Salt Creek Beach Surf Report
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Good conditions. waist to chest high waves (3.3ft), glassy conditions, outgoing tide. Solid surf for intermediate and above.
Current Conditions
Today's Surf Timeline
Hourly surf score from 5am to 9pm. Taller bar = better conditions. Best window highlighted in teal.
Today's Tides
Tide data from NOAA station — Dana Point, California. Times shown in Pacific Time.
Salt Creek Beach Surf Guide
Salt Creek Beach in Dana Point delivers a reliable, accessible surf experience that sits in the shadow of nearby Trestles but offers a genuinely excellent alternative — particularly for surfers who want quality waves without a 20-minute hike and a packed professional lineup.
The beach break section serves up consistent peaks on almost any swell, making it a solid choice for intermediate surfers. Further south, a reef section produces more defined, hollow waves that reward experienced surfers during solid SW and NW swells.