Salmon Creek surf break

Salmon Creek surfForecast / CAL – Sonoma / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 pm Friday 08 May 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
13.3° 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 Monday (May 11) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 9s 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 2.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 10) 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+) 8AM (Mon 11th May)6ft (1.9m) 9s
Best Surf 8AM (Mon 11th May)6ft (1.9m) 9s
Most Powerful 8PM (Sun 10th May)8ft (2.5m) 8s

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 19°C on Sun afternoon, min 11°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue morning, min 11°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
9
Sunday
10
Monday
11
Tuesday
12
Wednesday
13
Thursday
14
Fri
15
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
0
0
1
1
0
3
3
2
3
3
2
2
3
3
3
2
1
2
1
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.8
NW
7
1.5
WNW
7
2.4
WNW
7
1.8
WNW
7
1.4
WNW
11
2.5
WNW
8
2
WNW
9
1.7
WNW
11
1.6
WNW
11
1.5
WNW
11
1.5
WNW
11
1.3
WNW
11
1
WNW
12
1.2
WNW
11
1.5
WNW
12
1.3
WNW
11
1.2
W
11
0.8
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
15
2.5
WNW
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
312
199
495
329
495
762
587
698
608
515
524
394
303
376
589
430
338
330
314
283
717
Wind (km/h)
15
NW
15
WNW
25
WNW
15
NW
15
WNW
20
WNW
10
NNW
5
W
10
WNW
5
SSE
10
S
10
SW
5
SSE
15
SSE
10
S
5
SE
5
SSW
10
WSW
5
N
10
WNW
25
WNW
cross-on
on
on
on
on
on
cross-on
glassy
on
glassy
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-on
glassy
on
on
High Tide
4:10AM1.29m
6:55PM1.27m
5:24AM1.22m
7:28PM1.36m
6:42AM1.19m
7:59PM1.47m
7:58AM1.19m
8:29PM1.59m
9:08AM1.23m
9:00PM1.72m
10:13AM1.28m
9:34PM1.84m
11:15AM1.33m
Low Tide
11:31PM1.00m
11:37AM0.08m
00:42AM0.87m
12:30PM0.13m
1:39AM0.69m
1:18PM0.20m
2:27AM0.46m
2:04PM0.30m
3:12AM0.22m
2:48PM0.41m
3:55AM-0.02m
3:31PM0.55m
4:39AM-0.24m
4:16PM0.67m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:07
6:05
6:05
6:03
6:03
6:01
6:01
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:09
8:09
8:10
8:12
8:13
8:14
8:15
8:15
1
Temp °C
14
16
18
15
17
19
16
19
19
14
17
17
12
14
16
13
12
14
13
15
17
10
13
15
11
15
15
13
19
18
13
16
16
12
12
14
12
10
12
12
13
12
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
WNW
15
0.6
WNW
14
0.4
SW
16
1
WNW
12
1.4
WNW
11
0.5
SW
18
2
WNW
9
1.7
WNW
11
1.6
WNW
11
1.5
WNW
11
1.5
WNW
11
1.3
WNW
11
1
WNW
12
1.2
WNW
11
1.5
WNW
12
1.3
WNW
11
1.2
W
11
1
W
10
0.8
WNW
10
0.8
SSW
15
0.8
SSW
15
Energy kJ
130
165
87
329
495
154
587
698
608
515
524
394
303
376
589
430
338
208
131
283
275
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SW
18
0.5
W
11
0.4
SSW
20
0.6
SW
16
0.7
SW
18
0.4
SW
14
0.6
SW
15
0.6
SW
16
0.7
SW
16
0.7
SW
16
0.7
SW
15
0.7
SW
15
0.6
SW
14
0.7
W
13
0.6
SSW
13
0.6
SSW
13
0.6
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
16
0.7
WNW
9
0.2
S
10
Energy kJ
152
56
152
211
323
73
181
206
261
251
217
217
169
176
120
120
181
330
314
86
8
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SW
12
0.5
SW
19
0.2
SSW
12
0.4
SSW
20
0.1
SW
11
0.4
SSW
18
0.1
S
13
0.2
S
12
0.2
S
12
0.2
S
14
0.2
S
11
0.5
WNW
5
0.6
SSW
14
0.4
SW
18
0.4
SSW
18
0.5
SW
13
0.3
SSE
12
0.2
S
10
0.2
WNW
18
Energy kJ
40
184
14
149
4
123
3
12
11
16
10
14
125
79
123
84
27
8
30
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.8
NW
7
1.5
WNW
7
2.4
WNW
7
1.8
WNW
7
1.5
NW
7
2.5
WNW
8
2.1
NW
8
0.6
W
3
0.9
WNW
5
1.2
WNW
7
2.5
WNW
7
Energy kJ
312
199
495
299
229
762
567
8
44
116
717
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
2
3
4
2
4
3
3
3
3
3
2
3
3
3
2
3
2
3
2
Distance (km)
6
60
180
6
6
181
6
0
6
0
0
338
0
0
0
0
26
39
0
6
180
Best forecast wave conditions in Sonoma County
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
4
4
3
3
3
3
2
3
3
3
2
3
2
3
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
4
2
2
4
4
2
4
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
4
4
5
6
5
4
9
9
9
9
9
8
9
5
6
6
5
5
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.

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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