Point BreakIntermediate — Advancedyear-round

Salt Creek

Premier Dana Point wave. Long right point with multiple sections. Works on both south and west swells. Below the Ritz-Carlton.

Right point break

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Best Conditions

Swell Direction

S, SW, W

Swell Size

3–8 ft

Tide

mid tide

Wind

offshore (NE)

Season

year-round

Skill Level

Intermediate — Advanced

Location

County

Orange County

Region

South Orange County

Coordinates

33.4695, -117.7300

NOAA Buoy

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