Salt Creek Middles Surf Report & Forecast
Dana Point, California
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🌬️ WIND
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E
S
W
3
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🌊 SWELL
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E
S
W
1.9
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ft
SWELL
HEIGHT
HEIGHT
1.9ft
SWELL
PERIOD
PERIOD
16s
WIND GUSTS
3kt
AIR TEMP
22°C
SECONDARY
SWELL
SWELL
0.9ft @
11s
11s
PRECIPITATION
0mm
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | FAIR | 1.7ft | 17s | S | 2kt | S | 3kt | 15°C | 19°C | 0mm |
| 1:00 AM | FAIR | 1.8ft | 17s | S | 2kt | SE | 2kt | 15°C | 19°C | 0mm |
| 2:00 AM | GOOD | 1.8ft | 16s | S | 2kt | E | 2kt | 15°C | 19°C | 0mm |
| 3:00 AM | GOOD | 1.8ft | 16s | S | 2kt | NE | 2kt | 15°C | 19°C | 0mm |
| 4:00 AM | GOOD | 1.9ft | 16s | S | 2kt | NE | 2kt | 15°C | 19°C | 0mm |
| 5:00 AM | GOOD | 1.9ft | 16s | S | 2kt | NE | 2kt | 14°C | 19°C | 0mm |
| 6:00 AM | GOOD | 1.9ft | 16s | S | 2kt | NE | 2kt | 14°C | 19°C | 0mm |
| 7:00 AM | GOOD | 1.9ft | 16s | S | 3kt | NE | 2kt | 16°C | 19°C | 0mm |
| 8:00 AM | GOOD | 1.9ft | 16s | S | 3kt | NNE | 3kt | 18°C | 19°C | 0mm |
| 9:00 AM | GOOD | 1.9ft | 16s | S | 3kt | NNE | 3kt | 20°C | 19°C | 0mm |
| 10:00 AM | GOOD | 1.9ft | 16s | S | 3kt | NNW | 3kt | 22°C | 19°C | 0mm |
| 11:00 AM | GOOD | 1.9ft | 16s | S | 3kt | WNW | 2kt | 23°C | 19°C | 0mm |
| 12:00 PM | FAIR | 1.9ft | 16s | S | 3kt | SW | 2kt | 25°C | 19°C | 0mm |
| 1:00 PM | FAIR | 2ft | 16s | S | 5kt | WSW | 3kt | 25°C | 19°C | 0mm |
| 2:00 PM | FAIR | 2ft | 16s | S | 7kt | WSW | 4kt | 25°C | 19°C | 0mm |
| 3:00 PM | FAIR | 2ft | 16s | S | 9kt | WSW | 6kt | 25°C | 19°C | 0mm |
| 4:00 PM | FAIR | 2ft | 15s | S | 8kt | WSW | 6kt | 25°C | 19°C | 0mm |
| 5:00 PM | GOOD | 2ft | 15s | S | 8kt | WSW | 6kt | 24°C | 19°C | 0mm |
| 6:00 PM | GOOD | 2.1ft | 15s | S | 7kt | WSW | 7kt | 24°C | 19°C | 0mm |
| 7:00 PM | GOOD | 2.1ft | 15s | S | 6kt | WSW | 5kt | 22°C | 19°C | 0mm |
| 8:00 PM | EXCELLENT | 2.1ft | 15s | S | 4kt | SW | 4kt | 19°C | 19°C | 0mm |
| 9:00 PM | EXCELLENT | 2.1ft | 15s | S | 3kt | SSW | 3kt | 17°C | 20°C | 0mm |
| 10:00 PM | EXCELLENT | 2.1ft | 15s | S | 2kt | S | 2kt | 17°C | 19°C | 0mm |
| 11:00 PM | EXCELLENT | 2.1ft | 15s | S | 2kt | SSE | 2kt | 16°C | 19°C | 0mm |
Monday
Apr 6EXCELLENT16 excellent hours
🌊 2.1-2.2ft 💨 2-8kt 🌡️ 13-22°C
Tuesday
Apr 7GOOD11 excellent hours
🌊 1.8-2.1ft 💨 2-8kt 🌡️ 11-22°C
Wednesday
Apr 8GOOD3 excellent hours
🌊 1.5-2.3ft 💨 1-9kt 🌡️ 13-22°C
Thursday
Apr 9EXCELLENT10 excellent hours
🌊 1.6-3.3ft 💨 3-9kt 🌡️ 13-20°C
Friday
Apr 10FAIR1 excellent hours
🌊 1.2-1.7ft 💨 1-11kt 🌡️ 12-18°C
Saturday
Apr 11GOOD14 good hours
🌊 1.8-1.9ft 💨 3-10kt 🌡️ 11-17°C
Forecast Summary
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Average Swell:2.0ft @ 15s
Wind Conditions:2-9kt S
Water Temperature:19-20°C
Local Knowledge & Surf Guide
Local Knowledge
Salt Creek Middles in Orange County is an exposed beach break known for its very consistent surf year-round. The spot works best with clean groundswells from the southwest and offshore winds from the east-northeast. Autumn, especially October, offers the most reliable conditions, with rideable swell and light/offshore winds. While it's a popular spot that often draws crowds, surfers should be cautious of strong rips, undertow, rocks, and localism.
Best Swell Direction: W
Bottom Type: Sand
Location: Town: Dana Point | Neighborhood: Niguel Shores | County: Orange County | State: California | Country: United States | Postcode: 92629 | Road: Ritz Carlton Drive | Full Address: Young's Beach Shack, 33521, Ritz Carlton Drive, Niguel Shores, Dana Point, Orange County, California, 92629, United States
Ideal Conditions
This spot performs best under these specific conditions. Forecasts take these into account when rating surf quality.
Ideal Swell DirectionSW
Ideal Wind DirectionENE
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