Salmon Creek surf break

Salmon Creek surfForecast / CAL – Sonoma / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 pm Sunday 24 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
11.8° C
(Which is 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 Wednesday (May 27) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 3.0m and 13s. Another secondary swell of 0.9m and 15s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Salmon Creek in the next 16 days are 3.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 27) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Wed 27th May)11ft (3.5m) 13s
Best Surf 2AM (Wed 27th May)11ft (3.5m) 13s
Most Powerful 5AM (Wed 27th May)11ft (3.5m) 13s

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 15°C on Tue afternoon, min 9°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WNW on Sun night, fresh winds from the WNW by Tue afternoon).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Fri afternoon, min 9°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds.

Sun
24
Monday
25
Tuesday
26
Wednesday
27
Thursday
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
1
0
1
0
0
!
!
0
!
4
2
2
2
0
0
0
0
0
1
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
WNW
16
1
WNW
14
1.2
WNW
13
0.9
SW
17
1.7
WNW
12
3
WNW
14
3.5
WNW
14
3.5
NW
13
3
WNW
12
3
WNW
11
3
NW
10
1.2
WNW
18
1.4
WNW
18
1.6
WNW
16
1.6
WNW
15
3
WNW
14
1.3
WNW
13
2.4
WNW
13
3.5
WNW
8
2.5
WNW
9
2
WNW
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
212
425
458
424
782
3483
4405
4509
2460
2052
1765
890
1165
1294
1091
3456
569
1909
1536
1119
551
Wind (km/h)
10
WSW
10
W
10
WSW
20
W
20
NW
25
WNW
35
WNW
15
NW
20
WNW
30
WNW
5
N
10
S
10
W
10
NW
15
WNW
30
WNW
20
NW
30
WNW
40
WNW
25
NW
20
WNW
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
on
on
on
cross-on
on
on
on
on
High Tide
7:26PM1.60m
7:27AM1.15m
8:05PM1.66m
8:44AM1.13m
8:39PM1.71m
9:52AM1.16m
9:10PM1.74m
10:52AM1.20m
9:40PM1.75m
11:44AM1.24m
10:09PM1.75m
12:32PM1.27m
10:39PM1.74m
1:15PM1.28m
Low Tide
1:59AM0.42m
1:29PM0.32m
2:54AM0.24m
2:16PM0.48m
3:41AM0.08m
3:01PM0.63m
4:21AM-0.04m
3:43PM0.77m
4:58AM-0.12m
4:25PM0.88m
5:33AM-0.17m
5:05PM0.96m
6:08AM-0.19m
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part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:54
5:52
5:52
5:52
5:50
5:50
5:50
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:23
8:23
8:24
8:25
8:27
8:27
8:28
8:29
Temp °C
14
12
14
14
13
14
15
13
15
15
13
15
15
13
14
16
14
15
16
13
15
12
11
12
11
10
8
8
7
11
10
8
13
12
11
11
12
9
9
8
7
10
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
WNW
9
1
WNW
14
1.2
WNW
13
1.1
WNW
13
0.9
SW
15
0.9
SW
16
0.9
SW
16
3
WNW
13
0.7
SW
14
0.7
SW
14
2.4
WNW
10
2
WNW
10
1.6
WNW
10
1.6
WNW
16
1.6
WNW
15
0.6
SSW
14
1.3
WNW
13
0.4
SSW
14
0.4
SSW
14
0.9
WNW
12
0.9
WNW
11
Energy kJ
108
425
458
408
331
353
358
3184
211
211
1147
733
460
1294
1091
129
569
71
75
196
183
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SW
15
0.7
NW
9
0.9
SW
15
0.9
SW
17
0.4
NW
17
0.2
S
10
0.2
S
10
0.9
SW
15
0.1
S
10
0.1
W
24
0.6
SSW
14
1.2
WNW
18
1.4
WNW
18
0.6
SSW
13
0.6
SSW
13
0.1
S
21
0.4
SSW
14
0.2
SSW
19
0.2
SSW
24
0.5
SW
22
0.6
SSW
21
Energy kJ
183
84
326
424
74
7
7
344
2
11
134
890
1165
120
120
9
73
37
54
229
297
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
WNW
16
0.6
SW
15
0.3
S
11
0.3
S
10
0.3
S
10
0.2
S
9
0.1
S
10
0.6
WNW
21
0.6
SSW
14
0.6
SSW
14
0.1
S
21
0.1
S
26
0.1
SW
24
0.2
SSW
18
0.4
SSW
13
0.4
SW
13
Energy kJ
212
171
20
17
16
7
2
359
127
121
9
13
22
32
67
42
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
WNW
3
1.7
WNW
12
3
WNW
14
3.5
WNW
14
3.5
NW
13
3
WNW
12
3
WNW
11
3
NW
10
1.3
WNW
9
1.5
WNW
7
3
WNW
14
1.9
NW
7
2.4
WNW
13
3.5
WNW
8
2.5
WNW
9
2
WNW
8
Energy kJ
3
782
3483
4405
4509
2460
2052
1765
264
224
3456
373
1909
1536
1119
551
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
2
1
2
2
3
4
4
1
3
4
4
4
4
2
3
2
2
3
3
Distance (km)
395
69
525
181
23
181
1086
11
60
182
11
0
143
6
6
180
178
181
524
178
80
Best forecast wave conditions in Sonoma County
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
4
3
4
4
4
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
4
2
9
9
3
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
2
2
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
9
9
7
6
7
7
7
9
9
6
5
5
5
7
7
5
7
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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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