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Rising tide with 1.9 ft swell energy.
Salt Creek is a beach break in Dana Point, CA suited for beginner-intermediate surfers. It picks up swells from S to WSW (190°-250°). Best surfed at 2-4ft. Hazards include rip currents, pollution. Prime season runs June through October. Expect very crowded crowds. Offshore winds come from NE (45°). Salt Creek delivers 8/10 quality across three distinct sections. The Point produces extremely rippable left pointbreaks when sandbars align; Middles offers wedgy A-frames year-round; Gravels reef breaks with board-breaking power. Best June-October for hurricane swells
Mellow vibe—respect others and share the peaks.
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