Surf Forecasts:
Sunset Beach surf forecast from 27 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 27 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 18s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 31 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 14s period, S swell with 919 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 27 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 18s period with SW swell.
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 Monday (Jul 27) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 7s. 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 1.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 31) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Mon 27th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 18s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Mon 27th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Fri 31st Jul) | 5ft (1.5m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Sunset Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s talk about Sunset Beach (North OC). The next few days have a bit of swell – we’re looking at waves around 3
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Mon afternoon, min 21°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Sat afternoon, min 21°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 18 | SW 18 | SSW 19 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | S 14 | S 15 | S 14 | S 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 547 | 727 | 719 | 608 | 807 | 580 | 651 | 392 | 481 | 387 | 906 | 447 | 919 | 806 | 407 | 700 | 467 | 349 | 123 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | glassy | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 9:59AM1.53m | 8:34PM2.24m | 10:24AM1.57m | 9:08PM2.27m | 10:50AM1.60m | 9:42PM2.26m | 11:15AM1.64m | 10:15PM2.19m | 11:41AM1.69m | 10:48PM2.08m | 12:07PM1.75m | 11:24PM1.92m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:22AM0.24m | 2:21PM1.14m | 3:52AM0.20m | 2:57PM1.09m | 4:21AM0.19m | 3:33PM1.04m | 4:49AM0.21m | 4:10PM1.01m | 5:15AM0.27m | 4:49PM0.98m | 5:39AM0.37m | 5:32PM0.96m | |||||||
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 | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — |
 | — | — | 7:55 | — | — | 7:54 | — | — | 7:54 | — | — | 7:53 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:52 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 27 | 24 |
Feels °C | 23 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 18 | SW 18 | SSW 19 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | S 14 | S 15 | S 14 | S 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 |
| kJ | 547 | 727 | 719 | 608 | 807 | 580 | 651 | 392 | 481 | 387 | 906 | 447 | 919 | 806 | 407 | 700 | 467 | 349 | 123 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | SSE 16 | SSE 15 | SSE 14 | SSE 13 | W 6 | S 13 | W 7 | W 6 | S 12 | W 5 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 |
| kJ | 36 | 47 | 22 | 33 | 44 | 22 | 201 | 355 | 346 | 232 | 13 | 340 | 14 | 13 | 280 | 8 | 18 | 16 | 18 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | S 9 | SW 12 | S 10 | SSE 16 | S 19 | W 6 | W 7 | W 7 | S 16 | — | W 6 | — | — | W 6 | W 21 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SW 13 |
| kJ | 15 | 7 | 37 | 7 | 25 | 188 | 12 | 22 | 21 | 181 | — | 12 | — | — | 11 | 9 | 15 | 15 | 88 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 32 | 32 | 72 | 32 | 32 | 53 | 32 | 32 | 95 | 32 | 33 | 95 | 0 | 33 | 86 | 22 | 95 | 140 | 32 |
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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).
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