Bean Hollow State Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 37.24° N 122.42° W

Bean Hollow State Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 am 05 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Bean Hollow State Beach sea temperature is
15.2°C
0.2° 

Bean Hollow State Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Bean Hollow State Beach surf forecast from 6 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 7 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 13s period, S swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 5 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 15s period, SSW swell with 574 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 7 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 13s period with S swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Bean Hollow State Beach this week:

The surf forecast for Bean Hollow State Beach over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 07) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 1.2m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Bean Hollow State Beach in the next 16 days are 1.1m 15s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 05) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Mon 7th Sep)3ft (0.9m) 13s
Best Surf 8AM (Mon 7th Sep)3ft (0.9m) 13s
Most Powerful 8PM (Sat 5th Sep)3.5ft (1.1m) 15s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bean Hollow State Beach over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat afternoon, min 14°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Wed afternoon, min 17°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
5
Sunday
6
Monday
7
Tuesday
8
Wednesday
9
Thursday
10
Friday
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1
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0
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
SSW
16
1
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
15
1
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
14
1.5
NW
7
1
S
13
1.1
S
13
1.1
S
13
1.1
S
12
0.9
S
12
1
S
12
1
S
11
0.6
SSW
19
0.7
SSW
17
1.2
SSW
12
0.9
SW
17
0.8
SSW
16
0.9
SW
16
0.9
SW
15
0.8
SSW
15
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
463
451
348
405
330
219
350
434
398
356
221
295
251
236
267
387
412
314
353
335
272
Wind (km/h)
15
NW
20
NW
15
NNW
15
NW
20
NW
20
NNW
10
W
15
NW
5
NW
5
WSW
5
WNW
5
ESE
15
NW
20
NNW
10
N
15
NW
15
NNW
5
NNW
15
WNW
15
NW
10
NW
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
glassy
on
on
glassy
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
5:45PM2.18m
8:36AM1.65m
6:57PM2.23m
9:17AM1.75m
8:01PM2.28m
9:52AM1.86m
8:59PM2.30m
10:25AM1.96m
9:53PM2.28m
10:57AM2.05m
10:44PM2.21m
11:28AM2.13m
11:34PM2.09m
Low Tide
11:23AM1.38m
1:31AM0.29m
12:51PM1.33m
2:26AM0.21m
2:02PM1.21m
3:13AM0.17m
3:01PM1.06m
3:55AM0.19m
3:54PM0.90m
4:33AM0.26m
4:43PM0.75m
5:09AM0.39m
5:31PM0.63m
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6:43
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6:48
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7:32
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7:28
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7:24
7:22
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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19
16
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Information about the Bean Hollow State Beach Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Bean Hollow State Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Bean Hollow State Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Bean Hollow State 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 (Bean Hollow State 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 Bean Hollow State 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.

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