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Sunset Beach Surf Forecast
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Sunset Beach surfForecast / CAL – Orange County / USA
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 3 am Thursday 26 Dec 2024 PST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Sunset Beach this week:
The surf forecast for Sunset Beach over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Dec 26) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Sunset Beach in the next 12 days are 1.2m 19s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Dec 28) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (Dec 31) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10AM (Thu 26th Dec) | 3ft (0.9m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Sat 28th Dec) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Sat 28th Dec) | 4ft (1.2m) 19s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Sunset Beach over the next 12 days.
Thursday 26 | Friday 27 | Saturday 28 | Sunday 29 | Monday 30 | Tuesday 31 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | Sunday 05 | Monday 06 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 14 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 21 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 19 | 13 | 18 | 18 | 13 | 16 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 |
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| Energy (?) | 311 | 229 | 128 | 246 | 296 | 218 | 369 | 1037 | 639 | 404 | 286 | 196 | 111 | 170 | 271 | 174 | 141 | 72 | 71 | 59 | 58 | 56 | 68 | 40 | 60 | 118 | 58 | 160 | 104 | 89 | 132 | 48 | 109 | 74 | 75 | 68 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross- on | glass | cross | glass | glass | cross- off | cross- on | glass | glass | on | cross- off | glass | on | glass | off | cross- on | off | cross- off | cross- on | cross- off | off | cross | off | cross- off | cross- on | glass | glass | cross- on | cross | cross | cross- on | cross- off | glass | cross- on | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 8:37PM 0.81 | 7:16AM 1.42 | 9:20PM 0.85 | 7:49AM 1.48 | 9:59PM 0.88 | 8:23AM 1.55 | 10:34PM 0.90 | 8:58AM 1.59 | 11:10PM 0.91 | 9:36AM 1.62 | 11:44PM 0.93 | 10:15AM 1.61 | 12:21AM 0.95 | 10:56AM 1.55 | 1:00AM 0.99 | 11:41AM 1.43 | 1:42AM 1.04 | 12:32PM 1.26 | 2:27AM 1.11 | 1:36PM 1.06 | 3:15AM 1.20 | 3:03PM 0.87 | ||||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 2:22PM 0.05 | 12:55AM 0.44 | 2:57PM -0.03 | 1:33AM 0.46 | 3:31PM -0.10 | 2:11AM 0.46 | 4:06PM -0.16 | 2:49AM 0.46 | 4:41PM -0.20 | 3:27AM 0.45 | 5:19PM -0.21 | 4:08AM 0.44 | 5:53PM -0.20 | 4:54AM 0.43 | 6:31PM -0.16 | 5:48AM 0.43 | 7:09PM -0.10 | 6:53AM 0.42 | 7:49PM -0.01 | 8:15AM 0.40 | 8:31PM 0.10 | 9:52AM 0.33 | 9:18PM 0.20 | |||||||||||||
Thursday 26 | Friday 27 | Saturday 28 | Sunday 29 | Monday 30 | Tuesday 31 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | Sunday 05 | Monday 06 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:54 | - | - | 6:54 | - | - | 6:56 | - | - | 6:56 | - | - | 6:56 | - | - | 6:56 | - | - | 6:56 | - | - | 6:56 | - | - | 6:56 | - | - | 6:56 | - | - | 6:56 | - | - | 6:56 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 4:51 | - | - | 4:51 | - | - | 4:52 | - | - | 4:52 | - | - | 4:52 | - | - | 4:52 | - | - | 4:53 | - | - | 4:54 | - | - | 4:55 | - | - | 4:57 | - | - | 4:57 | - | - | 4:58 | - |
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| Temp. °C | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 15 |
| Feels °C (?) | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 9 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 14 |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat morning, min 14°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Sun morning, min 12°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Thu afternoon, min 15°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat morning, min 13°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Sunset Beach Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Sunset Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Sunset Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Sunset 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 (Sunset 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 Sunset 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.
Sunset Beach is 4 km (2 miles) from the city of Seal Beach. If you plan a vacation in Orange County, look for hotels and other accommodation in Seal Beach. Seal Beach has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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