Salt Creek- Middles

Salt Creek- Middles

Orange County, California, USA
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Wave Quality

Regional Classic

Wave Type

Beach-break

Swell Direction

North, NorthWest, West, SouthWest, South

Best Wind

unknown

Best Tide

Mid and high tide

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About

Salt Creek - Middles, located in the heart of Dana Point, California, is a regional classic beach-break that serves up right and left waves with a sandy bottom sprinkled with rocks. The spot thrives on a mix of swells from the North, Northwest, West, and South, coming alive when the swell hits between 6 to 8 feet, ideally at mid to high tide. With the right conditions, it offers fun, hollow peaks and fast, rippable shoulders, making it a playground for intermediate surfers and above. While it can get crowded, especially when the nearby Point is packed, its varied wave quality provides a welcome escape from the throng.

Wave Characteristics

Wave QualityRegional Classic
Wave TypeBeach-break
Wave DirectionRight and left
Wave Powerbarrel
BottomSand with rock
Swell SizeStarts working at 2m-2.5m / 6ft-8ft and holds up to 2m+ / 6ft+

Ideal Conditions

Swell DirectionNorth, NorthWest, West, SouthWest, South
Best Windunknown
Best Tide PositionMid and high tide
Best Tide MovementRising tide

Location & Access

AddressSalt Creek Beach Bluff Park, Salt Creek Beach, 33333 E Pacific Coast Hwy, Dana Point, CA 92629, USA
City / AreaOrange County
Zip Code92629
StateCalifornia
CountryUSA

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Salt Creek- Middles Questions

What kind of wave is Salt Creek- Middles?

Salt Creek- Middles is a beach break with right and left waves over a sand with rock bottom.

How good is the surf at Salt Creek- Middles?

Salt Creek- Middles is rated regional classic for wave quality.

What swell works best at Salt Creek- Middles?

Salt Creek- Middles works best on a north, northwest, west, southwest, south swell. Swell size: starts working at 2m-2.5m / 6ft-8ft and holds up to 2m+ / 6ft+.

What tide is best for surfing Salt Creek- Middles?

Salt Creek- Middles works best at mid and high tide on rising tide.

Where can I stay near Salt Creek- Middles?

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Where is Salt Creek- Middles?

Salt Creek- Middles is a surf spot in Orange County, California, USA.