Princeton Breakwater Surf Break

Lat Long: 37.50° N 122.48° W

Princeton Breakwater Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 am 02 Nov 2026 (local time)

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Today's Princeton Breakwater sea temperature is
17.6°C
3.7° 

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


Princeton Breakwater surf forecast from 2 Nov 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 12 Nov, 10PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 13s period, W swell with cross-onshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 14 Nov, 4PM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 18s period, W swell with 17,320 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 3 Nov, 7PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 15s period with W swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Princeton Breakwater this week:

The surf forecast for Princeton Breakwater over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Nov 03) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 1.4m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Princeton Breakwater in the next 16 days are 5.0m 18s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Nov 14) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Wednesday (Nov 04) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (PST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Tue 3rd Nov)4.5ft (1.3m) 15s
Best Surf10PM (Thu 12th Nov)10ft (3.0m) 13s
Most Powerful 4PM (Sat 14th Nov)16ft (5.0m) 18s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Princeton Breakwater over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed morning, min 12°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sat afternoon, min 14°C on Thu afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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WSW
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High Tide
4:21PM1.46m
6:18AM1.56m
5:41PM1.41m
6:58AM1.65m
6:55PM1.37m
7:33AM1.73m
8:02PM1.37m
8:06AM1.78m
9:02PM1.36m
8:36AM1.80m
9:56PM1.35m
9:04AM1.80m
10:48PM1.34m
Low Tide
11:03AM0.83m
11:19PM0.05m
12:13PM0.63m
00:13AM0.15m
1:10PM0.41m
1:01AM0.27m
2:00PM0.21m
1:43AM0.41m
2:44PM0.04m
2:23AM0.54m
3:23PM-0.08m
3:01AM0.67m
4:00PM-0.16m
3:39AM0.79m
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Information about the Princeton Breakwater Surf forecast

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