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South Beach surfForecast / CAL – Del Norte County / USA

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 9 am Tuesday 06 Jan 2026 PST
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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
11.7° 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 Thursday (Jan 08) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4.0m and 17s period. 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 4.0m 17s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jan 08) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Thu 8th Jan)13ft (4.0m) 17s
Best Surf 1AM (Thu 8th Jan)13ft (4.0m) 17s
Most Powerful 1AM (Thu 8th Jan)13ft (4.0m) 17s

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

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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 11°C on Tue morning, min 5°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Sun morning, min 7°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
06
Wednesday
07
Thursday
08
Friday
09
Saturday
10
Sunday
11
Monday
12
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
0
1
3
5
5
3
4
4
3
2
2
1
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.5
W
1.4
W
1.5
WNW
2.2
WNW
1.7
WNW
4
WNW
4
WNW
3.5
WNW
3
WNW
2.4
WNW
1.6
WNW
1.1
WNW
1.2
W
1
W
2.1
W
2
W
2.2
W
3
W
2.5
W
2.3
W
2.3
W
Period(s) (?)101111111917161615141413131413121716161514
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)49644946710812091974775405766375022349534244684051401112428934538304022582048
Wind
(km/h)
0
W
5
WSW
25
S
15
WSW
15
NNW
15
N
10
NE
15
NNW
10
ENE
5
E
0
S
10
ESE
5
SE
5
SSE
5
E
0
W
5
NNW
5
NE
5
NNE
10
NNW
5
E
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
glassoncross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
off		cross-
off		offcross-
off		offglassglasscross-
off		glasscross-
on		cross-
off		glasscross-
off		offglasscross-
off		cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
1:06PM
2.26
2:41AM
2.06
1:58PM
2.03
3:22AM
2.08
2:54PM
1.79
4:02AM
2.08
4:00PM
1.56
4:43AM
2.09
5:20PM
1.40
5:25AM
2.08
6:55PM
1.34
6:09AM
2.08
8:29PM
1.39
Low Tide
/ height (m)
7:58PM
-0.21
8:19AM
0.80
8:38PM
0.02
9:20AM
0.75
9:16PM
0.27
10:25AM
0.69
9:55PM
0.54
11:34AM
0.60
10:37PM
0.79
12:42PM
0.49
11:26PM
1.01
1:43PM
0.37
12:26AM
1.17
Tuesday
06
Wednesday
07
Thursday
08
Friday
09
Saturday
10
Sunday
11
Monday
12
Sunrise7:43--7:43--7:43--7:43--7:43--7:43--7:41--
Sunset-5:00--5:01--5:02--5:04--5:05--5:06--5:07-
cloud
part cloud
mod rain
light rain
mod rain
rain showers
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
--8183---------------
Temp. °C111010109899610108121010141413161612
Feels °C (?)98665354288587711111014149
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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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