China Beach surf forecast from 16 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 18 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 10s period, W swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 17 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 16s period, W swell with 249 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 16 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 18s 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 Thursday (Jul 16) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m 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 0.7m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 17) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Thu 16th Jul) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 18s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Sat 18th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Fri 17th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for China Beach over the next 16 days.
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