Sunset Beach surf forecast from 10 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 11 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 12s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 16 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 14s period, WSW swell with 2,694 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 11 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 12s 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 (Jul 11) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.0m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 1.4m and 7s is also forecast. 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 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 16) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Sat 11th Jul) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Sat 11th Jul) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Thu 16th Jul) | 8ft (2.5m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Sunset Beach over the next 16 days.
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