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Salmon Creek Surf Forecast

Northern California

Doran Beach7-8ftDillon Beach5-6ftSecrets2-3ftBlack Point Beach3-4ftBolinas Jetty1-2ft
Salmon Creek surf spot

Current Conditions

Poor
Wave Height
7-8+ft
overhead
Swell Period
8.95s
Wind
24mph
NNW / Gusts 32mph
Conditions
Poor
Active Swells
Primary
1.1ft @ 16sSW
Secondary
0.5ft @ 11sSSW
Wind Swell
7.7ft @ 9sWNW

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Spot Guide

Break
Rivermouth
Bottom
Sand
Level
Advanced
Crowd
Moderate
Best Swell
WSW
Best Wind
E
Season
Winter

Salmon Creek is the most popular surf spot in Sonoma County and a powerful, exposed beach break often compared to a smaller version of Ocean Beach. The wide beach stretch offers multiple peaks, with the main break in front of the parking lot drawing the biggest crowd, while walking south along the dunes reliably produces empty peaks. Winter surf is fierce with punishing paddle-outs and strong currents — summer is gentler and more accessible to intermediates. One of the most consistent spots in NorCal due to its open exposure.

Strong currentsRip currents near rivermouthCold waterSharksShifting sandbarsShore break

Forecast Charts

Daily Forecast

Thu, Mar 26Poor

Pretty quiet out there — 7-8ft and mostly poor with barely a breath of wind.

6am9am12pm3pm
11s W|Calm
Fri, Mar 27Fair - Good

The sweet spot is around midday — 6-7ft waves, glassy conditions, fair - good conditions. Early on is a little rough — give it until mid-morning to shape up.

6am9am12pm3pm
11s WNW|Calm
Sat, Mar 28Fair - Good

Expect 5-6ft all day on WNW swell at 10s with barely a breath of wind — nothing amazing but surfable.

6am9am12pm3pm
10s WNW|Calm
Sun, Mar 29Fair - Good

Rideable all day with 5-6ft waves on WNW swell at 10s and glassy conditions.

6am9am12pm3pm
9s WNW|Calm
Mon, Mar 30Fair - Good

Steady 3-4ft waves on offer on WNW swell at 9s — barely a breath of wind.

6am9am12pm3pm
11s WNW|Calm

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Salmon Creek Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Salmon Creek?
The current wave height at Salmon Creek is 7-8+ft with a 8.95s swell period. Wind is NNW at 24mph. Conditions are rated Poor.
How accurate is the Salmon Creek surf forecast?
Our Salmon Creek forecast uses NOAA GFS and other weather models combined with spot-specific bathymetry to calculate breaking wave heights. Short-range (1-3 day) forecasts are most reliable. Extended forecasts show general trends.