Salt Creek surf forecast

Dana Point · California · United States

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Hollow beach and reef peaks below the Ritz-Carlton bluff, popular with local shortboarders. Best when south or southwest swell meets an offshore breeze.

Break

reef break, lefts and rights; faces SW

Level

intermediate

Best swell

S, SSW, SW

Best wind

NE, ENE, E (offshore)

Best tide

mid tide

Season

Summer to autumn

Typical size

1-3 m

Crowd

high

Hazards

crowds; rocks; localism

Nearby spots

• Doheny State Beach, Dana Point
• Lower Trestles, San Clemente
• The Wedge, Newport Beach
• Huntington Beach Pier, Huntington Beach
• Oceanside Pier, Oceanside
• Swamis, Encinitas

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