Salinas River State Beach Surf Guide
Salinas River State Beach in Monterey is an exposed beach break that usually has waves. Winter is the favoured time of year for surfing here. The best wind direction is from the east southeast. Most of the surf here comes from groundswells and the ideal swell angle is from the west. The beach break provides left and right handers. Best around high tide when the tide is rising. It's sometimes crowded here. Beware of rips, locals and sharks.
Salinas River State Beach Spot Info
| Type: | Rating: | Reliability: | Todays Sea Temp*: |
|---|---|---|---|
| consistent | 14.5°C*ocean temperature recorded from satellite |
Surfing Salinas River State Beach:
The best conditions reported for surf at Salinas River State Beach occur when a West swell combines with an offshore wind direction from the East-southeast.
Salinas River State Beach Surf:
Friday, 5 June 2026, 09:35 Local time| Vendredi 05 | ||||
| 8AM | 11AM | 2PM | 5PM | |
| Wave (m) | ||||
| Période (s) | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
| Vent (km/h) | ||||
| Etat du vent | glass | cross- on |
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