Salt Creek, Dana Point

Bluff-top lawn, surf below. Live surf height, swell period, water temperature, tide times, wind, rip current risk and UV index for Salt Creek in Dana Point, California.

Good for

• Surfing
• Picnics
• Walking

Know before you go

• A consistent surf break with a grassy park above it for spectators.
• There is a paid county lot at the top and a paved path down to the sand.
• Walk south along the bluff trail toward Dana Strands for fewer people.

Common questions

What are the conditions at Salt Creek today?

Salt Creek in Dana Point shows live surf height, swell period, water temperature, tide times, wind, rip current risk and UV index, updated from NOAA, the National Weather Service and Open-Meteo.

Is it safe to swim at Salt Creek?

It depends on the day. Salt and Send shows the National Weather Service rip current risk for Salt Creek, along with surf height and any active surf or coastal flood warnings. There is a paid county lot at the top and a paved path down to the sand.

What is the water temperature at Salt Creek?

Water temperature at Salt Creek comes from NOAA and Open-Meteo sea surface readings and is shown live, along with what wetsuit thickness it calls for.

When is low tide at Salt Creek?

Tide highs and lows for Salt Creek come from NOAA CO-OPS predictions and are listed for today and tomorrow.

Where do you park at Salt Creek?

A consistent surf break with a grassy park above it for spectators.

Nearby beaches

• Main Beach, Laguna Beach
• Crescent Bay, Laguna Beach
• Thousand Steps, Laguna Beach
• Victoria Beach, Laguna Beach
• Aliso Beach, Laguna Beach

Conditions come from NOAA CO-OPS, the National Weather Service and Open-Meteo. Check with lifeguards before entering the water.