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Lat Long: 36.82° N 121.80° W

Zmudowski State Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 pm 10 Nov 2026 (local time)

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Today's Zmudowski State Beach sea temperature is
18.9°C
4.8° 

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


Zmudowski State Beach surf forecast from 10 Nov 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 14 Nov, 1AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 16s period, WNW swell with onshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 14 Nov, 7AM (local time) - 18ft (5.5m), 19s period, WNW swell with 22,233 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 10 Nov, 10PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 13s period with WNW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Zmudowski State Beach this week:

The surf forecast for Zmudowski State Beach over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Nov 10) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.0m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 14s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Zmudowski State Beach in the next 16 days are 5.5m 19s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Nov 14) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Monday (Nov 23) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (PST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Tue 10th Nov)6.5ft (2.0m) 13s
Best Surf 1AM (Sat 14th Nov)13ft (4.0m) 16s
Most Powerful 7AM (Sat 14th Nov)18ft (5.5m) 19s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Wed morning, min 14°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 35mm), heaviest during Fri night. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri afternoon, min 11°C on Mon morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Fri afternoon, calm by Sat night).

Tue
10
Wednesday
11
Thursday
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Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
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Monday
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2
WNW
13
2
WNW
13
1.8
WNW
13
1.7
WNW
13
1.9
WNW
13
2.5
WNW
15
2.5
WNW
15
2.5
WNW
15
2.4
WNW
14
2
WNW
15
4
WNW
16
5.5
WNW
19
5
WNW
17
4
WNW
16
2.5
WNW
14
2.2
WNW
14
2.1
W
13
4
WNW
18
4
WNW
18
3.5
WNW
17
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1336
1377
1110
953
1198
2675
2934
2648
2234
1659
8448
21241
13725
6936
3009
1781
1468
11743
9909
7899
Wind (km/h)
10
W
10
ENE
5
ENE
5
WSW
5
E
0
E
5
WSW
5
ESE
15
SW
30
SW
15
W
10
WNW
10
W
5
E
5
ESE
5
WSW
10
SE
5
E
10
WNW
5
NE
Wind State
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cross-off
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glassy
glassy
glassy
cross-on
glassy
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High Tide
00:25AM1.20m
10:33AM1.55m
1:14AM1.18m
11:09AM1.50m
2:06AM1.16m
11:49AM1.44m
2:58AM1.15m
12:36PM1.36m
3:50AM1.17m
1:30PM1.29m
4:35AM1.20m
2:34PM1.21m
Low Tide
5:13PM-0.18m
4:55AM0.89m
5:50PM-0.15m
5:36AM0.94m
6:31PM-0.10m
6:22AM0.99m
7:15PM-0.03m
7:20AM1.01m
8:04PM0.03m
8:36AM1.00m
8:56PM0.09m
9:56AM0.94m
9:48PM0.16m
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Temp °C
20
18
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Feels °C
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10
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Information about the Zmudowski State Beach Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Zmudowski 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 Zmudowski State Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Zmudowski 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 (Zmudowski 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 Zmudowski 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.

Zmudowski State Beach is 10 km (6 miles) from Neponset. If you plan a vacation in Monterey, look for hotels and other accommodation in Neponset. Neponset has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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