Salmon Creek Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.35° N 123.07° W

Salmon Creek Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 am 28 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Salmon Creek sea temperature is
14.8°C
0.3° 

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 28 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 30 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 8s period, NW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 29 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period, NW swell with 1,186 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 30 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 8s period with NW 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 Wednesday (Sep 30) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 2.0m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.9m and 13s is also forecast. 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 9s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 29) at 8PM. 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+) 5AM (Wed 30th Sep)8ft (2.5m) 8s
Best Surf 5AM (Wed 30th Sep)8ft (2.5m) 8s
Most Powerful 8PM (Tue 29th Sep)10ft (3.0m) 9s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Tue afternoon, min 11°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sat morning, min 14°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
28
Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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567
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419
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704
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Wind (km/h)
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NNW
15
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25
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5
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High Tide
12:18PM1.83m
1:31AM1.43m
12:51PM1.86m
2:34AM1.35m
1:31PM1.87m
3:48AM1.28m
2:19PM1.83m
5:11AM1.25m
3:19PM1.77m
6:33AM1.29m
4:33PM1.70m
7:37AM1.36m
5:54PM1.65m
Low Tide
7:02PM0.02m
6:51AM0.69m
7:50PM-0.04m
7:31AM0.84m
8:44PM-0.05m
8:19AM0.98m
9:47PM-0.02m
9:24AM1.08m
11:01PM0.01m
10:58AM1.11m
00:17AM0.02m
12:33PM1.03m
1:25AM0.01m
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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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