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South Beach surf break

South Beach surfForecast / CAL – Del Norte County / USA

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 am Monday 06 Oct 2025 PDT
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South Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's South Beach sea temperature is
13.6° C
 (Which is slightly warmer than usual)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for South Beach this week:

The surf forecast for South Beach over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Oct 06) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at South Beach in the next 12 days are 2.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Oct 12) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Friday (Oct 10) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5PM (Mon 6th Oct)1.5ft (0.5m) 16s
Best Surf 8PM (Wed 8th Oct)2.5ft (0.8m) 13s
Most Powerful 5PM (Sun 12th Oct)6.5ft (2.0m) 10s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for South Beach over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Mon afternoon, min 9°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 31mm), heaviest during Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 14°C on Thu afternoon, min 10°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
06
Tuesday
07
Wednesday
08
Thursday
09
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
0
0
1
0
0
2
1
2
1
1
0
0
0
2
2
1
0
2
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.9
NW
0.5
SW
0.5
SW
0.6
W
0.4
SW
0.5
WNW
0.6
WNW
1.5
NW
0.9
WNW
1
WNW
1.2
WNW
1.2
WNW
1.1
WNW
1
WNW
0.9
WNW
0.9
WNW
1.4
WNW
1.6
WNW
1.4
NW
2
NW
2
NW
Period(s) (?)81616111514137121211111010101091010109
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)1121251248956116139222245252353322237202140135308434416757612
Wind
(km/h)
5
W
10
N
5
ESE
5
WSW
5
NW
5
ESE
10
WNW
15
NW
5
ENE
5
SW
5
SW
10
SSE
0
SW
15
SE
10
SE
10
S
5
WNW
5
NE
15
NNW
30
NNW
15
N
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
glasscross-
off		glasscross-
on		crossglasscrosscrossoffglassglasscrossglasscrosscrosscross-
on		glassoffcross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
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High Tide
/ height (m)
11:32AM
2.21
12:03AM
2.04
12:04PM
2.34
12:56AM
2.01
12:39PM
2.44
1:50AM
1.95
1:17PM
2.47
2:48AM
1.85
1:59PM
2.42
3:51AM
1.74
2:48PM
2.31
5:04AM
1.65
3:45PM
2.16
Low Tide
/ height (m)
5:52PM
-0.00
5:56AM
0.27
6:37PM
-0.21
6:34AM
0.43
7:24PM
-0.35
7:14AM
0.61
8:14PM
-0.39
7:57AM
0.79
9:08PM
-0.35
8:47AM
0.94
10:08PM
-0.24
9:47AM
1.07
11:15PM
-0.12
Monday
06
Tuesday
07
Wednesday
08
Thursday
09
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Sunrise7:18--7:18--7:20--7:20--7:22--7:24--7:24--
Sunset-6:50--6:47--6:46--6:45--6:43--6:42--6:39-
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
light rain
heavy rain
mod rain
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
Rain (mm)
------------12091-----
Temp. °C202119212016151412131413121313141412141512
Feels °C (?)1818171818151310101112111011111212101096
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Eyeball surf reportRecent Eyeball Surf Reports for CAL - Del Norte County

  1. weather stationWind Update Continuing clean conditions at South Beach (calm at BUOY-CECC1 1 km from South Beach). 1.5m 8s swell from the NW with a 0.4m 14s groundswell from the W. 2 swells combining so expect closeout sets.

    1 hour 16 minutes ago South Beach
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Information about the South Beach Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for South Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at South Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our South Beach 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 (South Beach) 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 South Beach 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.

South Beach is 89 km (55 miles) from McKinleyville. If you plan a vacation in Del Norte County, look for hotels and other accommodation in McKinleyville. McKinleyville has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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