North Salmon Creek Beach, CA
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Dangerous Surf
Dangerous Surf: High waves present from 4 PM-9 PM — swimming not recommended
Wind Alert
Wind Alert: Gusty conditions from 4 PM-5 PM — secure umbrellas & shade (17mph)
About This Beach
North Salmon Creek Beach in Bodega Bay offers a beautiful, relatively calm beach setting with a unique creek inlet. The beach features stunning views, abundant driftwood, and tide pools, creating a picturesque atmosphere. While stairs and trails lead down to the sand, the beach provides a balance of accessibility and a less crowded experience compared to other California beaches, though outhouses serve as the primary restroom facility.
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Weather Forecast
Updated: 4/16/2026, 3:45:00 PM
Hourly
| Time | Air Temp | UV | Wind | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15:00 | 60° | 7 | 16 mph | 0 |
| 16:00 | 60° | 6 | 17 mph | 0 |
| 17:00 | 60° | 4 | 17 mph | 0 |
| 18:00 | 59° | 2 | 15 mph | 0 |
| 19:00 | 58° | 1 | 12 mph | 0 |
| 20:00 | 56° | 0 | 7 mph | 0 |
| 21:00 | 55° | 0 | 6 mph | 0 |
Surf Conditions
Updated: Updated: 4/16/2026, 3:45:00 PM
Hourly Surf
| Time | Temp | Wave | Period | Swell | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15:00 | 56°F | 7.1 ft | 8s | ↖ NW | -1.5 ft |
| 16:00 | 56°F | 7.3 ft | 8s | ↖ NW | -1.9 ft |
| 17:00 | 56°F | 7.5 ft | 8s | ↖ NW | -1.6 ft |
| 18:00 | 56°F | 7.5 ft | 8s | ↖ NW | -0.9 ft |
| 19:00 | 56°F | 7.5 ft | 8s | ↖ NW | +0.2 ft |
| 20:00 | 55°F | 7.5 ft | 8s | ↖ NW | +1.5 ft |
| 21:00 | 55°F | 7.3 ft | 8s | ↖ NW | +2.5 ft |