Salt Creek Heroins
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watch out for the bodyboarders FYI!!!
Atmosphere:
Doesn't really break unless the swell is really big. Gets good maybe once every 5 years. Needs a massive NW to W swell to break.
Additional Info:
Breaks off rock boils and continues down the line to shorebeak.Park at salt creek parking lot or drive to Monarch Beach(private access)
Location
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Noth end of Salt Creek, where the rocks start up Monarch point.
| Walk | Long walk (>30 min) |
|---|---|
| Public access | Yes |
| 4x4 required | Unknown |
| Boat required | Unknown |
Wave Characteristics
| Type | Point break |
|---|---|
| Direction | Right and left |
| Bottom | Reef (coral, sharp rocks etc.) with sand |
| Power | Hollow, Fast, Powerful, Ordinary, Fun, Powerless, Ledgey, Slab |
| Frequency | Rarely breaks (5 days/year) |
| Normal length | Long (150 to 300m) |
| Good day length | Long (150 to 300m) |
Ideal Conditions
| Wind direction | SouthEast, East, NorthEast |
|---|---|
| Swell direction | NorthWest, West |
| Swell size | 3ft-5ft - 12ft |
| Tide | Mid tide |
| Tide movement | Rising and falling tides |
Crowd
| Week | Empty |
|---|---|
| Weekend | Few surfers |
Dangers
Rips / undertow, Rocks, Localism
Videos
None
Nearby spots
Salt Creek Point
0.64 miles away
| Direction: | Left |
| Bottom: | Sandy with rock |
| Frequency: | Very consistent (150+ days/year) |
Salt Creek- Middles
0.72 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Sandy with rock |
| Frequency: | Very consistent (150+ days/year) |
Three Arch Bay
0.79 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Sandy |
| Frequency: | Very consistent (150+ days/year) |