Salt Creek Point
Orange County, United States · Surf Forecast
- Wave
- 0.5m
- Period
- 12.6s
- Wind
- 3 km/h Offshore
- Tide
- Rising
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Scored for Shortboard · Intermediate · times in America/Los_Angeles local
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Salt Creek Point is a point break over mixed in Orange County, United States. It's at its best on 0.5–2.5m swells from the SW with light offshore winds from the ENE. Every hour is scored for your board and skill level, so the rating reflects how it suits what you ride — not a one-size-fits-all star.
- Break type
- Point
- Bottom
- Mixed
- Best tide
- all
- Best swell direction
- SW
- Best wind direction
- ENE
- Ideal wave size
- 0.5m – 2.5m
Salt Creek Point surf FAQ
Is Salt Creek Point good for beginners?+
Salt Creek Point is a point break over mixed, usually breaking in the 0.5–2.5m range, and how suitable it is for beginners really depends on the size and power on the day — not a fixed label. Set the level to Beginner above and WaveCheck flags the smaller, cleaner hours worth paddling out for.
What's the best board for Salt Creek Point?+
Different days call for different boards. Salt Creek Point can get sizeable, so a shortboard comes into its own on bigger days, while a longboard still works when it drops small. Tap through the boards above to see the live score for whatever you'll be riding.
What are the best conditions for Salt Creek Point?+
Look for 0.5–2.5m of swell from the SW with light offshore winds from the ENE. The 5-day forecast above scores every hour, so you can spot the window at a glance.
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