Salmon Creek Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.35° N 123.07° W

Salmon Creek Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 pm 24 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Salmon Creek sea temperature is
15.3°C
0.7° 

Salmon Creek surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Salmon Creek surf forecast from 25 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 1 Oct, 2AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 10s period, NW swell with cross-onshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 1 Oct, 8PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 10s period, NW swell with 2,242 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 26 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 9s period with WNW 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 Saturday (Sep 26) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 13s. 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 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Oct 01) 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 (Sat 26th Sep)6ft (1.8m) 9s
Best Surf 2AM (Thu 1st Oct)10ft (3.0m) 10s
Most Powerful 8PM (Thu 1st Oct)10ft (3.0m) 10s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Salmon Creek over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Thu afternoon, min 10°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WNW on Fri afternoon, calm by Sat morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Tue afternoon, min 11°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WNW on Sun afternoon, calm by Tue morning).

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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
10:09PM1.62m
10:57AM1.59m
10:56PM1.60m
11:22AM1.68m
11:44PM1.57m
11:48AM1.76m
00:35AM1.51m
12:18PM1.83m
1:31AM1.43m
12:51PM1.86m
2:34AM1.35m
1:31PM1.87m
3:48AM1.28m
Low Tide
4:27PM0.55m
4:40AM0.18m
5:03PM0.40m
5:11AM0.26m
5:40PM0.26m
5:42AM0.38m
6:19PM0.12m
6:16AM0.53m
7:02PM0.02m
6:51AM0.69m
7:50PM-0.04m
7:31AM0.84m
8:44PM-0.05m
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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.

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