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Sunset Cliffs Surf Forecast
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Sunset Cliffs surfForecast / CAL – San Diego County / USA
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 am Friday 18 Apr 2025 PDT
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Sunset Cliffs this week:
The surf forecast for Sunset Cliffs over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Apr 18) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 5s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Sunset Cliffs in the next 12 days are 0.9m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 23) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Fri 18th Apr) | 2ft (0.6m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Tue 22nd Apr) | 2ft (0.6m) 19s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Wed 23rd Apr) | 3ft (0.9m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Sunset Cliffs over the next 12 days.
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| Period(s) (?) | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 18 | 21 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 20 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 |
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| Energy (?) | 161 | 149 | 178 | 139 | 137 | 153 | 118 | 123 | 127 | 197 | 116 | 206 | 251 | 264 | 370 | 212 | 287 | 427 | 367 | 266 | 365 | 266 | 388 | 291 | 455 | 319 | 434 | 563 | 485 | 660 | 651 | 486 | 659 | 691 | 674 | 512 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- on | on | on | cross- on | on | cross- on | on | glass | on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross | on | glass | cross- on | cross- on | glass | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on |
High Tide / height (m) | 3:32PM 0.78 | 12:11AM 1.41 | 1:29AM 1.31 | 6:55PM 0.99 | 3:37AM 1.28 | 6:43PM 1.11 | 5:07AM 1.34 | 6:58PM 1.26 | 6:13AM 1.41 | 7:20PM 1.43 | 7:08AM 1.47 | 7:47PM 1.62 | 8:00AM 1.49 | 8:17PM 1.80 | 8:51AM 1.46 | 8:50PM 1.94 | 9:42AM 1.39 | 9:25PM 2.03 | 10:36AM 1.29 | 10:03PM 2.05 | 11:33AM 1.17 | 10:45PM 1.99 | ||||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 4:16PM 0.78 | 9:19AM 0.17 | 10:41AM 0.12 | 9:40PM 0.96 | 11:41AM 0.05 | 11:33PM 0.81 | 12:25PM -0.02 | 12:33AM 0.59 | 1:02PM -0.05 | 1:22AM 0.33 | 1:36PM -0.03 | 2:08AM 0.07 | 2:09PM 0.02 | 2:54AM -0.16 | 2:43PM 0.12 | 3:40AM -0.34 | 3:17PM 0.23 | 4:28AM -0.43 | 3:52PM 0.36 | 5:19AM -0.45 | 4:30PM 0.50 | |||||||||||||||
Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | Wednesday 23 | Thursday 24 | Friday 25 | Saturday 26 | Sunday 27 | Monday 28 | Tuesday 29 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:16 | - | - | 6:15 | - | - | 6:13 | - | - | 6:11 | - | - | 6:11 | - | - | 6:09 | - | - | 6:09 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:05 | - | - | 6:05 | - | - | 6:03 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 7:20 | - | - | 7:21 | - | - | 7:22 | - | - | 7:22 | - | - | 7:22 | - | - | 7:23 | - | - | 7:24 | - | - | 7:25 | - | - | 7:25 | - | - | 7:27 | - | - | 7:28 | - | - | 7:28 | - |
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| Temp. °C | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 |
| Feels °C (?) | 12 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 16 |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Sat afternoon, min 13°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon morning, min 13°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Sat morning, min 13°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Sun afternoon, min 13°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Sunset Cliffs Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Sunset Cliffs provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Sunset Cliffs can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Sunset Cliffs 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 Cliffs) 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 Cliffs 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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