The Wave
The break favors S-SW long-period energy that lines the Point into long lefts.
Best cleanup comes with light E-SE (offshore) winds and mid to mid-high tides for safer takeoffs and longer rides.
Surf GuideCalifornia
Salt Creek Beach Park
A crowded Dana Point staple where a southern point and shifting sandbars deliver long lefts, pinchy A-frames and punchy shorebreak within sight of the bluff park. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for Salt Creek Beach Park in California.
Break TypeBeach Break
Skill LevelIntermediate - Advanced
LocationCalifornia, US
Forecast
- Waves 2-3 ft
- Period 8 s
- Wind W 2 kt
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Sharp local hazard: rocks and a shallow inside sandbar can make low-tide sessions punchy and ankle-snapping at the Point and Gravels.
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