Surf Forecasts:
Salmon Creek surf forecast from 21 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 21 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 12s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 27 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 8s period, NW swell with 993 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 21 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 14s period with SSW 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 Tuesday (Jul 21) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 11s. 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 3.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 27) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 22) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Tue 21st Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Tue 21st Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Mon 27th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Salmon Creek over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Hey folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into what’s on the table at Salmon Creek for the next couple of weeks.
Truth is, it’s a bit of a rough patch. This spot is exposed and very consistent, but the wind is going to be a real pain for most of the run. We’re looking at a long stretch of onshore wind starting on Thursday the 23rd of July, which is going to chop everything up. The swell energy comes and goes, but it doesn’t matter much if the breeze is blowing straight into your face.
Tuesday 21st July is a little window. We’ve got a small 3-foot swell from the SSW with a solid 13-second period, and the wind is light and cross-shore. The combined energy is moderate (453). It’s nothing to write home about, but it’ll be clean. The water temp is about average for the season. The next morning, Wednesday 22nd July, is the one to circle. The forecast shows a clean cross-offshore breeze with a 2-foot groundswell from the SW. That 15-second period will give it some real push, but the energy is still moderate (503). This is a long-period swell, so at a beach break, it might run a bit straight, but it could still be fun.
Thursday 23rd July through to Sunday 27th July is a total washout. Onshore winds from the WNW, mostly moderate to fresh breeze, just hammering the surf. The swell gets big, with a 10-foot wave on the 27th, but the wind is 25 mph onshore. That’s a mess. It’s going to be poor.
The onshore wind continues through the end of July, though we get a little 3-foot SSW swell on the 31st. The wind is still on it, though. The early part of August looks a little more promising, but it’s a long way out. Sunday 2nd August morning has a reading that suggests the wind and tide could be favorable, but the swell is predicted to be a hefty 10-foot from the NW. That’s for experts only, and the energy is very strong (2468). The wind is still onshore, so be cautious. Monday 3rd August offers a 8-foot swell from the NW with a 10-second period, but the wind is still onshore, so it’s a marginal call.
The best bet is that Wednesday 22nd July morning. It’s the only time the wind is working for us, even if the swell is small. After that, you’re waiting for the wind to change. This spot can get crowded sometimes, so if you do get out that Wednesday, don’t be surprised if you see a few others with the same idea.
Hang in there. The swell will come, and the wind will eventually turn.
- Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Tue afternoon, min 14°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sun afternoon, min 12°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | ||||||||||||||
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) | SW 16 | SSW 13 | SW 14 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SSW 9 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | WNW 10 | SSW 13 | SW 24 | SW 24 | SW 22 | SW 21 | SW 21 | SW 20 | SW 19 | NW 7 | NW 7 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 291 | 313 | 248 | 376 | 242 | 227 | 261 | 316 | 232 | 372 | 448 | 661 | 393 | 763 | 641 | 634 | 627 | 623 | 465 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross | cross | off | cross-off | cross | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on |
High Tide | 5:33AM1.09m | 5:29PM1.71m | 7:16AM1.06m | 6:14PM1.71m | 8:48AM1.13m | 7:02PM1.73m | 9:54AM1.22m | 7:49PM1.74m | 10:43AM1.29m | 8:36PM1.77m | 11:21AM1.33m | 9:19PM1.80m | |||||||
Low Tide | 11:47PM0.45m | 11:00AM0.66m | 00:55AM0.34m | 11:59AM0.86m | 1:57AM0.24m | 1:06PM0.99m | 2:51AM0.14m | 2:10PM1.06m | 3:37AM0.06m | 3:05PM1.08m | 4:18AM-0.00m | 3:52PM1.06m | 4:55AM-0.05m | ||||||
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 | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — |
 | 8:31 | — | 8:30 | — | — | 8:30 | — | — | 8:30 | — | — | 8:29 | — | — | 8:28 | — | — | 8:28 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 20 | 22 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 16 | 18 | 20 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 16 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 21 | 18 |
Feels °C | 16 | 19 | 21 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 12 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 17 | 16 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | SSW 13 | S 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SSW 9 | S 8 | SSW 14 | S 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 21 | SSW 12 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 18 |
| kJ | 169 | 313 | 225 | 376 | 240 | 227 | 124 | 316 | 179 | 372 | 204 | 307 | 286 | 763 | 195 | 634 | 627 | 526 | 442 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | S 11 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 7 | SW 14 | SW 26 | SW 24 | SW 24 | SW 22 | SSW 12 | SW 21 | S 12 | S 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 |
| kJ | 291 | 114 | 248 | 220 | 242 | 189 | 261 | 86 | 147 | 329 | 448 | 661 | 393 | 260 | 641 | 187 | 139 | 145 | 155 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 8 | NW 7 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 10 | S 7 | WSW 18 | S 12 | SW 16 | WSW 16 | SW 16 | — | SW 16 | SW 15 | — | SW 21 |
| kJ | 69 | 26 | 61 | 31 | 21 | 35 | 66 | 54 | 22 | 31 | 73 | 68 | 26 | 39 | — | 63 | 55 | — | 117 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | S 4 | — | — | — | WNW 10 | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | WNW 6 | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | NW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 8 | — | — | — | 232 | 61 | 52 | 188 | 67 | 44 | 214 | 170 | 196 | 623 | 465 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 6 | 23 | 33 | 0 | 33 | 33 | 6 | 182 | 180 | 6 | 80 | 180 | 6 | 80 | 180 | 123 | 80 | 180 | 123 |
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