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Secrets Surf Forecast, Northern California

Northern California

Black Point Beach1-2ftSalmon Creek2-3ftDoran Beach2-3ft
Secrets surf spot

Current Conditions

Poor
Wave Height
1-2ft
ankle to knee high
Swell Period
14.4s
Wind
2mph
SW / Gusts 4mph
Conditions
Poor
Active Swells
Primary
1.7ft @ 9sNW
Secondary
1.1ft @ 12sSSW
Tertiary
1.0ft @ 14sWNW

Daily Forecast

3 of 5 days
Tue, Mar 311-2ft
Poor
6am9am12pm3pm
Wed, Apr 11-2ft
Poor

A slow one — 1-2ft waves and poor conditions with light winds out of the S.

6am9am12pm3pm
8s NW|3-6mph S
Thu, Apr 23-4ft
Fair

Late morning into early afternoon looks best — 2-3ft with light winds out of the NNW. Morning is a bit bumpy but things clean up by late morning.

6am9am12pm3pm
8s W|6-15mph NNW
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Secrets Surf Spot Guide

Break
Beach
Bottom
Sand
Level
Intermediate
Crowd
Light
Best Swell
NW
Best Wind
SE
Season
Fall

Secrets is a sheltered beach break tucked along the rugged Sonoma County coastline, offering fun, manageable waves for intermediate surfers seeking a quieter getaway. The northeast-facing beach orientation captures northwest swell energy while remaining protected from harsh winds, creating peeling shoulders and forgiving sand bottom conditions. As the name suggests, this spot rewards those who know about it with consistent waves and a mellow, uncrowded vibe.

Rip currentsOccasional fogCold water

Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.

Secrets Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Secrets?
The current wave height at Secrets is 1-2ft with a 14.4s swell period. Wind is SW at 2mph. Conditions are rated Poor.
How accurate is the Secrets surf forecast?
Our Secrets forecast uses NOAA GFS and other weather models combined with spot-specific bathymetry to calculate breaking wave heights. Short-range (1-3 day) forecasts are most reliable. Extended forecasts show general trends.
What is the breaking wave height at Secrets?
The current breaking wave height at Secrets is 1-2ft, produced by a 1.7ft NW primary swell at 9s, a 1.1ft SSW secondary swell at 12s, a 1ft WNW tertiary swell at 14s. Breaking wave height is the actual rideable wave size at the shore — calculated from offshore swell data using this spot's coastal bathymetry — not the raw buoy reading.
When is the best time to surf Secrets?
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Secrets is Friday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 4ft waves, a 11.5s swell period, and conditions rated Fair - Good. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.