Santa Monica surf forecast from 15 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 21 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 14s period, NE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 22 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 13s period, NE swell with 784 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 15 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 13s period with ENE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Santa Monica this week:
The surf forecast for Santa Monica over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 15) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Santa Monica in the next 16 days are 1.6m 13s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 22) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 8s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 16) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (PST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Tue 15th Sep) | 2ft (0.6m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 2PM (Mon 21st Sep) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Tue 22nd Sep) | 5ft (1.6m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Santa Monica over the next 16 days.
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