Salmon Creek Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, folks, let’s get into it. The 16-day window out at Salmon Creek starts with a bit of a flat spell, so we’re waiting for the ocean to wake up. The first few days aren’t offering anything worth paddling for, and that holds through the end of July. We’re looking at a solid gap of poor conditions before things start to turn around.

Alright, so from the 25th of July right through the end of the month, it’s a write-off. The winds are howling onshore from the WNW and the swell is messy. Even when the swell height gets up around 6.6ft to 9.8ft on the 29th, the period is a short 8 seconds and the wind is ruining any hope of a decent wave. The combined swell energy is moderate to strong (1092 to 1588), but it’s all chop.

We creep into August and still, nothing great. The 1st and 2nd have a bit of size, but the wind isn’t co-operating, and the period remains short. The water is about 59° and a touch warmer than normal for this time of year. The surf is marginal at best.

Then, we finally get a glimmer. The standout window kicks off on the morning of the 5th of August. The swell drops to 3.3ft from the WNW, period a short 8 seconds, and the combined swell energy is weak (214). But! The wind comes from the S, swinging cross-offshore. That’s the key—clean conditions. The wave comment says “expect good surf conditions.” For this exposed stretch, that’s the best we’re going to see in this run. It’s small, but it’ll be clean and lined up enough for a fun session. You’ll have company though, crowds are sometimes an issue here.

The morning of the 6th holds similar, with 3.0ft NW swell and light cross-off winds. Again, clean, small waves. The energy drops to 158.

The real highlight, the one you should circle on the calendar, is the morning of the 9th of August. Sunday morning, 5.6ft from the NW, period 8 seconds, combined energy moderate at 649. The wind is light S, cross-offshore, and the wave comment explicitly says “expect very good surf conditions.” That’s the pick of the 16 days. It’s not a monster, but with clean cross-off winds, that NW swell will have some push and shape. This spot is very consistent, so you can rely on it offering something. Just be aware that crowds are possible, especially on a weekend.

The afternoon of the 8th also looks tidy, with 4.3ft from the WNW and clean cross-off winds.

So, to sum it up: Surfable days are thin on the ground, but the 5th, 6th, and especially the morning of the 9th are the ones to aim for. The rest of the run is either too windy, too chopped, or simply too small.

Stay keen, check the cams, and don’t sleep on that Sunday session.

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