Sunset Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 27.74° N 82.76° W

Issued: 1 pm 20 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Sunset Beach sea temperature is
30.0° C

1.8°C warmer than normal for this time of year

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 20 Jun 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 20 Jun, 8PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 5s period, W swell with 14 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Sunset Beach this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Sunset Beach in the next 16 days are 0.5m 5s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jun 20) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 8PM (Sat 20th Jun)1.5ft (0.5m) 5s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Sat afternoon, min 27°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Tue afternoon, min 27°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Sat
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
W
6
0.4
WNW
4
0.2
SSW
6
0.3
WNW
4
0.3
NW
3
0.1
S
5
0.2
W
4
0.1
W
6
0.4
NW
3
0.4
NW
4
0.4
NW
4
0.4
WNW
3
0.4
NW
4
0.3
WNW
4
0.2
WNW
4
0.2
WNW
4
0.2
WNW
4
0.2
S
6
0.2
S
4
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
9
5
3
3
2
1
1
0
0
1
2
3
4
4
4
3
2
2
1
2
2
Wind (km/h)
20
W
10
N
15
W
20
W
5
W
10
SW
20
W
10
NW
10
WSW
20
WNW
20
WNW
10
W
20
W
10
WNW
10
SW
20
W
5
WNW
10
SSW
15
W
10
SSW
5
SSE
Wind State
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
on
cross-on
cross
on
cross-on
on
cross-on
High Tide
5:22PM0.57m
7:34AM0.49m
6:50PM0.48m
8:02AM0.55m
8:35PM0.41m
8:32AM0.59m
10:25PM0.38m
9:04AM0.64m
00:06AM0.39m
9:38AM0.67m
1:34AM0.40m
10:12AM0.69m
2:57AM0.41m
10:49AM0.71m
Low Tide
1:15AM0.09m
1:46PM0.32m
1:50AM0.18m
3:17PM0.23m
2:24AM0.26m
4:31PM0.14m
2:56AM0.33m
5:30PM0.06m
3:27AM0.39m
6:21PM-0.00m
3:53AM0.43m
7:06PM-0.05m
4:08AM0.45m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:35
6:35
6:35
6:35
6:35
6:37
6:37
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:29
8:29
8:29
8:30
8:30
8:30
8:30
8:30
 mm
1
Temp °C
29
28
28
28
28
28
29
28
28
29
28
28
28
28
28
29
28
28
29
29
28
Feels °C
31
29
30
29
30
32
31
29
31
31
31
31
29
30
31
30
29
31
31
31
31
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SW
5
0.2
SSW
5
0.3
NW
4
0.2
SSW
5
0.3
NW
3
0.1
S
5
0.4
NW
4
0.4
NW
4
0.3
WNW
4
0.2
WNW
4
0.2
WNW
4
0.2
S
6
0.2
S
4
Energy kJ
7
3
2
3
2
1
3
4
3
2
2
2
2
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SSW
6
0.2
WSW
5
0.2
WSW
5
0.1
W
7
0.1
SW
5
0.1
S
5
0.1
S
5
0.1
W
6
0.1
NW
4
Energy kJ
6
3
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
7
0.2
SSW
6
Energy kJ
1
3
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
W
6
0.4
WNW
4
0.2
WNW
4
0.3
WNW
4
0.2
W
4
0.2
WNW
2
0.4
NW
3
0.4
NW
4
0.4
WNW
3
0.2
WNW
4
Energy kJ
9
5
1
3
1
1
2
4
4
1
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
3
1
1
3
1
1
Distance (km)
475
234
1113
589
1476
1229
660
775
1136
667
709
660
667
954
1167
1713
264
225
1713
239
227
Best forecast wave conditions in Gulf Coast, Florida
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
3
1
2
3
2
2
3
1
2
3
3
2
3
2
2
3
2
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
9
5
7
5
7
5
6
5
7
9
7
6
7
5
5
5
5
6
6
5
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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 11 km (7 miles) from Saint Petersburg. If you plan a vacation in Gulf Coast, Florida, look for hotels and other accommodation in Saint Petersburg. Saint Petersburg has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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