Sunset Beach surf forecast from 22 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 23 Oct, 8AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 12s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 29 Oct, 5AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 14s period, WSW swell with 1,393 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 23 Oct, 5AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 11s 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 Friday (Oct 23) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 1.4m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Sunset Beach in the next 16 days are 1.9m 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Oct 29) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Fri 23rd Oct) | 5ft (1.6m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Fri 23rd Oct) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Thu 29th Oct) | 6ft (1.9m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Sunset Beach over the next 16 days.
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