Surf Forecasts:
Lunada Bay surf forecast from 14 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 13 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 8s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 20 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 18s period, SW swell with 255 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 13 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 8s period with W swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Lunada Bay this week:
The surf forecast for Lunada Bay over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 13) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Lunada Bay in the next 16 days are 0.6m 18s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 20) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 15) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Sun 13th Sep) | 4ft (1.2m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Sun 13th Sep) | 4ft (1.2m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Sun 20th Sep) | 2ft (0.6m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Lunada Bay over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, listen up. Rusty here, and I’ll level with ya – this stretch is mostly a grind. There’s waves, but they’re small and the wind is a pain. The one proper window is a morning about a week out when it all comes together.
We’re talkin’ Lunada Bay, a heavy reef that’s consistent and catches swell. The water is 73°, which is a solid 8° warmer than it should be for this time of year – that’s very unusual.
Sunday the 13th of September morning, we got tiny 1ft swell from the SW with a 13-second period. Combined energy is weak at 158, and a cross-off breeze keeps it clean but nothing special. Afternoon goes onshore and it’s a mess. Monday the 14th has 2ft from the W, but the period is short at 7 seconds, so it’s weak and sloppy with a cross-off wind. Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday the 19th are all poor. Swell runs 1.0ft to 2ft, wind is onshore or cross-on, and the energy sits between 102 and 317. Not worth it.
Now, Sunday the 20th of September morning – that’s the one. Swell is still modest at 2ft from the SW, but the period is a sweet 18 seconds, so there’s proper groundswell power. Combined energy hits 330 (moderate). And the wind goes glassy – dead flat. That’s the magic moment. The afternoon turns onshore again, so get in early. For advanced crew only, this is as clean as it gets.
Monday the 21st morning is also good. Swell bumps to 3ft from the SW with a 17-second period, and combined energy jumps to 414 (moderate to strong). A light cross-off breeze keeps it clean. Afternoon goes onshore again, so it’s a morning-only deal.
After that, we hit a long dead zone. Tuesday the 22nd through Monday the 28th of September is mostly poor. Swell drops to 1ft to 2ft, periods shorten to 12–16 seconds, and the wind is cross, cross-on, or onshore. Combined energy falls to between 121 and 199 – weak. Saturday the 26th morning is “surfable but ordinary” with a cross-off breeze, and Monday the 28th morning is similar. Not much to write home about.
Bottom line: if you’re advanced, pencil in Sunday the 20th morning at Lunada Bay. Glassy, 2ft, 18-second SW groundswell. That’s the highlight. The Monday morning is also clean and a little bigger. The rest is a long wait.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sun afternoon, min 19°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Fri afternoon, min 18°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 19 | SW 19 | W 8 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SW 21 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 63 | 58 | 207 | 51 | 108 | 106 | 90 | 75 | 39 | 200 | 59 | 86 | 144 | 74 | 121 | 184 | 184 | 131 | 199 | 252 | 199 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on |
High Tide | 11:05AM2.08m | 11:40PM1.67m | 11:33AM2.05m | 00:30AM1.48m | 12:02PM1.98m | 1:37AM1.31m | 12:37PM1.89m | 4:36AM1.23m | 1:24PM1.80m | 2:45PM1.73m | 8:20AM1.44m | 4:28PM1.73m | |||||||||
Low Tide | 5:36PM0.51m | 5:12AM0.81m | 6:24PM0.56m | 5:32AM0.98m | 7:20PM0.64m | 5:45AM1.12m | 8:35PM0.71m | 10:16PM0.72m | 11:43PM0.65m | 10:15AM1.43m | 00:36AM0.56m | ||||||||||
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 | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — |
 | — | 7:02 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 6:59 | — | — | 6:57 | — | — | 6:55 | — | — | 6:54 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 |
Feels °C | 22 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 20 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 6 | SW 13 | W 8 | W 7 | W 7 | W 6 | W 6 | W 9 | W 6 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | S 12 | SSW 15 | SW 19 | SW 19 | W 6 | W 6 | SW 18 | W 6 |
| kJ | 37 | 45 | 207 | 51 | 32 | 20 | 18 | 39 | 11 | 200 | 59 | 86 | 144 | 44 | 121 | 184 | 184 | 42 | 35 | 252 | 50 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | W 8 | SW 13 | W 10 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | WSW 6 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 21 | SSW 15 | W 4 | W 5 | SSW 14 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SSW 13 | SW 18 |
| kJ | 63 | 13 | 44 | 31 | 108 | 106 | 90 | 64 | 39 | 10 | 37 | 32 | 71 | 74 | 5 | 13 | 61 | 131 | 199 | 33 | 199 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 18 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | SSW 20 | SSW 19 | S 9 | WSW 5 | W 5 | S 12 | SW 14 | SW 21 | SSW 14 | S 11 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | S 10 | SSW 12 |
| kJ | 58 | 58 | 57 | 48 | 29 | 14 | 14 | 75 | 35 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 26 | 32 | 110 | 69 | 21 | 59 | 58 | 8 | 29 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 6 | — | SE 2 | SSE 2 | SSE 2 | SE 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 2 | — | — | W 5 | W 6 | — | W 6 | — |
| kJ | — | 19 | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 14 | 71 | — | 32 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 165 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 165 | 20 | 165 | 41 | 15 | 1 | 41 | 4 | 148 | 41 | 19 |
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The above surf forecast table for Lunada Bay provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Lunada Bay can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Lunada Bay 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 (Lunada Bay) 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).
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