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Lat Long: 33.77° N 118.43° W

Lunada Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 am 02 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Lunada Bay sea temperature is
22.5°C
4.0° 

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


Lunada Bay surf forecast from 2 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 8 Oct, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 16s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 8 Oct, 2PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 16s period, SSW swell with 330 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 3 Oct, 2AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 16s period with SW 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 Saturday (Oct 03) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 4s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Lunada Bay in the next 16 days are 0.8m 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Oct 08) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 12s period and expected on Thursday (Oct 08) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Sat 3rd Oct)1.5ft (0.5m) 16s
Best Surf 8AM (Thu 8th Oct)2.5ft (0.7m) 16s
Most Powerful 2PM (Thu 8th Oct)2.5ft (0.8m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Lunada Bay over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 33°C on Sun morning, min 22°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 33°C on Mon morning, min 24°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
2
Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
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16
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SW
15
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SW
16
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0.4
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13
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SSW
18
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18
0.7
SW
17
0.7
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16
0.8
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
16
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
129
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143
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67
126
209
302
264
330
314
Wind (km/h)
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20
W
5
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5
ENE
20
W
5
NE
5
E
15
W
5
WNW
5
WNW
20
WNW
10
WSW
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20
W
10
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W
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High Tide
1:35PM2.01m
6:03AM1.40m
3:10PM1.94m
6:43AM1.54m
4:46PM1.95m
7:12AM1.67m
6:01PM1.99m
7:40AM1.80m
7:01PM2.02m
8:07AM1.93m
7:52PM2.02m
8:33AM2.04m
8:39PM1.98m
Low Tide
10:00PM0.44m
8:23AM1.38m
11:19PM0.38m
10:51AM1.31m
00:17AM0.31m
12:12PM1.14m
1:03AM0.29m
1:09PM0.93m
1:40AM0.31m
1:56PM0.73m
2:14AM0.38m
2:38PM0.56m
2:44AM0.48m
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Information about the Lunada Bay Surf forecast

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).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Lunada Bay 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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