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Sunset Beach Surf Forecast
/ CAL – Orange County (51 breaks) / California (404 breaks) /
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Sunset Beach surfForecast / CAL – Orange County / USA
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 pm Monday 04 May 2026 PDTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Sunset Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Sunset Beach sea temperature is
16.7° C
(Which is 1.3°C warmer than normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Sunset Beach this week:
The surf forecast for Sunset Beach over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 07) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 5s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Sunset Beach in the next 16 days are 0.9m 19s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 09) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Thu 7th May) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Mon 11th May) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Sat 9th May) | 3ft (0.9m) 19s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Sunset Beach over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon afternoon, min 14°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Fri afternoon, min 15°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Mon 4 | Tuesday 5 | Wednesday 6 | Thursday 7 | Friday 8 | Saturday 9 | Sunday 10 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 18 | SW 13 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SSW 20 | SSW 16 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | |
66 | 125 | 146 | 142 | 158 | 162 | 146 | 99 | 100 | 99 | 50 | 44 | 78 | 81 | 132 | 171 | 402 | 352 | 480 | 295 | 402 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | glassy | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | |
High Tide | 10:55PM2.08m | 1:45PM1.37m | 11:29PM1.99m | 3:35PM1.36m | 00:08AM1.89m | 1:01AM1.79m | 6:00PM1.50m | 2:17AM1.69m | 6:06PM1.59m | 3:49AM1.63m | 6:19PM1.70m | 5:10AM1.61m | |||||||||
Low Tide | 4:28PM1.21m | 6:38AM0.43m | 4:47PM1.28m | 7:32AM0.51m | 4:55PM1.35m | 8:33AM0.56m | 9:34AM0.59m | 8:48PM1.46m | 10:27AM0.60m | 10:51PM1.36m | 11:10AM0.60m | 11:57PM1.17m | 11:48AM0.62m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 |
 | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:38 | — | — | 7:38 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:40 | — | — | 7:42 | — | 7:43 |
— | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 20 |
13 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 19 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | W 5 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | W 5 | W 6 | W 6 | W 7 | W 8 | W 10 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 |
 kJ | 66 | 125 | 146 | 142 | 26 | 162 | 146 | 99 | 100 | 99 | 20 | 41 | 28 | 61 | 91 | 94 | 402 | 352 | 480 | 295 | 402 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | S 12 | SW 18 | S 12 | SSW 15 | W 5 | W 5 | WSW 5 | W 5 | S 10 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SSW 20 | SSW 16 | W 7 | W 6 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 |
| kJ | 46 | 25 | 49 | 11 | 158 | 13 | 8 | 8 | 14 | 2 | 45 | 44 | 78 | 81 | 132 | 171 | 34 | 20 | 42 | 24 | 24 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | SSW 13 | S 12 | SW 21 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SSW 16 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 15 | SSW 20 | SSW 13 | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 |
| kJ | 29 | 17 | 11 | 18 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 59 | 15 | 15 | 50 | 26 | 44 | 26 | 60 | 128 | 17 | 14 | 31 | 28 | 11 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 4 | W 3 | W 5 | W 5 | — | — | — | — | — | W 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 5 | 1 | 34 | 35 | — | — | — | — | — | 15 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 140 | 181 | 46 | 149 | 505 | 32 | 32 | 140 | 0 | 32 | 140 | 32 | 32 | 116 | 32 | 32 | 95 | 32 | 32 | 95 | 32 |
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Information about the Sunset Beach Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Sunset Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Sunset Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Sunset 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 (Sunset 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 Sunset 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.
Sunset Beach is 4 km (2 miles) from the city of Seal Beach. If you plan a vacation in Orange County, look for hotels and other accommodation in Seal Beach. Seal Beach has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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