Santa Monica surf forecast from 16 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 17 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 10s period, ENE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 22 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 12s period, NE swell with 389 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 17 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 10s 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 Thursday (Sep 17) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 14s. 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 1.2m 12s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 22) 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 0.5m 8s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 17) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Thu 17th Sep) | 3ft (0.9m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Thu 17th Sep) | 3ft (0.9m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Tue 22nd Sep) | 4ft (1.2m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Santa Monica over the next 16 days.
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