Salmon Creek Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's take a look at what Salmon Creek has got cooking for us. We're looking at a pretty slow start, so don't get your hopes up for the first few days. The water is sitting at 59°F, which is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

The first real window of opportunity isn't until Wednesday, the 2nd of September. The morning is looking tidy with a small 2ft swell from the SSW and a clean cross-offshore breeze. It's gutless, but the conditions are sweet. The combined swell energy is weak (233), so you'll be working for every ride, but it'll be a fun little session if you're keen on a longboard or a foamie.

The real standout, and the one I'd circle on the calendar, is the morning of Wednesday, the 9th of September. This is where things get serious. We've got a solid 7ft swell from the south, with a period of 12 seconds, pushing through some serious energy (1209). The wind is glassy, absolutely dead calm. That's a rare combo, and for Salmon Creek, it's going to be excellent. This is a session for the experienced crew though – at 7ft, it's getting too big for beginners, and the power will be real. The swell direction from the south works well here, as this spot likes a bit of west in it, but the quality of the conditions more than makes up for it.

After that, the swell drops off again, but there's another promising run starting around the 13th and 14th of September. The mornings on Sunday the 13th and Monday the 14th both show clean, cross-offshore winds with swell around 7ft to 7ft from the WNW. The energy is moderate to strong (818 and 753). The period is short, around 8-9 seconds, so it'll be a bit more of a windswell, but with clean conditions, it'll be fun. Just be aware that later in the afternoon on the 13th, the swell jumps to 10ft, which is way too big for this break and only for the brave.

Right, that's the lay of the land. Stay safe out there.

Rusty

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