Santa Monica surf forecast from 3 Nov 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 4 Nov, 2AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 14s period, NE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 4 Nov, 2AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 14s period, NE swell with 976 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 3 Nov, 2PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 12s period with NE 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 (Nov 03) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Santa Monica in the next 16 days are 1.6m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Nov 04) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Nov 07) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (PST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2PM (Tue 3rd Nov) | 5ft (1.5m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Wed 4th Nov) | 5ft (1.6m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Wed 4th Nov) | 5ft (1.6m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Santa Monica over the next 16 days.
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