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Lat Long: 36.82° N 121.80° W

Zmudowski State Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 am 19 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Zmudowski State Beach sea temperature is
17.8°C
3.2° 

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 19 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 20 Oct, 11PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 13s period, WNW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 19 Oct, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 16s period, SSW swell with 636 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 19 Oct, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 16s period with SSW 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 Monday (Oct 19) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Zmudowski State Beach in the next 16 days are 1.1m 16s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Oct 19) 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+)11PM (Mon 19th Oct)3.5ft (1.1m) 16s
Best Surf11PM (Tue 20th Oct)4.5ft (1.4m) 13s
Most Powerful11PM (Mon 19th Oct)3.5ft (1.1m) 16s

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


Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue afternoon, min 11°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sat afternoon, min 12°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Friday
23
Saturday
24
Sunday
25
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
WNW
12
1.3
WNW
12
1.1
SSW
16
1
SSW
16
1.2
WNW
14
1.5
WNW
12
1
SSW
15
0.7
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
15
0.8
SSW
14
1
WNW
11
0.8
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
16
1.1
WNW
11
0.9
SSW
15
0.8
SSW
15
0.6
SSW
15
0.6
SSW
14
0.6
SSW
13
0.7
SSW
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
517
500
636
513
530
626
456
269
361
376
265
246
302
295
291
314
242
167
156
141
158
Wind (km/h)
5
W
15
W
5
SE
5
ENE
10
W
0
ENE
0
WSW
10
N
5
ENE
5
WSW
10
WSW
10
WNW
5
SW
10
W
5
NE
5
NE
10
W
5
NE
10
NE
10
W
10
NE
Wind State
on
on
glassy
glassy
on
glassy
glassy
cross
cross-off
on
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
on
glassy
cross-off
on
cross-off
cross-off
on
cross-off
High Tide
5:34PM1.25m
7:56AM1.26m
6:42PM1.25m
8:21AM1.33m
7:45PM1.27m
8:45AM1.40m
8:42PM1.30m
9:10AM1.48m
9:36PM1.31m
9:36AM1.57m
10:30PM1.32m
10:05AM1.65m
11:23PM1.31m
Low Tide
12:45PM0.88m
00:48AM0.19m
1:36PM0.75m
1:33AM0.20m
2:18PM0.60m
2:12AM0.23m
2:56PM0.43m
2:49AM0.28m
3:33PM0.24m
3:24AM0.36m
4:10PM0.05m
4:00AM0.45m
4:50PM-0.11m
4:37AM0.55m
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Temp °C
16
16
14
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17
16
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25
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23
27
20
Feels °C
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19
24
18
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25
20
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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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