Beach BreakIntermediate — Advancedwinter

Salmon Creek

Quality beach break on the Sonoma Coast. Sand bars shift with the creek flow. Can produce excellent waves. Remote and beautiful.

Beach break at river mouth

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Best Conditions

Swell Direction

W, NW

Swell Size

3–8 ft

Tide

mid tide

Wind

offshore (E)

Season

winter

Skill Level

Intermediate — Advanced

Location

County

Sonoma

Region

Sonoma Coast

Coordinates

38.3540, -123.0720

NOAA Buoy

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