Santa Monica Samo 20 surf forecast from 16 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 20 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 14s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 19 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 14s period, SSW swell with 500 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 16 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 16s period with SW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Santa Monica Samo 20 this week:
The surf forecast for Santa Monica Samo 20 over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 16) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Santa Monica Samo 20 in the next 16 days are 1.1m 14s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 19) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 3s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 16) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Thu 16th Jul) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Mon 20th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Sun 19th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Santa Monica Samo 20 over the next 16 days.
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