Surf Forecasts:
Sunset Boulevard surf forecast from 16 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 19 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 14s period, S swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 19 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 13s period, S swell with 775 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 16 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 16s period with SW swell.
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 Thursday (Jul 16) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 2s is also forecast. 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 1.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 19) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 6s period and expected on Monday (Jul 20) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Thu 16th Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Sun 19th Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Sun 19th Jul) | 5ft (1.5m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Sunset Boulevard over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Wed afternoon, min 20°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Mon morning, min 19°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 18 | SW 18 | S 16 | S 14 | S 13 | SSW 14 | S 12 | SSW 16 | SSW 13 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 108 | 95 | 90 | 124 | 88 | 127 | 130 | 74 | 77 | 249 | 260 | 301 | 309 | 581 | 367 | 356 | 387 | 350 | 402 | 434 | 367 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross | on |
High Tide | 11:36AM1.31m | 10:36PM2.08m | 12:16PM1.36m | 11:24PM1.91m | 12:58PM1.41m | 00:13AM1.67m | 1:40PM1.45m | 1:05AM1.40m | 2:26PM1.48m | 2:09AM1.14m | 3:14PM1.50m | 3:42AM0.93m | 4:07PM1.51m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:25PM0.57m | 5:45AM-0.38m | 5:20PM0.55m | 6:24AM-0.23m | 6:18PM0.56m | 7:01AM-0.03m | 7:23PM0.58m | 7:38AM0.19m | 8:41PM0.57m | 8:14AM0.40m | 10:14PM0.52m | 8:52AM0.60m | 11:48PM0.40m | ||||||||
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 | 5:52 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — |
 | — | 8:06 | — | — | 8:05 | — | — | 8:05 | — | — | 8:04 | — | — | 8:04 | — | — | 8:02 | — | — | 8:02 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 28 | 30 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 21 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 26 | 29 | 25 |
Feels °C | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 26 | 28 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 5 | SSW 12 | W 6 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 7 | W 7 | SW 15 | SW 18 | S 11 | SSE 11 | S 12 | S 13 | SSW 14 | S 12 | S 11 | SSW 13 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | W 7 |
| kJ | 12 | 49 | 67 | 99 | 81 | 72 | 38 | 23 | 77 | 249 | 125 | 126 | 220 | 581 | 367 | 356 | 209 | 350 | 402 | 434 | 123 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 19 | SW 14 | SSE 12 | S 12 | SW 18 | S 16 | S 14 | SW 17 | S 12 | SW 15 | SSW 16 | W 6 | SSW 12 | S 10 | SSW 15 |
| kJ | 65 | 95 | 90 | 124 | 88 | 76 | 130 | 74 | 49 | 101 | 260 | 301 | 302 | 424 | 278 | 236 | 387 | 71 | 179 | 70 | 367 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | W 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 19 | SW 14 | SW 18 | W 6 | W 5 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 17 | WNW 15 | W 6 | W 5 | SSW 20 | SSW 16 | W 6 | SSE 13 | S 9 |
| kJ | 108 | 14 | 48 | 28 | 27 | 127 | 53 | 51 | 11 | 5 | 27 | 91 | 309 | 44 | 39 | 13 | 75 | 295 | 35 | 33 | 41 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 5 | — | ESE 3 | — | SE 2 | SE 4 | SE 4 | SE 2 | SSE 4 | — | — | — | W 5 | — | — | W 5 | — | — | W 5 | — |
| kJ | — | 13 | — | 1 | — | 2 | 16 | 7 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | 9 | — | — | 12 | — | — | 20 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 30 | 42 | 17 | 19 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 24 | 17 | 29 | 42 | 0 | 30 | 92 | 19 | 30 | 92 | 0 | 30 | 92 | 19 |
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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).
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