Sunset Beach surf forecast from 23 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: Friday 23 Oct, 11AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 12s period, SSW swell with 1,294 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 23 Oct, 8AM (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 Friday (Oct 23) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.0m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m 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 2.2m 12s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Oct 23) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Fri 23rd Oct) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Fri 23rd Oct) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Fri 23rd Oct) | 7ft (2.2m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Sunset Beach over the next 16 days.
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