Sunset Boulevard surf break

Sunset Boulevard surfForecast / CAL – LA County / USA

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 9 pm Thursday 08 Jan 2026 PST
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Sunset Boulevard surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Sunset Boulevard sea temperature is
16.4° C
(Which is 2.0°C warmer than normal for this time of year)
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Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Sunset Boulevard this week:

The surf forecast for Sunset Boulevard over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Jan 09) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.3m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Sunset Boulevard in the next 12 days are 0.9m 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jan 15) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Friday (Jan 09) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (PST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Fri 9th Jan)1.5ft (0.5m) 10s
Best Surf 1AM (Mon 12th Jan)1.5ft (0.4m) 20s
Most Powerful 7AM (Thu 15th Jan)3ft (0.9m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Sunset Boulevard over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sun morning, min 9°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Wed morning, min 14°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
09
Saturday
10
Sunday
11
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thu
15
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
0
0
1
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
2
1
2
2
2
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.9
W
0.4
WNW
0.4
WNW
0.4
WNW
0.4
SSW
0.3
WNW
0.3
SSW
0.3
SSW
0.3
SSW
0.4
WNW
0.6
WNW
0.7
WNW
0.7
WNW
0.6
WNW
0.6
WNW
0.6
WNW
0.6
W
0.5
W
0.7
WNW
0.9
WNW
0.9
WNW
Period(s) (?)81616151214131313201816161514131319161514
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)938583745040333434132240280256167160141125186283380331
Wind
(km/h)
15
N
10
N
5
WNW
15
N
15
N
10
NNW
15
N
15
N
15
NNW
15
N
15
N
10
NW
15
N
10
N
10
WNW
10
N
5
N
5
WSW
10
N
5
NNW
5
WSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
offcross-
off
offcross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
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High Tide
/ height (m)
2:00AM
1.36
1:27PM
1.01
2:50AM
1.39
3:16PM
0.83
3:41AM
1.43
5:42PM
0.80
4:32AM
1.48
7:20PM
0.87
5:19AM
1.54
8:07PM
0.95
6:01AM
1.61
8:37PM
1.00
6:40AM
1.69
Low Tide
/ height (m)
8:17AM
0.62
7:37PM
0.40
9:59AM
0.53
8:17PM
0.58
11:26AM
0.37
9:10PM
0.72
12:25PM
0.20
10:21PM
0.81
1:07PM
0.05
11:26PM
0.84
1:42PM
-0.06
12:17AM
0.83
2:14PM
-0.15
Friday
09
Saturday
10
Sunday
11
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thu
15
Sunrise-7:00--7:00--7:00--7:00--6:58--6:58--6:58-
Sunset--5:01--5:02--5:04--5:05--5:05--5:06--5:07
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
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Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C121717131919142120162223182423192523202523
Feels °C (?)712137141481615111819132019152220172221
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Information about the Sunset Boulevard Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Sunset Boulevard provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Sunset Boulevard can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Sunset Boulevard 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 Boulevard) 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 Boulevard 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.

Are you planning a vacation in Los Angeles County? If you are looking for accommodation near Sunset Boulevard, camping, hotels and condos and appartments in Los Angeles County, consider staying in Santa Monica which is 6 km (4 miles) away. Other places in and around Los Angeles County where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Calabasas which is 15 km (9 miles) away, Beverly Hills, Culver City and El Segundo.

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