Surf Forecasts:
Sunset surf forecast from 4 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 7 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 11s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 7 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 11s period, S swell with 2,160 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 5 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 12s period with S swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Sunset this week:
The surf forecast for Sunset over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 05) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Sunset in the next 16 days are 3.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 07) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 06) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Sat 5th Sep) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Mon 7th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Mon 7th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Sunset over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Sat afternoon, min 14°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the W on Sat night, light winds from the WSW by Mon morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Wed night. Warm (max 20°C on Wed morning, min 12°C on Tue night). Mainly strong winds. | |||||||||||||||||||
Fri 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | ||||||||||||||
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) | S 9 | S 12 | S 10 | S 9 | S 10 | SSW 7 | S 8 | S 11 | S 9 | S 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | S 9 | S 10 | S 9 | S 10 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 198 | 68 | 121 | 58 | 45 | 65 | 111 | 2160 | 421 | 348 | 867 | 1019 | 1479 | 754 | 461 | 385 | 2114 | 1374 | 992 | 1160 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | off | cross | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | on | cross | cross-off | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross |
High Tide | 2:14AM0.96m | 2:40PM1.44m | 3:44AM0.96m | 3:54PM1.49m | 4:59AM1.02m | 5:00PM1.56m | 5:57AM1.12m | 5:57PM1.63m | 6:45AM1.22m | 6:46PM1.66m | 7:28AM1.31m | 7:31PM1.65m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:22PM0.37m | 7:47AM0.46m | 9:46PM0.33m | 9:08AM0.47m | 10:58PM0.24m | 10:24AM0.43m | 11:54PM0.15m | 11:29AM0.35m | 00:41AM0.08m | 12:24PM0.27m | 1:23AM0.04m | 1:14PM0.21m | 2:00AM0.03m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — |
 | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:38 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:40 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Temp °C | 17 | 17 | 27 | 29 | 26 | 20 | 18 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 20 | 17 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 |
Feels °C | 13 | 15 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 15 | 14 | 8 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 16 | 12 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 9 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | S 8 | S 10 | S 9 | NE 6 | SSW 7 | NE 6 | S 11 | S 9 | S 9 | E 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | ENE 9 | E 16 | S 22 | S 17 | S 10 |
| kJ | 198 | 57 | 121 | 58 | 39 | 65 | 6 | 1729 | 421 | 348 | 9 | 1019 | 1479 | 754 | 461 | 8 | 5 | 89 | 91 | 1160 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 10 | S 12 | ENE 9 | ENE 4 | S 10 | NE 7 | E 10 | ENE 10 | E 10 | ENE 10 | NE 8 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | — | S 17 | E 16 | E 16 | SSE 23 | SSE 23 |
| kJ | 18 | 68 | 17 | 13 | 45 | 23 | 8 | 10 | 8 | 9 | 2 | 8 | 8 | 2 | — | 5 | 5 | 5 | 176 | 175 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 18 | NE 4 | — | E 9 | N 4 | E 11 | S 15 | E 10 | NE 8 | NE 8 | — | — | — | — | — | E 17 | — | — | E 9 | E 10 |
| kJ | 6 | 6 | — | 15 | 1 | 9 | 17 | 8 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | — | — | 2 | 2 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 7 | — | N 3 | NNW 3 | WSW 3 | W 3 | S 8 | S 11 | — | — | SSE 8 | — | — | NNE 3 | NNW 3 | SSE 9 | S 9 | S 10 | S 9 | — |
| kJ | 14 | — | 5 | 4 | 5 | 8 | 111 | 2160 | — | — | 867 | — | — | 1 | 3 | 385 | 2114 | 1374 | 992 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 161 | 0 | 35 | 9 | 0 | 5 | 598 | 3 | 0 | 35 | 213 | 3 | 35 | 0 | 0 | 119 | 246 | 213 | 443 | 144 |
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Information about the Sunset Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Sunset provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Sunset can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Sunset 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) 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 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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