Surf Forecasts:
China Beach surf forecast from 13 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 14 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 8s period, W swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 17 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 9s period, WNW swell with 132 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 14 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 8s period with W swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for China Beach this week:
The surf forecast for China Beach over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 14) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at China Beach in the next 16 days are 0.9m 9s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 17) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Mon 14th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Mon 14th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Thu 17th Sep) | 3ft (0.9m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for China Beach over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat afternoon, min 12°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Thu afternoon, min 13°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Sat 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | W 8 | SW 13 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | SW 17 | SW 17 | W 8 | WNW 8 | W 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | W 9 | WNW 9 | SW 20 | SW 19 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 134 | 95 | 100 | 71 | 63 | 62 | 42 | 29 | 46 | 46 | 72 | 79 | 58 | 94 | 82 | 65 | 45 | 45 | 61 | 59 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | cross-off | glassy | off | cross-off | glassy | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 2:15PM2.58m | 2:36AM2.34m | 2:42PM2.64m | 3:24AM2.16m | 3:10PM2.65m | 4:15AM1.99m | 3:40PM2.62m | 5:10AM1.82m | 4:12PM2.55m | 6:22AM1.69m | 4:49PM2.47m | 8:17AM1.64m | 5:37PM2.38m | |||||||
Low Tide | 8:32PM0.69m | 8:28AM0.86m | 9:16PM0.62m | 8:55AM1.06m | 10:02PM0.60m | 9:20AM1.24m | 10:49PM0.64m | 9:43AM1.39m | 11:43PM0.71m | 10:03AM1.52m | 00:47AM0.78m | 10:10AM1.62m | 2:03AM0.81m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — |
 | 7:35 | — | — | 7:32 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:29 | — | — | 7:27 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:22 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 14 | 18 | 19 | 16 | 20 | 23 | 19 | 21 | 23 | 18 |
Feels °C | 18 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 18 | 22 | 19 | 20 | 23 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 7 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | WNW 8 | W 7 | W 8 | WNW 8 | W 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | W 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 |
| kJ | 48 | 59 | 76 | 71 | 52 | 57 | 42 | 29 | 19 | 28 | 72 | 79 | 58 | 94 | 82 | 65 | 40 | 44 | 21 | 26 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 17 | SW 15 | SW 15 | WSW 16 | SW 16 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 20 | SW 19 |
| kJ | 134 | 95 | 100 | 71 | 63 | 62 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 46 | 37 | 37 | 24 | 39 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 33 | 61 | 59 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 9 | SW 8 | SW 21 | SW 20 | W 15 | SW 19 | WSW 18 | WSW 17 | SW 17 | SW 12 | SW 12 | WSW 12 | SW 12 | SW 19 | SW 16 | SW 22 | WSW 21 | WSW 21 | WNW 9 | SW 14 |
| kJ | 3 | 3 | 17 | 15 | 4 | 14 | 32 | 29 | 46 | 24 | 23 | 14 | 6 | 15 | 10 | 18 | 45 | 45 | 8 | 33 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 809 | 30 | 6 | 30 | 6 | 0 | 121 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 133 | 6 |
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Information about the China Beach Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for China Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at China Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our China 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 (China 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 China 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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