15AM0.58m
2:17PM0.09m
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
cloud
cloud
cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
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6:22
6:22
6:20
6:18
6:18
6:16
6:15
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7:57
7:58
7:59
8:00
8:00
8:01
8:02
Temp °C
12
13
12
13
14
12
13
14
12
15
15
13
16
16
13
15
15
12
15
16
12
9
10
9
10
9
8
11
11
8
14
12
10
14
13
8
12
12
10
14
13
9
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
WNW
9
0.7
WNW
8
0.7
WNW
16
0.9
WNW
15
0.9
WNW
14
1
WNW
13
0.9
WNW
13
0.9
WNW
12
1
NW
6
0.8
WNW
7
0.7
WNW
11
1
NW
8
0.9
WNW
8
0.9
WNW
16
1
WNW
15
1.1
WNW
14
0.3
SW
14
1.1
WNW
13
1.4
WNW
12
1.2
WNW
12
2.3
NW
10
Energy kJ
94
59
263
309
293
342
261
237
66
66
115
122
109
376
411
487
33
378
532
410
1019
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
S
13
0.6
W
14
0.7
WNW
8
0.4
SSW
12
0.4
SSW
12
0.4
NW
8
0.9
NW
9
0.4
SSW
12
0.9
WNW
12
0.8
WNW
12
0.3
S
11
0.7
WNW
11
0.8
WNW
11
0.3
S
12
0.2
WSW
15
0.4
SW
14
0.2
S
11
0.3
SW
14
0.3
SW
13
0.2
WSW
13
1.3
WNW
12
Energy kJ
90
153
58
50
49
23
112
48
247
171
22
115
135
25
21
54
9
29
28
17
517
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
WNW
11
0.5
S
13
0.5
S
13
0.2
WSW
13
0.3
SW
14
0.4
SSW
12
0.4
SSW
12
0.3
SW
16
0.3
SW
13
0.3
S
11
0.3
SW
13
0.4
SW
16
0.7
WNW
18
0.3
SW
12
0.2
S
11
0.2
S
11
0.2
SSW
13
0.2
S
11
0.2
S
10
0.2
SSW
12
0.2
WSW
13
Energy kJ
47
89
89
17
33
48
48
40
27
21
28
64
276
23
9
9
17
9
8
14
17
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
WNW
11
0.6
W
8
0.9
WNW
8
1
WNW
8
0.8
WNW
5
1.1
NW
9
1.1
NW
4
1.3
NW
6
0.9
NW
8
1.3
NW
8
1.8
NW
10
2.2
NW
8
2
WNW
9
2.5
WNW
9
2.5
WNW
10
1.9
WNW
9
2.4
WNW
10
Energy kJ
130
48
105
125
28
172
46
132
82
210
689
632
623
1171
1255
553
1050
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
1
2
2
3
2
2
2
1
3
2
2
2
4
2
4
4
2
4
Distance (km)
37
181
0
181
1115
6
0
182
6
0
618
6
37
181
23
6
547
0
37
181
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Sonoma County
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
3
2
2
3
3
4
4
4
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
3
1
3
2
2
4
4
3
4
4
3
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
5
7
7
8
6
6
5
5
5
6
5
7
5
5
4
6
5
6
4
4
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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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