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Sunset State Beach Surf Forecast
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Sunset State Beach surfForecast / CAL – Santa Cruz / USA
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 pm Thursday 24 Apr 2025 PDT
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Sunset State Beach this week:
The surf forecast for Sunset State Beach over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 24) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 22s. Another secondary swell of 1.0m and 13s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Sunset State Beach in the next 12 days are 1.1m 18s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Apr 28) at 11AM. 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 (Thu 24th Apr) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 17s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Sun 27th Apr) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 20s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Mon 28th Apr) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Sunset State Beach over the next 12 days.
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| Period(s) (?) | 17 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 19 | 18 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 10 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 18 | 19 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 12 |
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| Energy (?) | 313 | 249 | 348 | 302 | 280 | 277 | 418 | 314 | 599 | 455 | 373 | 817 | 639 | 625 | 535 | 554 | 421 | 452 | 312 | 280 | 215 | 156 | 128 | 243 | 332 | 318 | 395 | 395 | 578 | 469 | 423 | 540 | 1060 | 1215 | 1333 | 1216 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | off | on | on | cross- on | on | on | cross- off | on | on | glass | on | on | glass | cross- on | cross- on | glass | cross- on | on | glass | cross- on | cross- on | glass | on | cross- on | glass | glass | cross- on | glass | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on |
High Tide / height (m) | 9:35PM 1.56 | 9:57AM 1.39 | 10:07PM 1.68 | 10:59AM 1.40 | 10:41PM 1.78 | 11:59AM 1.39 | 11:17PM 1.85 | 12:59PM 1.36 | 11:57PM 1.87 | 2:00PM 1.33 | 12:40AM 1.84 | 3:04PM 1.29 | 1:28AM 1.76 | 4:11PM 1.26 | 2:22AM 1.64 | 5:19PM 1.27 | 3:25AM 1.51 | 6:22PM 1.30 | 4:36AM 1.37 | 7:16PM 1.35 | 5:54AM 1.27 | 8:01PM 1.41 | 7:13AM 1.21 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 2:46PM 0.09 | 3:32AM 0.14 | 3:29PM 0.19 | 4:19AM -0.10 | 4:11PM 0.31 | 5:05AM -0.30 | 4:54PM 0.45 | 5:53AM -0.44 | 5:39PM 0.58 | 6:42AM -0.50 | 6:27PM 0.70 | 7:34AM -0.48 | 7:20PM 0.81 | 8:30AM -0.40 | 8:24PM 0.88 | 9:31AM -0.29 | 9:43PM 0.90 | 10:35AM -0.16 | 11:10PM 0.85 | 11:40AM -0.05 | 12:30AM 0.74 | 12:39PM 0.05 | 1:36AM 0.59 | 1:29PM 0.15 | ||||||||||||
Thu 24 | Friday 25 | Saturday 26 | Sunday 27 | Monday 28 | Tuesday 29 | Wednesday 30 | Thursday 01 | Friday 02 | Saturday 03 | Sunday 04 | Monday 05 | Tue 06 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 6:20 | - | - | 6:18 | - | - | 6:18 | - | - | 6:16 | - | - | 6:15 | - | - | 6:13 | - | - | 6:13 | - | - | 6:11 | - | - | 6:11 | - | - | 6:09 | - | - | 6:09 | - | - | 6:07 |
| Sunset | 7:49 | - | - | 7:50 | - | - | 7:51 | - | - | 7:52 | - | - | 7:52 | - | - | 7:53 | - | - | 7:54 | - | - | 7:54 | - | - | 7:55 | - | - | 7:57 | - | - | 7:58 | - | - | 7:59 | - | - |
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| Temp. °C | 12 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 11 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 15 | 16 | 12 | 19 | 19 | 12 | 18 | 17 | 12 | 16 | 17 | 12 | 18 | 18 | 13 | 22 | 21 | 16 | 22 | 21 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 12 | 14 |
| Feels °C (?) | 9 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 11 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 17 | 17 | 11 | 16 | 15 | 11 | 15 | 15 | 11 | 16 | 16 | 12 | 21 | 20 | 16 | 22 | 19 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 11 | 12 |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Fri afternoon, min 7°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue morning, min 8°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sat morning, min 10°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sun morning, min 11°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Sunset State Beach Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Sunset State 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 State Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Sunset 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 (Sunset 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 Sunset 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.
Sunset State Beach is 8 km (5 miles) from Watsonville. If you plan a vacation in Santa Cruz, look for hotels and other accommodation in Watsonville. Watsonville has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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