Salmon Creek Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.35° N 123.07° W

Salmon Creek Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 am 29 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Salmon Creek sea temperature is
15.8°C
2.2° 

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 30 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 2 Nov, 1AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 20s period, WNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 5 Nov, 4PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 17s period, WNW swell with 4,031 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 30 Oct, 11AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 16s period with SW 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 Friday (Oct 30) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 12s. 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 17s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Nov 05) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11AM (Fri 30th Oct)3.5ft (1.0m) 16s
Best Surf 1AM (Mon 2nd Nov)3ft (0.9m) 20s
Most Powerful 4PM (Thu 5th Nov)8ft (2.5m) 17s

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


Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat night. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu afternoon, min 9°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Tue afternoon, min 10°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
29
Friday
30
Saturday
31
Sunday
1
Monday
2
Tuesday
3
Wednesday
4
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2
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2
2
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4
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4
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
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SW
15
1
SW
15
1
SW
15
1
SW
16
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SW
15
1
SW
15
1
SW
14
1
SW
14
1
SW
14
1.2
SSW
16
1.1
SW
16
0.9
WNW
20
1.6
WNW
18
1.7
WNW
18
1.8
WNW
17
1.7
WNW
16
1.7
WNW
16
2.2
W
14
2.2
W
13
1.9
WNW
13
1.6
WNW
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
435
429
459
489
465
418
407
401
407
683
565
706
1695
1753
1893
1493
1455
2005
1657
1192
730
Wind (km/h)
5
E
5
W
5
NNW
0
SSW
20
WNW
5
N
0
SSW
10
SW
5
NW
5
NW
20
WNW
5
NE
5
ESE
5
W
10
ENE
10
E
10
SW
10
E
10
SE
20
SSE
5
SW
Wind State
glassy
on
cross-on
glassy
on
glassy
glassy
cross
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-off
glassy
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cross-off
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off
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
High Tide
1:05PM1.93m
3:51AM1.35m
1:59PM1.84m
4:58AM1.36m
3:05PM1.71m
6:02AM1.40m
4:21PM1.58m
6:57AM1.47m
5:44PM1.47m
7:43AM1.56m
7:05PM1.41m
8:23AM1.66m
8:19PM1.38m
Low Tide
8:31PM-0.27m
8:16AM1.06m
9:32PM-0.19m
9:35AM1.08m
10:39PM-0.10m
11:08AM1.02m
11:47PM-0.01m
12:35PM0.87m
00:49AM0.07m
1:45PM0.66m
1:43AM0.17m
2:42PM0.45m
2:31AM0.29m
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Temp °C
15
17
14
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16
13
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15
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15
12
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18
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20
14
14
16
15
Feels °C
13
15
12
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13
10
13
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12
12
9
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15
12
12
16
12
12
12
14
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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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