Sunset Boulevard surf break

Sunset Boulevard surfForecast / CAL – LA County / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 am Saturday 16 May 2026 PDT
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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
16.9° C
(Which is 1.9°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Sunset Boulevard this week:

The surf forecast for Sunset Boulevard over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 19) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Sunset Boulevard in the next 16 days are 1.4m 13s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 17) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (May 20) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Tue 19th May)1.5ft (0.4m) 15s
Best Surf 5AM (Wed 20th May)1.5ft (0.4m) 21s
Most Powerful 8AM (Sun 17th May)4.5ft (1.4m) 13s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Sunset Boulevard over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Mon afternoon, min 16°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Tue afternoon, min 16°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
16
Sunday
17
Monday
18
Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
Friday
22
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
2
1
1
2
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
2
0
1
2
Swell
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SSW
14
1.2
W
10
1.7
W
9
1.4
W
13
1.3
W
13
0.9
WNW
13
0.9
W
8
0.8
W
8
0.4
S
15
0.4
SSW
14
0.6
W
11
0.4
SW
16
0.4
SW
16
0.5
SW
15
0.4
SW
19
0.4
SW
19
0.5
SW
15
0.5
SW
18
0.6
SW
18
0.4
SW
18
0.6
SW
15
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
218
273
455
643
555
277
108
72
68
67
94
65
88
113
133
107
107
150
246
102
191
Wind (km/h)
10
SW
15
SSW
10
SE
10
SSE
10
SW
10
SE
10
S
15
SW
0
SSW
10
SSW
15
SW
0
WSW
10
SSW
15
SW
5
SE
10
S
10
SW
5
SSE
10
S
15
SW
5
S
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
on
on
cross
glassy
cross-on
cross
glassy
cross-on
cross
cross-on
on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross
glassy
High Tide
10:16AM1.19m
9:22PM2.09m
11:11AM1.15m
10:05PM2.10m
12:11PM1.10m
10:52PM2.04m
1:15PM1.08m
11:44PM1.91m
2:27PM1.09m
00:43AM1.74m
3:38PM1.14m
1:53AM1.54m
4:40PM1.24m
3:15AM1.35m
Low Tide
3:02PM0.50m
4:39AM-0.50m
3:43PM0.58m
5:30AM-0.51m
4:29PM0.66m
6:25AM-0.45m
5:22PM0.73m
7:23AM-0.35m
6:29PM0.80m
8:25AM-0.23m
7:59PM0.84m
9:27AM-0.10m
9:45PM0.79m
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:52
5:50
5:50
5:50
5:48
5:48
5:48
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
7:49
7:50
7:50
7:51
7:52
7:52
7:52
Temp °C
18
19
16
18
19
17
20
21
18
22
23
18
21
21
19
21
21
17
20
21
18
17
17
16
17
17
17
18
19
17
20
20
17
19
19
19
20
20
17
19
20
18
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
W
10
1.2
W
10
1.7
W
9
1.4
W
13
1.3
W
13
1.4
W
8
0.9
W
8
0.8
W
8
0.6
W
7
0.5
W
6
0.4
SSW
13
0.4
S
13
0.4
SW
16
0.5
SW
15
0.4
SW
15
0.5
SW
15
0.5
SW
15
0.5
SW
18
0.6
SW
18
0.5
SW
14
0.6
SW
15
Energy kJ
161
273
455
643
555
240
108
72
34
20
59
55
88
113
77
107
107
150
246
102
191
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SSW
14
0.6
SSW
14
0.6
SSW
14
0.5
SSW
13
0.5
SSW
13
0.9
WNW
13
0.5
W
12
0.4
WNW
12
0.4
S
15
0.4
SSW
14
0.4
SW
16
0.4
W
6
0.4
S
13
0.4
S
12
0.4
SW
19
0.4
SW
19
0.5
S
14
0.5
S
13
0.5
S
13
0.4
S
13
0.4
S
12
Energy kJ
218
165
158
102
101
277
75
46
68
67
94
11
52
47
133
96
100
85
84
52
45
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
S
10
0.2
S
10
0.5
W
13
0.2
S
18
0.2
S
18
0.4
SSW
13
0.4
SSW
12
0.4
S
15
0.3
SSW
12
0.3
SW
16
0.1
NW
16
0.4
SW
16
0.3
W
6
0.2
WNW
13
0.4
S
12
0.4
WSW
5
0.3
WSW
5
0.4
SW
14
0.3
W
11
0.4
SW
18
0.2
W
11
Energy kJ
8
8
92
25
24
58
52
70
28
43
10
65
6
17
47
8
5
52
21
79
9
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
ESE
2
0.5
SE
3
0.4
SE
4
0.6
W
11
0.3
W
6
Energy kJ
1
5
5
84
6
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
2
2
3
2
1
1
1
3
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
2
Distance (km)
74
87
17
19
92
17
24
92
0
190
92
0
30
42
17
30
126
0
30
42
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Los Angeles County
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
2
1
2
1
2
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
6
7
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
4
3
1
3
2
4
3
3
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
6
7
4
5
4
5
4
4
4
9
7
4
8
5
4
5
4
4
4
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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 16 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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