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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 10 pm Monday 06 Apr 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
17.3° C
(Which is 2.5°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 Wednesday (Apr 08) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 8s. 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 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Apr 10) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Wed 8th Apr) | 2ft (0.6m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Wed 8th Apr) | 2ft (0.6m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Fri 10th Apr) | 3ft (0.9m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Sunset Beach over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Wed afternoon, min 15°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 25mm), heaviest during Fri night. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu night, min 15°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 07 | Wednesday 08 | Thursday 09 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Mon 13 | ||||||||||||||||
| Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | ||
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| Wave Height (m) & direction (?) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Period(s) (?) | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 8 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ (?) | 236 | 180 | 175 | 167 | 121 | 90 | 246 | 127 | 214 | 399 | 283 | 373 | 412 | 402 | 362 | 382 | 246 | 242 | 314 | 229 | 156 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- on | on | on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | on | on | on | cross- on | on | on | on | on | on | cross- on | cross- on | on | |
High Tide / height (m) | 11:54PM 1.93 | 12:33AM 1.83 | 1:36AM 1.74 | 3:24AM 1.69 | 7:33PM 1.55 | 4:56AM 1.72 | 7:34PM 1.63 | 6:00AM 1.79 | 7:43PM 1.74 | 6:52AM 1.85 | 7:58PM 1.88 | |||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 7:58AM 0.64 | 9:25AM 0.69 | 10:51AM 0.66 | 11:50AM 0.59 | 11:38PM 1.39 | 12:29PM 0.53 | 12:31AM 1.24 | 1:01PM 0.48 | 1:11AM 1.04 | 1:29PM 0.47 | ||||||||||||
Tuesday 07 | Wednesday 08 | Thursday 09 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Mon 13 | ||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 6:31 | - | - | 6:31 | - | - | 6:28 | - | - | 6:28 | - | - | 6:26 | - | - | 6:24 | - | - | 6:24 | - | |
| Sunset | - | - | 7:16 | - | - | 7:16 | - | - | 7:17 | - | - | 7:19 | - | - | 7:20 | - | - | 7:20 | - | - | 7:21 | |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 12 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 2 | - | |
| Temp. °C | 17 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | |
| Feels °C (?) | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 12 | |
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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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