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Sunset Cliffs Surf Forecast
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Sunset Cliffs surfForecast / CAL – San Diego County / USA
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 am Friday 16 May 2025 PDT
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Sunset Cliffs this week:
The surf forecast for Sunset Cliffs over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (May 16) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be onshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Sunset Cliffs in the next 12 days are 1.8m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 18) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Fri 16th May) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 17s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Mon 19th May) | 4ft (1.2m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Sun 18th May) | 6ft (1.8m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Sunset Cliffs over the next 12 days.
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| Period(s) (?) | 18 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 18 | 11 | 10 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 18 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 10 |
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| Energy (?) | 214 | 444 | 165 | 381 | 314 | 275 | 351 | 198 | 194 | 284 | 240 | 154 | 152 | 229 | 127 | 161 | 161 | 159 | 78 | 136 | 211 | 232 | 314 | 251 | 329 | 465 | 600 | 527 | 447 | 447 | 300 | 217 | 211 | 386 | 347 | 490 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | on | on | cross | cross- on | on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | on | glass | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | on | on | glass | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross |
High Tide / height (m) | 1:28PM 0.92 | 11:22PM 1.59 | 2:47PM 0.92 | 12:10AM 1.50 | 4:05PM 0.99 | 1:18AM 1.39 | 4:53PM 1.10 | 2:52AM 1.29 | 5:26PM 1.24 | 4:25AM 1.24 | 5:58PM 1.42 | 5:44AM 1.23 | 6:30PM 1.61 | 6:52AM 1.23 | 7:04PM 1.80 | 7:53AM 1.23 | 7:40PM 1.96 | 8:51AM 1.23 | 8:19PM 2.08 | 9:47AM 1.21 | 9:00PM 2.13 | 10:42AM 1.18 | 9:44PM 2.11 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 4:49PM 0.81 | 7:37AM -0.01 | 5:30PM 0.87 | 8:36AM 0.03 | 7:07PM 0.94 | 9:36AM 0.06 | 9:23PM 0.91 | 10:31AM 0.08 | 11:03PM 0.73 | 11:19AM 0.11 | 12:13AM 0.48 | 12:03PM 0.17 | 1:09AM 0.20 | 12:43PM 0.24 | 1:59AM -0.06 | 1:24PM 0.32 | 2:48AM -0.28 | 2:04PM 0.41 | 3:36AM -0.44 | 2:46PM 0.49 | 4:25AM -0.51 | 3:30PM 0.56 | ||||||||||||||
Friday 16 | Saturday 17 | Sunday 18 | Monday 19 | Tuesday 20 | Wednesday 21 | Thursday 22 | Friday 23 | Saturday 24 | Sunday 25 | Monday 26 | Tuesday 27 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 5:48 | - | - | 5:48 | - | - | 5:48 | - | - | 5:47 | - | - | 5:47 | - | - | 5:46 | - | - | 5:46 | - | - | 5:45 | - | - | 5:45 | - | - | 5:43 | - | - | 5:43 | - | - | 5:43 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 7:40 | - | - | 7:42 | - | - | 7:42 | - | - | 7:43 | - | - | 7:44 | - | - | 7:44 | - | - | 7:45 | - | - | 7:45 | - | - | 7:45 | - | - | 7:46 | - | - | 7:47 | - | - | 7:47 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 |
| Feels °C (?) | 14 | 12 | 14 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 19 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 16 |
Short Range Forecast: Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat night. Very mild (max 16°C on Sat afternoon, min 14°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Tue morning, min 15°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Thu morning, min 15°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun morning, min 15°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Sunset Cliffs Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Sunset Cliffs provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Sunset Cliffs can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Sunset Cliffs 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 Cliffs) 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 Cliffs 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.
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