Salinas River State Beach Surf Report & Forecast
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Current Surf Conditions at Salinas River State Beach
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📊 7-Day Detailed Forecast
Expandable daily forecasts with hourly details| Time | Quality | Swell Height | Period | Swell Dir | Wind Speed | Wind Dir | Gusts | Air Temp | Water Temp | Rain |
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| 12:00 AM | EXCELLENT | 3.9ft | 8s | WNW | 1kt | SE | 1kt | 13°C | 18°C | 0mm |
| 1:00 AM | EXCELLENT | 3.8ft | 8s | WNW | 1kt | SE | 1kt | 13°C | 18°C | 0mm |
| 2:00 AM | EXCELLENT | 3.7ft | 8s | WNW | 2kt | SE | 2kt | 13°C | 15°C | 0mm |
| 3:00 AM | EXCELLENT | 3.7ft | 8s | WNW | 1kt | S | 2kt | 13°C | 15°C | 0mm |
| 4:00 AM | EXCELLENT | 3.6ft | 8s | WNW | 1kt | WSW | 1kt | 12°C | 15°C | 0mm |
| 5:00 AM | EXCELLENT | 3.6ft | 8s | WNW | 1kt | WNW | 1kt | 12°C | 15°C | 0mm |
| 6:00 AM | EXCELLENT | 3.6ft | 8s | WNW | 1kt | NNW | 2kt | 13°C | 15°C | 0mm |
| 7:00 AM | EXCELLENT | 3.7ft | 8s | WNW | 2kt | N | 2kt | 14°C | 15°C | 0mm |
| 8:00 AM | EXCELLENT | 3.7ft | 8s | WNW | 2kt | NE | 2kt | 15°C | 15°C | 0mm |
| 9:00 AM | EXCELLENT | 3.7ft | 8s | WNW | 2kt | E | 2kt | 18°C | 15°C | 0mm |
| 10:00 AM | EXCELLENT | 3.8ft | 8s | WNW | 2kt | SSE | 2kt | 21°C | 15°C | 0mm |
| 11:00 AM | EXCELLENT | 3.8ft | 8s | WNW | 2kt | SW | 2kt | 23°C | 15°C | 0mm |
| 12:00 PM | EXCELLENT | 3.8ft | 8s | WNW | 3kt | SW | 2kt | 25°C | 15°C | 0mm |
| 1:00 PM | EXCELLENT | 3.8ft | 9s | WNW | 4kt | SW | 3kt | 26°C | 15°C | 0mm |
| 2:00 PM | EXCELLENT | 3.7ft | 9s | WNW | 5kt | SW | 3kt | 27°C | 15°C | 0mm |
| 3:00 PM | EXCELLENT | 3.7ft | 8s | WNW | 4kt | SSW | 3kt | 27°C | 15°C | 0mm |
| 4:00 PM | EXCELLENT | 3.6ft | 8s | WNW | 4kt | SSW | 3kt | 26°C | 15°C | 0mm |
| 5:00 PM | EXCELLENT | 3.6ft | 8s | WNW | 3kt | SSW | 3kt | 26°C | 15°C | 0mm |
| 6:00 PM | EXCELLENT | 3.7ft | 9s | WNW | 4kt | SSE | 4kt | 23°C | 16°C | 0mm |
| 7:00 PM | EXCELLENT | 3.9ft | 9s | WNW | 4kt | ESE | 5kt | 21°C | 16°C | 0mm |
| 8:00 PM | EXCELLENT | 4ft | 10s | WNW | 4kt | E | 6kt | 19°C | 16°C | 0mm |
| 9:00 PM | EXCELLENT | 4ft | 10s | WNW | 3kt | ENE | 5kt | 18°C | 16°C | 0mm |
| 10:00 PM | EXCELLENT | 4.1ft | 10s | WNW | 2kt | NE | 3kt | 18°C | 15°C | 0mm |
| 11:00 PM | EXCELLENT | 4.1ft | 10s | WNW | 1kt | NNE | 2kt | 17°C | 15°C | 0mm |
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Local Knowledge & Surf Guide
Local Knowledge
Salinas River State Beach in Monterey is an exposed beach break that typically offers reliable waves, with winter being the prime season for surf. The break provides both left and right-hand waves and is best surfed around high tide as it rises. While it can get crowded at times, it generally remains manageable. Surfers should watch out for rips, locals, and sharks. Optimal conditions occur when a west swell aligns with east-southeast offshore winds, with the most consistent clean waves usually in January.
Ideal Conditions
This spot performs best under these specific conditions. Forecasts take these into account when rating surf quality.
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