
Surf Forecasts:
Salmon Creek surf forecast from 25 Jun 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 28 Jun, 11PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 10s period, NW swell with cross-onshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 30 Jun, 8PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 10s period, NW swell with 2,307 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 28 Jun, 11PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 10s period with NW 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 Sunday (Jun 28) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 15s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 24s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Salmon Creek in the next 16 days are 3.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 30) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Sun 28th Jun) | 10ft (3.0m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Sun 28th Jun) | 10ft (3.0m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Tue 30th Jun) | 11ft (3.5m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Salmon Creek over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu afternoon, min 10°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu morning, strong winds from the WNW by Sat afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon afternoon, min 10°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WNW on Sun afternoon, calm by Tue morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 25 | Friday 26 | Saturday 27 | Sunday 28 | Monday 29 | Tuesday 30 | Wednesday 1 | |||||||||||||||
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) | SSW 16 | NW 7 | NW 7 | SW 19 | SW 14 | SW 18 | SW 18 | WNW 7 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 10 | NW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
441 | 658 | 404 | 234 | 214 | 600 | 246 | 724 | 897 | 658 | 1430 | 1478 | 1596 | 1602 | 1539 | 1161 | 1696 | 1993 | 1335 | 1647 | 989 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | on |
High Tide | 9:58AM1.16m | 8:26PM1.77m | 10:55AM1.23m | 9:03PM1.78m | 11:43AM1.28m | 9:39PM1.79m | 12:23PM1.31m | 10:16PM1.79m | 12:59PM1.33m | 10:53PM1.78m | 1:32PM1.33m | 11:31PM1.76m | 2:03PM1.34m | 00:09AM1.72m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:29PM0.90m | 4:02AM-0.02m | 3:19PM0.99m | 4:40AM-0.09m | 4:06PM1.04m | 5:17AM-0.13m | 4:48PM1.06m | 5:52AM-0.16m | 5:28PM1.06m | 6:25AM-0.17m | 6:05PM1.05m | 6:58AM-0.17m | 6:43PM1.02m | ||||||||
5:48 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | |
— | 8:38 | — | — | 8:38 | — | — | 8:39 | — | — | 8:39 | — | — | 8:39 | — | — | 8:39 | — | — | 8:38 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 19 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 14 |
Feels °C | 15 | 12 | 10 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 16 | 15 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 8 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 8 | SSW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | WNW 10 | SSW 15 | SW 20 | WNW 10 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 |
198 | 419 | 220 | 211 | 214 | 600 | 246 | 342 | 371 | 258 | 258 | 174 | 1079 | 146 | 186 | 1161 | 199 | 197 | 238 | 211 | 163 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 21 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 19 | WNW 9 | SSW 13 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | SW 24 | SW 22 | SW 15 | SSW 21 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 21 | SW 13 | SW 20 |
441 | 45 | 177 | 234 | 177 | 16 | 67 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 22 | 18 | 171 | 45 | 106 | 99 | 100 | 52 | 45 | 44 | 97 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | W 14 | WNW 13 | — | — | — | — | SW 22 | SW 21 | — | S 11 | SW 19 | S 10 | — | S 10 | SW 21 | SSW 13 |
9 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 17 | — | — | — | — | 18 | 72 | — | 9 | 96 | 8 | — | 2 | 18 | 33 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NW 7 | NW 7 | WNW 6 | WNW 5 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 7 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 10 | NW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 10 | — | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 |
— | 658 | 404 | 126 | 75 | 40 | 129 | 724 | 897 | 658 | 1430 | 1478 | 1596 | 1602 | 1539 | — | 1696 | 1993 | 1335 | 1647 | 989 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 494 | 181 | 123 | 181 | 393 | 80 | 393 | 2126 | 148 | 6 | 524 | 23 | 37 | 181 | 23 | 33 | 525 | 178 | 80 | 547 | 23 |
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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.









