Sunset Beach surf forecast from 7 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 13 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 14s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 10 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 15s period, SW swell with 2,886 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 7 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 13s 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 Monday (Sep 07) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 12s. 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 2.5m 15s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 10) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 13) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Mon 7th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Sun 13th Sep) | 7ft (2.2m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Thu 10th Sep) | 8ft (2.5m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Sunset Beach over the next 16 days.
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