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Lat Long: 36.90° N 121.84° W

Sunset State Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 pm 11 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Sunset State Beach sea temperature is
18.0°C
3.2° 

Sunset State Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Sunset State Beach surf forecast from 12 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 12 Oct, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 16s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 18 Oct, 11PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 15s period, WNW swell with 1,927 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 12 Oct, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 16s period with SSW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Sunset State Beach this week:

The surf forecast for Sunset State Beach over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Oct 12) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 1.5m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Sunset State Beach in the next 16 days are 2.1m 15s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Oct 18) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Mon 12th Oct)3.5ft (1.0m) 16s
Best Surf 8AM (Mon 12th Oct)3.5ft (1.0m) 16s
Most Powerful11PM (Sun 18th Oct)7ft (2.1m) 15s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Wed afternoon, min 11°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 32°C on Fri afternoon, min 16°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Night
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(10 max)
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Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.8
WNW
11
0.8
SSW
20
1
WNW
18
0.9
SSW
18
1
SSW
15
1.2
SSW
17
1.1
SSW
16
1.1
SSW
16
1.1
SSW
15
1
SSW
15
1
SSW
15
1
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
20
1
SSW
18
1.1
SSW
18
1
SSW
17
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
705
469
582
454
411
740
575
561
539
422
428
417
334
305
301
544
603
713
556
Wind (km/h)
5
SSE
0
SW
15
W
5
ENE
5
N
10
W
5
NE
0
NNW
10
WSW
5
NE
5
NE
10
W
10
NE
5
ENE
10
WSW
5
NE
5
W
10
WSW
0
WNW
Wind State
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glassy
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cross-off
glassy
on
glassy
glassy
on
cross-off
cross-off
on
cross-off
glassy
on
cross-off
on
cross-on
glassy
High Tide
00:20AM1.67m
11:30AM2.11m
1:13AM1.59m
12:01PM2.06m
2:12AM1.52m
12:34PM1.99m
3:23AM1.47m
1:12PM1.91m
4:52AM1.45m
1:59PM1.83m
6:22AM1.48m
2:59PM1.75m
Low Tide
5:25AM1.02m
6:37PM0.32m
5:56AM1.14m
7:21PM0.36m
6:28AM1.24m
8:11PM0.42m
7:02AM1.33m
9:07PM0.49m
7:47AM1.40m
10:11PM0.54m
9:09AM1.44m
11:15PM0.57m
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Feels °C
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Information about the Sunset State Beach Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Sunset State Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Sunset State Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Sunset State Beach 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 State Beach) 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 State Beach 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.

Sunset State Beach is 8 km (5 miles) from Watsonville. If you plan a vacation in Santa Cruz, look for hotels and other accommodation in Watsonville. Watsonville has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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