Salmon Creek Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.35° N 123.07° W

Salmon Creek Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 pm 02 Nov 2026 (local time)

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Today's Salmon Creek sea temperature is
16.0°C
2.5° 

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 2 Nov 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 5 Nov, 10PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 13s period, WNW swell with cross-onshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 12 Nov, 4PM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 19s period, WNW swell with 17,511 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 2 Nov, 10PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 17s 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 Monday (Nov 02) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 15s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Salmon Creek in the next 16 days are 5.0m 19s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Nov 12) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Nov 11) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (PST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Mon 2nd Nov)6ft (1.8m) 17s
Best Surf10PM (Thu 5th Nov)10ft (3.0m) 13s
Most Powerful 4PM (Thu 12th Nov)16ft (5.0m) 19s

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


Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Tue morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu morning, min 11°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sat morning, min 13°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

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Wave
Height (m)
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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1968
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2315
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2019
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Wind (km/h)
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SSW
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S
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SSE
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NNW
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High Tide
4:44PM1.47m
6:43AM1.56m
6:05PM1.41m
7:23AM1.66m
7:19PM1.38m
7:58AM1.74m
8:25PM1.37m
8:31AM1.80m
9:25PM1.37m
9:00AM1.83m
10:20PM1.38m
9:28AM1.83m
11:12PM1.38m
Low Tide
11:49PM0.07m
12:45PM0.66m
00:43AM0.17m
1:42PM0.45m
1:31AM0.29m
2:32PM0.25m
2:13AM0.42m
3:16PM0.09m
2:53AM0.57m
3:55PM-0.03m
3:32AM0.71m
4:32PM-0.10m
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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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