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Sunset Beach surf Forecast / CAL – Orange County / USA

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 am Friday 29 Mar 2024 PDT
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Sunset Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Sunset Beach sea temperature is 13.9°C (Statistics for 29 Mar 1981-2005 - mean: 14.8 °C max: 16.3 °C min: 13.6 °C)
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Sunset Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Sunset Beach sea temperature is 13.9°C (Statistics for 29 Mar 1981-2005 - mean: 14.8 °C max: 16.3 °C min: 13.6 °C)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Sunset Beach this week:

The surf forecast for Sunset Beach over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Mar 30) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.8m and 5s is also forecast. Another secondary swell of 1.1m and 6s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Sunset Beach in the next 12 days are 3.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 04) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11AM (Sat 30th Mar)2.5ft (0.7m) 14s
Best Surf 5AM (Sun 31st Mar)5.5ft (1.7m) 13s
Most Powerful 8PM (Thu 4th Apr)11ft (3.5m) 10s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Sunset Beach over the next 12 days.

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Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
01
Tuesday
02
Wednesday
03
Thursday
04
Friday
05
Saturday
06
Sunday
07
Monday
08
Tuesday
09
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.4
WNW
0.5
W
0.5
W
0.7
W
1.3
W
1.9
WSW
1.7
WSW
1.4
WSW
1
WSW
0.4
SW
0.7
WSW
0.4
SSW
0.4
SSW
0.3
SSW
0.3
SW
0.4
SSW
0.4
SW
0.4
SW
1.5
W
3
W
2.5
W
1.5
W
1.6
W
1.3
W
0.4
SW
0.4
SW
0.4
SW
0.3
SW
0.3
SW
0.9
W
1.2
W
1.8
W
1.8
W
1
W
0.5
SSW
1.3
W
Period(s) (?)1414131413131313715815151319131418898767151514141456678167
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)6793872005861210889604108626284853559694680289142894921119315454545433323889237329122155161
Wind
(km/h)
10
SW
15
SSW
35
SSE
5
S
25
SSE
20
ESE
15
ESE
15
S
10
W
10
SSW
15
SW
5
SW
10
W
20
WSW
0
WSW
5
W
15
WSW
10
SW
15
SW
20
WSW
30
W
15
SW
30
W
10
WSW
10
S
15
WSW
5
W
20
S
35
W
20
W
15
W
35
W
5
WNW
0
SSE
20
WSW
10
SE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
oncross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
ononglasscross-
on
cross-
on
glasscross-
on
cross-
on
onononcross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
glassoncross
High Tide
/ height (m)
1:42PM
0.74
12:48AM
1.27
3:08PM
0.63
1:27AM
1.23
2:30AM
1.18
4:18AM
1.15
8:31PM
0.86
6:02AM
1.20
8:38PM
0.96
7:16AM
1.29
8:57PM
1.08
8:14AM
1.37
9:22PM
1.22
9:06AM
1.41
9:49PM
1.36
9:55AM
1.39
10:19PM
1.48
10:44AM
1.32
10:51PM
1.56
11:34AM
1.20
11:24PM
1.59
Low Tide
/ height (m)
6:18PM
0.36
8:44AM
0.09
6:16PM
0.42
10:11AM
0.10
11:51AM
0.06
1:04PM
-0.01
12:15AM
0.55
1:54PM
-0.08
1:35AM
0.43
2:34PM
-0.13
2:29AM
0.29
3:10PM
-0.15
3:16AM
0.14
3:44PM
-0.13
4:03AM
0.00
4:18PM
-0.08
4:48AM
-0.10
4:51PM
-0.00
5:35AM
-0.17
5:23PM
0.10
Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
01
Tuesday
02
Wednesday
03
Thursday
04
Friday
05
Saturday
06
Sunday
07
Monday
08
Tuesday
09
Sunrise6:41--6:41--6:39--6:37--6:37--6:35--6:33--6:33--6:31--6:31--6:28--6:28--
Sunset-7:10--7:10--7:12--7:13--7:14--7:14--7:15--7:15--7:16--7:16--7:17--7:19-
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Rain (mm)
--81226212-----------111-----2-------
Temp. °C131414131313141514141515161817202117131412111212131312131312111312141513
Feels °C (?)101091197101112121212141415181715121066771099877665121110

Short Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 33mm), heaviest during Sat morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Sun afternoon, min 12°C on Fri morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSE on Fri night, calm by Sun night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Wed afternoon, min 13°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Very mild (max 14°C on Thu afternoon, min 10°C on Fri morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the W on Thu night, calm by Sat night).

Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Tue afternoon, min 10°C on Mon morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the W on Sun afternoon, calm by Tue morning).

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Information about the Sunset Beach Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Sunset Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Sunset Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Sunset Beach surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Sunset Beach) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Sunset Beach may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

Sunset Beach is 4 km (2 miles) from the city of Seal Beach. If you plan a vacation in Orange County, look for hotels and other accommodation in Seal Beach. Seal Beach has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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