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Sunset Cliffs surf Forecast / CAL – San Diego County / USA

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 am Tuesday 16 Apr 2024 PDT
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Sunset Cliffs surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Sunset Cliffs sea temperature is 15.4°C (Statistics for 16 Apr 1981-2005 - mean: 15.6 °C max: 17.6 °C min: 14.0 °C)
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Sunset Cliffs surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Sunset Cliffs sea temperature is 15.4°C (Statistics for 16 Apr 1981-2005 - mean: 15.6 °C max: 17.6 °C min: 14.0 °C)


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 Tuesday (Apr 16) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Sunset Cliffs in the next 12 days are 1.1m 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 18) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Tue 16th Apr)2.5ft (0.8m) 17s
Best Surf 2AM (Thu 18th Apr)3.5ft (1.1m) 16s
Most Powerful 2AM (Thu 18th Apr)3.5ft (1.1m) 16s

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

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Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.8
SW
0.8
SW
0.9
SW
0.9
SSW
1
SW
1.1
SW
0.9
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.9
SW
0.8
SSW
0.5
SW
0.7
SW
0.6
SW
0.6
SW
0.7
SW
0.7
SW
0.8
SW
0.9
SW
0.6
SW
0.7
SW
0.8
SW
0.8
SW
0.8
SW
0.9
SW
0.9
SW
0.7
SW
0.6
SW
0.6
SW
0.6
SW
0.6
SW
0.8
SW
0.7
SW
0.7
SW
0.8
SW
Period(s) (?)19171716161615151414201318181817161616161617161616161515141418161616--
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)42335043447550256040937230526420318319925831229131837119325131035432636235823913713616713243226725130200
Wind
(km/h)
15
WNW
20
WNW
5
N
10
NW
15
WNW
5
WSW
10
WSW
10
W
0
S
15
W
15
WNW
5
W
10
WSW
10
WSW
0
NE
10
WNW
15
W
5
W
10
WSW
15
WSW
10
SW
20
SSW
15
SW
10
S
15
SSW
10
WSW
5
SW
10
SW
10
W
5
SSW
10
WSW
15
W
5
WNW
10
WSW
15
WNW
10
NW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
ononcrosscross-
on
onglassononglassonononcross-
on
onglasscross-
on
onononcross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
onglasscross-
on
oncross-
on
ononglassoncross-
on
cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
7:16PM
1.18
5:43AM
1.30
7:36PM
1.26
6:40AM
1.34
7:54PM
1.34
7:23AM
1.37
8:10PM
1.43
8:01AM
1.37
8:27PM
1.52
8:35AM
1.36
8:46PM
1.60
9:10AM
1.32
9:05PM
1.67
9:45AM
1.26
9:26PM
1.73
10:22AM
1.19
9:49PM
1.75
11:02AM
1.10
10:14PM
1.75
11:49AM
1.01
10:42PM
1.73
12:48PM
0.91
11:17PM
1.67
Low Tide
/ height (m)
12:10PM
0.05
12:22AM
0.76
12:54PM
0.04
1:08AM
0.60
1:27PM
0.05
1:43AM
0.44
1:53PM
0.08
2:15AM
0.29
2:15PM
0.12
2:45AM
0.16
2:37PM
0.18
3:15AM
0.04
2:57PM
0.25
3:46AM
-0.05
3:18PM
0.33
4:19AM
-0.11
3:39PM
0.42
4:54AM
-0.14
3:59PM
0.52
5:33AM
-0.13
4:20PM
0.61
6:20AM
-0.09
4:40PM
0.70
Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunrise6:16--6:16--6:15--6:13--6:11--6:11--6:09--6:09--6:07--6:07--6:05--6:05--
Sunset-7:20--7:20--7:21--7:22--7:22--7:22--7:23--7:24--7:25--7:25--7:27--7:28-
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Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C161617181715161615151514151515171716171716151514141414151515151515151616
Feels °C (?)141316161414151415151313141314151516161616141313131113141315151215131314

Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed morning, min 14°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Sun morning, min 13°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon morning, min 14°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Sat afternoon, min 14°C on Thu 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.

Sunset Cliffs is 8 km (5 miles) from the very large city of Coronado. If you plan a vacation in San Diego County, look for hotels and other accommodation in Coronado. Coronado has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as cheap car hire and transport links.

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