Zmudowski State Beach Surf Break
Lat Long: 36.82° N 121.80° W

Zmudowski State Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Weather Forecast for Zmudowski State Beach

Issued: 10 pm 05 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Zmudowski State Beach sea temperature is
14.0° C

1.2°C warmer than normal for this time of year

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 6 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 6 Jun, 2AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 10s period, WNW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 9 Jun, 2PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 19s period, S swell with 1,277 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 6 Jun, 2AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 10s 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 Saturday (Jun 06) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.4m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 17s. 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 1.3m 19s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 09) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Sat 6th Jun)8ft (2.4m) 10s
Best Surf 2AM (Sat 6th Jun)8ft (2.4m) 10s
Most Powerful 2PM (Tue 9th Jun)4.5ft (1.3m) 19s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon afternoon, min 9°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Wed morning, min 10°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
6
Sunday
7
Monday
8
Tuesday
9
Wednesday
10
Thursday
11
Fri
12
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
4
2
1
3
2
0
3
1
0
3
2
1
4
3
2
4
2
2
3
2
2
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.4
WNW
10
2.1
WNW
9
2.4
WNW
9
2.5
NW
9
1.9
WNW
9
2
WNW
9
1.8
WNW
9
0.6
S
24
0.7
S
22
0.9
S
21
1.2
S
20
1.3
S
19
1.2
S
18
1.3
SSW
18
2.2
WNW
10
2
WNW
10
1.8
WNW
10
1.6
WNW
10
1.4
WNW
10
1.5
WNW
10
0.9
SSW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1080
799
873
1080
586
629
475
401
462
729
1103
1277
909
1081
869
731
620
496
394
436
346
Wind (km/h)
5
WSW
15
WSW
20
WSW
10
W
10
WSW
15
WSW
5
W
10
WSW
20
WSW
5
S
15
WNW
20
W
0
ESE
10
WNW
10
SW
0
N
15
WSW
10
WSW
0
SW
10
W
10
W
Wind State
glassy
on
on
on
cross-on
on
glassy
on
on
glassy
on
on
glassy
on
cross-on
glassy
on
on
glassy
on
on
High Tide
2:16AM1.26m
4:45PM1.23m
3:15AM1.16m
5:21PM1.29m
4:27AM1.06m
5:55PM1.37m
5:52AM0.98m
6:31PM1.47m
7:23AM0.97m
7:08PM1.57m
8:46AM1.01m
7:49PM1.67m
9:57AM1.09m
Low Tide
9:08PM0.89m
9:28AM-0.03m
10:19PM0.81m
10:12AM0.07m
11:28PM0.67m
10:59AM0.19m
00:30AM0.48m
11:49AM0.32m
1:26AM0.26m
12:40PM0.46m
2:17AM0.02m
1:33PM0.58m
3:06AM-0.20m
2:27PM0.68m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:48
5:48
5:47
5:47
5:47
5:47
5:47
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:22
8:22
8:23
8:23
8:24
8:24
8:25
8:25
 mm
Temp °C
12
15
16
13
14
15
14
16
17
15
18
18
14
22
18
15
18
18
14
18
18
Feels °C
11
12
12
9
12
12
12
14
15
14
17
16
12
20
15
14
17
16
14
17
16
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.4
WNW
10
1
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
16
2.1
WNW
9
1.9
WNW
9
0.8
SSW
15
1.8
WNW
9
0.7
SSW
14
0.7
S
22
0.9
S
21
1.2
S
20
1.3
S
19
1.9
WNW
9
2
WNW
10
1.2
S
17
2
WNW
10
1.8
WNW
10
1.6
WNW
10
1.4
WNW
10
1.5
WNW
10
1
WNW
12
Energy kJ
1080
539
447
750
586
291
475
183
462
729
1103
1277
592
741
849
731
615
471
394
436
288
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
SSW
17
0.1
S
12
0.1
S
12
0.9
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
16
0.1
S
26
0.7
SW
15
0.6
S
24
0.7
SSW
14
0.8
WNW
7
0.9
WNW
8
0.5
SW
13
1.2
S
18
1.3
SSW
18
0.2
WNW
16
1.1
S
16
1.1
S
16
1
S
16
0.9
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
14
Energy kJ
573
3
3
392
314
13
217
401
183
71
122
85
909
1081
25
627
620
496
350
350
346
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
12
0.1
S
16
0.2
S
16
0.1
S
15
0.1
S
15
0.2
S
25
0.1
S
15
0.1
S
18
0.6
SSW
14
0.6
SSW
14
0.1
NW
18
0.4
SSW
13
0.1
NW
16
0.3
WNW
16
0.1
S
11
0.2
WNW
15
0.1
W
15
0.2
S
21
0.2
S
20
0.6
NW
10
Energy kJ
3
5
20
4
4
47
4
6
134
123
12
67
10
50
2
21
4
34
31
61
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.1
WNW
9
2.4
WNW
9
2.5
NW
9
2
WNW
9
1.4
WNW
8
1.2
WNW
8
1.5
WNW
9
2.2
WNW
10
0.4
S
4
Energy kJ
799
873
1080
629
264
163
360
869
4
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
2
2
2
4
1
3
2
3
3
3
3
4
3
2
4
2
2
3
2
2
Distance (km)
0
21
21
21
25
21
0
21
293
0
21
21
0
21
21
0
24
24
0
24
24
Best forecast wave conditions in Monterey
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
3
4
3
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
2
4
4
3
4
2
3
3
3
4
4
3
4
4
4
4
3
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
9
6
7
8
8
6
5
7
8
5
7
5
6
6
5
7
5
6
5
6
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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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