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Sunset Beach surf break

Sunset Beach surfForecast / CAL – Orange County / USA

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 3 am Monday 24 Feb 2025 PST
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Sunset Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Sunset Beach sea temperature is
14.4° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)


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 Monday (Feb 24) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 16s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Sunset Beach in the next 12 days are 3.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Mar 03) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 2s period and expected on Saturday (Mar 01) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (PST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Mon 24th Feb)2ft (0.6m) 13s
Best Surf 4AM (Mon 3rd Mar)11ft (3.5m) 9s
Most Powerful 4AM (Mon 3rd Mar)11ft (3.5m) 9s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Sunset Beach over the next 12 days.

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Monday
24
Tuesday
25
Wednesday
26
Thursday
27
Friday
28
Saturday
01
Sunday
02
Monday
03
Tuesday
04
Wednesday
05
Thursday
06
Friday
07
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.6
W
0.5
W
1.1
W
0.8
W
0.5
W
0.8
WNW
0.9
WNW
1.1
W
1
W
0.6
W
0.6
W
0.6
W
1.1
W
1.1
W
0.8
W
0.7
W
0.4
WNW
0.7
WNW
0.8
WNW
0.9
WNW
2.5
W
2.5
W
1.9
W
1.6
W
1
W
0.4
SSW
0.4
SSW
0.5
SSW
0.5
SSW
0.4
SSW
0.5
SSW
0.5
SSW
0.4
SSW
0.4
WNW
0.5
W
0.9
W
Period(s) (?)131388181716151414141816151413222018188910881917171615151414141411
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)12686148801603724115454111361442226205442641761563954275109621015668347121142113168149861231137670103206
Wind
(km/h)
10
W
15
WSW
10
SW
5
W
15
SW
5
SE
5
WNW
10
WNW
10
NNE
10
NE
10
SW
5
SW
15
WSW
20
WSW
10
WSW
15
SSW
10
SSW
10
E
5
SW
20
WSW
10
WSW
25
WSW
25
WSW
10
WNW
10
SSW
15
SSW
10
ESE
10
SSE
15
WSW
10
W
5
W
15
W
5
W
5
SSW
20
WSW
10
WSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
on
oncross-
off
glasscrosscross-
off
offonglassononcross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
off
glasscross-
on
oncross-
on
oncrosscross-
on
oncross-
off
crossoncross-
on
glasscross-
on
cross-
on
glassoncross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
9:13PM
0.93
7:56AM
1.50
9:31PM
1.01
8:37AM
1.57
9:54PM
1.10
9:19AM
1.58
10:20PM
1.20
10:01AM
1.52
10:49PM
1.30
10:45AM
1.40
11:21PM
1.37
11:34AM
1.22
11:56PM
1.41
12:29PM
1.00
12:35AM
1.41
1:43PM
0.80
1:23AM
1.37
3:48PM
0.67
2:27AM
1.30
6:54PM
0.73
3:57AM
1.26
7:47PM
0.85
Low Tide
/ height (m)
2:48PM
-0.16
1:59AM
0.38
3:18PM
-0.21
2:40AM
0.29
3:47PM
-0.23
3:22AM
0.20
4:17PM
-0.22
4:06AM
0.12
4:46PM
-0.17
4:53AM
0.05
5:16PM
-0.08
5:43AM
0.02
5:47PM
0.04
6:40AM
0.02
6:17PM
0.17
7:48AM
0.03
6:49PM
0.30
9:16AM
0.04
7:25PM
0.42
11:01AM
0.02
8:54PM
0.52
12:28PM
-0.05
11:33PM
0.53
Monday
24
Tuesday
25
Wednesday
26
Thursday
27
Friday
28
Saturday
01
Sunday
02
Monday
03
Tuesday
04
Wednesday
05
Thursday
06
Friday
07
Sunrise6:26--6:24--6:24--6:22--6:22--6:20--6:18--6:18--6:16--6:16--6:13--6:13--
Sunset-5:44--5:45--5:45--5:45--5:46--5:47--5:49--5:50--5:51--5:51--5:52--5:52-
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Rain (mm)
----------------------41------------
Temp. °C201817201816202224252623161513141413151414131212131312141415181916171514
Feels °C (?)171417171515161919212118131110111212131112769111010111113141614161112

Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Wed night, min 15°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Thu afternoon, min 12°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Sun morning, min 11°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu afternoon, min 13°C on Wed morning). 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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