Sunset Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 27.74° N 82.76° W

Sunset Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 26 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Sunset Beach sea temperature is
30.6° C
1.1° 

Sunset Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Sunset Beach surf forecast from 27 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 2 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 6s period, WSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 2 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 6s period, WSW swell with 114 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 2 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 6s period with WSW 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 Sunday (Aug 02) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 6s period. 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 1.4m 6s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 02) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Sun 2nd Aug)4.5ft (1.4m) 6s
Best Surf11PM (Sun 2nd Aug)4.5ft (1.4m) 6s
Most Powerful11PM (Sun 2nd Aug)4.5ft (1.4m) 6s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Sunset Beach over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue morning. Warm (max 30°C on Sun night, min 29°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 43mm), heaviest during Sat afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Wed night, min 27°C on Sat afternoon). Mainly fresh winds.

Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
WNW
4
0.8
WNW
5
0.8
WNW
5
0.7
WNW
5
0.7
WNW
5
0.6
W
5
0.7
W
4
0.8
W
5
0.8
W
4
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5
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1.1
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W
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0.9
W
6
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0.9
W
5
1.1
W
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
22
29
27
27
27
18
19
27
26
49
50
67
54
49
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46
72
Wind (km/h)
20
WNW
20
WNW
20
W
15
W
20
WSW
20
WSW
20
SW
25
WSW
30
WSW
30
WSW
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W
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W
30
WSW
25
W
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W
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WSW
20
SW
30
WNW
15
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Wind State
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High Tide
3:18AM0.44m
11:25AM0.74m
3:17AM0.43m
12:08PM0.76m
3:18AM0.42m
12:48PM0.77m
3:19AM0.43m
1:27PM0.76m
3:24AM0.45m
2:07PM0.74m
3:36AM0.49m
2:49PM0.70m
3:54AM0.54m
Low Tide
4:48AM0.48m
8:11PM-0.03m
5:50AM0.45m
8:42PM-0.02m
6:41AM0.42m
9:09PM-0.01m
7:30AM0.38m
9:34PM0.02m
8:19AM0.34m
9:58PM0.05m
9:10AM0.30m
10:22PM0.10m
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9
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
31
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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.

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