Sunset Beach surf forecast from 9 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 13 Oct, 2AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 18s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 13 Oct, 8AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 18s period, SSW swell with 1,015 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 10 Oct, 5AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 19s period with SSW 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 Saturday (Oct 10) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 19s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 14s. Another secondary swell of 0.7m and 10s is also forecast. 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 1.3m 18s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Oct 13) at 8AM. 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+) | 5AM (Sat 10th Oct) | 2ft (0.6m) 19s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Tue 13th Oct) | 3ft (0.9m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Tue 13th Oct) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Sunset Beach over the next 16 days.
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