Zmudowski State Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 36.82° N 121.80° W

Zmudowski State Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 pm 13 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Zmudowski State Beach sea temperature is
15.5° C
1.5° 

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 14 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 15 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 8s period, NW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 15 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 8s period, NW swell with 413 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 13 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 13s period with S 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 (Jul 13) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 8s. 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 1.9m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 15) 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 13th Jul)2ft (0.6m) 13s
Best Surf11PM (Wed 15th Jul)6ft (1.9m) 8s
Most Powerful11PM (Wed 15th Jul)6ft (1.9m) 8s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Tue morning, min 13°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Thu afternoon, min 11°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Mon
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
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2
0
0
2
0
0
2
0
0
2
1
0
2
1
1
2
0
1
2
1
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SSW
13
0.8
WNW
8
0.8
WNW
8
0.5
SSW
12
0.5
SW
18
1.1
WNW
8
1.5
WNW
7
1.5
WNW
8
1.3
WNW
8
1.6
WNW
7
1.3
WNW
8
1.2
WNW
8
1.3
WNW
8
0.6
WNW
16
0.6
SW
18
0.8
WNW
16
0.6
WNW
16
0.6
SW
17
0.8
SW
17
0.7
SW
16
0.7
SW
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
184
88
82
85
152
142
234
287
226
236
190
181
235
208
246
288
191
230
362
271
255
Wind (km/h)
10
WSW
0
NW
10
W
15
SW
5
S
10
WSW
15
SW
0
S
10
WSW
15
WSW
0
ENE
15
WSW
15
WSW
0
SSW
10
WSW
15
WSW
0
NNE
10
WSW
15
WSW
0
S
10
WSW
Wind State
cross-on
glassy
on
cross-on
glassy
on
cross-on
glassy
on
on
glassy
on
cross-on
glassy
on
on
glassy
on
on
glassy
on
High Tide
10:00PM1.90m
12:23PM1.34m
10:53PM1.87m
1:04PM1.38m
11:46PM1.80m
1:44PM1.43m
00:38AM1.67m
2:23PM1.47m
1:33AM1.50m
3:02PM1.50m
2:32AM1.31m
3:42PM1.52m
3:40AM1.13m
Low Tide
4:06PM0.82m
5:21AM-0.48m
5:02PM0.77m
6:06AM-0.44m
5:58PM0.71m
6:51AM-0.35m
6:56PM0.65m
7:33AM-0.21m
7:55PM0.59m
8:15AM-0.04m
8:59PM0.52m
8:57AM0.16m
10:06PM0.45m
9:41AM0.37m
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5:58
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6:01
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6:03
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8:27
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8:24
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8:23
8:22
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Temp °C
18
16
22
20
17
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14
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Feels °C
18
16
20
18
16
18
16
16
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16
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12
16
15
13
18
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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.

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