Long Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.90° N 78.09° W

Long Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 pm 09 Nov 2026 (local time)

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Today's Long Beach sea temperature is
20.4°C
3.0° 

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


Long Beach surf forecast from 9 Nov 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 25 Nov, 1PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 25 Nov, 1PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period, S swell with 1,358 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 9 Nov, 10PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 11s period with SE swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Long Beach this week:

The surf forecast for Long Beach over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Nov 09) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 11s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Long Beach in the next 16 days are 3.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Nov 25) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Nov 18) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (EST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Mon 9th Nov)2.5ft (0.7m) 11s
Best Surf 1PM (Wed 25th Nov)10ft (3.0m) 9s
Most Powerful 1PM (Wed 25th Nov)10ft (3.0m) 9s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Long Beach over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Mon afternoon, min 17°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Thu afternoon, min 4°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Mon
9
Tuesday
10
Wednesday
11
Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
ESE
11
0.7
SE
11
0.6
ESE
11
0.6
ESE
11
0.4
ESE
10
0.4
ESE
10
0.4
SE
10
1
SW
5
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SW
5
1.2
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5
0.7
SW
6
0.4
SSW
6
0.3
SSW
5
0.3
SW
5
0.3
SW
6
0.1
E
11
0.1
E
11
0.1
SE
8
0.1
E
13
0.1
E
12
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
154
121
78
75
42
38
24
41
66
83
37
12
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3
3
Wind (km/h)
10
WSW
10
NNE
5
ENE
10
SW
10
W
5
WSW
15
SSW
25
WSW
20
WSW
25
WSW
15
NW
15
NW
15
W
15
N
25
NW
25
NW
20
NNW
10
NNW
10
WNW
10
NNW
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High Tide
7:20PM1.50m
7:52AM1.79m
7:57PM1.45m
8:30AM1.74m
8:32PM1.41m
9:07AM1.68m
9:08PM1.36m
9:45AM1.62m
9:46PM1.32m
10:24AM1.57m
10:28PM1.29m
11:07AM1.52m
11:17PM1.28m
Low Tide
1:08AM0.09m
1:48PM0.17m
1:46AM0.12m
2:28PM0.22m
2:23AM0.17m
3:08PM0.27m
3:01AM0.22m
3:49PM0.32m
3:41AM0.27m
4:32PM0.36m
4:24AM0.32m
5:19PM0.38m
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Information about the Long Beach Surf forecast

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