Salmon Creek surf break

Salmon Creek surfForecast / CAL – Sonoma / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 am Friday 01 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
13.5° C
(Which is 1.5°C warmer than 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 Sunday (May 03) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.8m and 11s 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 1.9m 12s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 07) 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 (Sun 3rd May)2ft (0.6m) 18s
Best Surf 8AM (Sun 3rd May)2ft (0.6m) 18s
Most Powerful 8PM (Thu 7th May)6ft (1.9m) 12s

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 16°C on Fri afternoon, min 10°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Mon afternoon, min 10°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
1
Saturday
2
Sunday
3
Monday
4
Tuesday
5
Wednesday
6
Thursday
7
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
3
0
1
0
0
1
2
0
2
3
2
2
1
0
1
1
0
2
2
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.1
NW
8
2.1
WNW
8
2
WNW
8
1.6
WNW
8
1.7
WNW
12
1.3
WNW
9
0.6
WNW
18
0.9
WNW
16
1.3
WNW
14
1.6
WNW
14
1.5
WNW
13
1.4
WNW
13
1.2
WNW
12
1.1
WNW
12
0.9
WNW
12
1
WNW
11
1
WNW
11
1.1
WNW
14
1.2
WNW
13
1.7
WNW
12
1
WNW
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
599
587
538
334
789
238
240
452
697
969
793
669
412
322
211
230
226
415
454
802
265
Wind (km/h)
10
WNW
20
WNW
15
NW
20
WNW
20
WNW
10
NW
10
W
15
W
10
WNW
10
W
15
W
10
WNW
15
W
20
W
10
NW
5
WSW
15
W
10
WNW
10
W
20
WNW
15
NW
on
on
on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
on
on
on
High Tide
12:25PM1.28m
11:16PM1.70m
1:13PM1.26m
11:42PM1.68m
2:01PM1.24m
00:12AM1.65m
2:49PM1.22m
00:46AM1.61m
3:39PM1.19m
1:26AM1.55m
4:33PM1.17m
2:11AM1.47m
5:28PM1.17m
3:05AM1.38m
Low Tide
5:29PM0.74m
6:25AM-0.14m
6:05PM0.85m
7:00AM-0.15m
6:40PM0.94m
7:36AM-0.13m
7:18PM1.00m
8:16AM-0.10m
8:00PM1.04m
9:00AM-0.05m
8:53PM1.07m
9:49AM-0.01m
10:07PM1.06m
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clear
clear
clear
cloud
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6:15
6:13
6:13
6:11
6:11
6:09
6:09
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8:02
8:04
8:05
8:06
8:07
8:07
8:08
Temp °C
15
16
13
13
14
11
13
14
11
13
14
12
14
14
12
14
14
11
15
15
12
14
14
10
10
10
7
11
11
9
11
11
9
11
11
9
13
12
8
14
11
8
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
WNW
8
0.9
WNW
13
1
WNW
12
0.9
WNW
12
0.2
S
10
0.8
WNW
11
1.1
WNW
9
1.3
WNW
9
1.3
WNW
14
1.6
WNW
14
1.5
WNW
13
1.4
WNW
13
1.2
WNW
12
1.1
WNW
12
0.9
WNW
12
1
WNW
11
0.6
SW
14
1.1
WNW
14
1.2
WNW
13
0.6
SW
14
1
WNW
11
Energy kJ
368
253
299
226
8
154
194
255
697
969
793
669
412
322
211
230
169
415
454
151
265
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
WNW
13
0.3
SW
13
0.2
WSW
13
0.2
SSW
18
0.2
SSW
18
0.3
WNW
19
0.7
WNW
11
0.9
WNW
16
0.9
WNW
8
0.5
SW
15
0.6
SW
16
0.4
SW
16
0.6
SW
14
0.6
SW
14
0.6
SW
15
0.6
SW
16
0.4
WNW
13
0.6
SW
14
0.6
SW
14
0.1
SW
19
0.5
SW
13
Energy kJ
253
27
17
31
31
74
105
452
108
106
201
91
153
169
181
193
69
162
158
14
87
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SW
13
0.2
S
10
0.2
S
12
0.2
WSW
13
0.1
SW
12
0.3
SW
16
0.6
WNW
18
0.4
SW
16
0.4
SW
15
0.3
SW
18
0.2
S
10
0.4
SW
13
0.2
S
10
0.2
S
11
0.2
S
12
0.2
S
11
0.2
WNW
16
0.2
WSW
19
0.2
S
11
0.2
S
11
0.3
SW
18
Energy kJ
28
8
11
17
6
41
240
69
54
50
8
45
8
10
11
10
26
37
9
9
51
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.1
NW
8
2.1
WNW
8
2
WNW
8
1.6
WNW
8
1.7
WNW
12
1.3
WNW
9
0.6
WNW
4
0.8
WNW
5
1
WNW
11
0.9
WNW
5
0.7
NW
7
1.7
WNW
12
1.2
NW
5
Energy kJ
599
587
538
334
789
238
10
31
226
37
47
802
82
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
3
3
2
3
3
3
3
2
3
3
2
1
2
2
1
3
2
1
1
Distance (km)
37
181
6
140
182
6
37
395
6
80
158
6
393
181
6
37
182
6
37
180
23
Best forecast wave conditions in Sonoma County
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
3
2
3
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
3
3
3
4
4
4
2
3
3
4
2
3
2
1
4
3
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
5
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
5
5
5
7
7
8
5
5
5
6
5
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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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