Zmudowski State Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 36.82° N 121.80° W

Zmudowski State Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 pm 08 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Zmudowski State Beach sea temperature is
16.5° C
2.7° 

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 9 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 10 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 8s period, NW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 9 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 16s period, SSW swell with 505 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 8 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 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 Wednesday (Jul 08) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 19s. Another secondary swell of 1.4m and 7s is also forecast. 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 1.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 09) at 8AM. 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 (Wed 8th Jul)3ft (0.9m) 16s
Best Surf11PM (Fri 10th Jul)6ft (1.9m) 8s
Most Powerful 8AM (Thu 9th Jul)3.5ft (1.0m) 16s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat morning, min 11°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Tue morning, min 13°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Wed
8
Thursday
9
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
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PM
Night
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AM
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Night
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Rating
(10 max)
0
3
1
1
3
1
1
2
1
1
3
1
1
3
0
1
3
0
0
3
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
16
1
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
16
1.6
WNW
9
1.6
WNW
9
1.7
WNW
9
0.8
SSW
15
1.6
NW
8
0.8
SSW
15
1.5
WNW
8
1.4
WNW
9
1.5
WNW
9
1.4
WNW
9
1.3
WNW
8
1.6
WNW
8
1.6
NW
8
1.1
WNW
8
1.7
WNW
7
1.9
NW
8
1.3
WNW
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
545
412
505
402
387
389
439
243
330
274
302
311
331
286
255
343
338
149
259
434
220
Wind (km/h)
15
WSW
0
SW
10
WSW
15
WSW
5
SW
10
WSW
15
WSW
0
SSE
10
W
15
SW
5
SW
10
WSW
15
SW
0
NNW
10
WSW
15
SW
0
SSW
10
WSW
15
SW
5
SSW
15
WSW
Wind State
on
glassy
on
on
glassy
on
cross-on
glassy
on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
on
cross-on
glassy
on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
High Tide
5:36PM1.59m
7:28AM0.94m
6:24PM1.67m
8:55AM1.02m
7:16PM1.75m
10:01AM1.12m
8:10PM1.82m
10:53AM1.20m
9:06PM1.87m
11:40AM1.28m
10:00PM1.90m
12:23PM1.34m
10:53PM1.87m
1:04PM1.38m
Low Tide
00:56AM0.15m
11:57AM0.68m
1:55AM-0.05m
1:01PM0.79m
2:50AM-0.23m
2:06PM0.84m
3:43AM-0.36m
3:07PM0.85m
4:33AM-0.45m
4:06PM0.82m
5:21AM-0.48m
5:02PM0.77m
6:06AM-0.44m
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5:54
5:56
5:56
5:56
5:58
5:58
5:58
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8:29
8:28
8:28
8:28
8:27
8:27
8:25
8:25
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Temp °C
16
14
17
17
14
17
18
15
19
19
15
19
19
15
19
19
17
21
20
17
19
Feels °C
13
13
15
14
13
15
15
14
17
17
15
17
17
14
17
17
16
19
17
16
17
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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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