Sunset Beach · Orange County
Sunset Beach
Coastal Flood Advisory issued November 4 at 8:18PM PST until November 10 at 12:00PM PST by NWS San Diego CA
Read the National Weather Service warning
* WHAT...Minor to locally moderate coastal flooding expected. Additionally, dangerous rip currents and surf of 3 to 5 feet expcted along west-facing beaches. * WHERE...San Diego County Coastal Areas and Orange County Coastal Areas. * WHEN...From 4 AM Friday to noon PST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only isolated road closures expected. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Coastal residents and managers of infrastructure in the advisory area should prepare for rising water and take appropriate action to protect life and property. Highest tides will occur in the late morning each day. Observed high tides are 1.3 to 1.6 feet above astronomical tide predictions. Surf will increase starting next Monday, but there is uncertainty in details at this time.
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property.
Next 5 daysSurf height and tide, hour by hour
16-day outlookTomorrow 2–3 ft · Poor–Fair
- Thu, Nov 52–4 ftWind AM calm, PM onshoreFair
- Fri, Nov 62–3 ftWind AM offshore, PM onshorePoor–Fair
- Sat, Nov 72–3 ftWind AM offshore, PM crossFair
- Sun, Nov 81–3 ftWind AM offshore, PM calmFair
- Mon, Nov 92–4 ftWind AM offshore, PM onshoreFair
- Tue, Nov 102–3 ftWind AM calm, PM onshoreFair
- Wed, Nov 112–3 ftWind AM calm, PM onshorePoor–Fair
- Thu, Nov 122–3 ftWind AM calm, PM calmFair
- Fri, Nov 133–6 ftWind AM cross, PM crossFair–Good
- Sat, Nov 145–10 ftWind AM onshore, PM onshorePoor–Fair
- Sun, Nov 155–8 ftWind AM onshore, PM onshorePoor–Fair
- Mon, Nov 164–9 ftWind AM onshore, PM onshorePoor–Fair
- Tue, Nov 174–7 ftWind AM offshore, PM calmGood
- Wed, Nov 182–4 ftWind AM cross, PM onshorePoor–Fair
- Thu, Nov 192–3 ftWind AM calm, PM onshoreFair
- Fri, Nov 201–3 ftWind AM offshore, PM onshorePoor–Fair
Swell1.5 ft @ 6s W
- 1.0 ft13 s W 269°swell
- 0.7 ft13 s SW 220°swell
- 1.5 ft6 s W 262°swell
Offshore deep-water swell from NOAA WAVEWATCH III.
Wind & weather4 mph calm · Clear
Solid: wind · dashed: gusts · dots: offshore/calm, cross, onshore
- 10 PM4–5 mphcalm72°F Clear
- 12 AM4–5 mphcalm72°F Clear
- 2 AM4–5 mphcalm71°F Clear
- 4 AM5–6 mphcalm71°F Clear
- 6 AM5–6 mphcalm58°F Clear
- 8 AM4–5 mphcalm64°F Clear
- 10 AM6–9 mphonshore74°F Clear
- 12 PM6–9 mphonshore76°F Clear
- 2 PM9–12 mphonshore77°F Clear
- 4 PM9–12 mphonshore76°F Clear
- 6 PM9–12 mphonshore72°F Clear
- 8 PM5–7 mphcalm69°F Clear
- 10 PM4–5 mphcalm66°F Clear
National Weather Service forecast; NOAA GFS model beyond about 7 days.
Tides · Los AngelesNext low 12 AM · 0.6 ft
- Low12 AM · 0.6 ft
- High6 AM · 5.7 ft
- Low12 PM · 0.7 ft
- High6 PM · 4.6 ft
NOAA Tides & Currents predictions. Best tide here: mid.
Sun & lightFirst light 5:48 AM · Sunset 4:57 PM · UV 4
UV index peak 4 (moderate) around 12 PM.EPA UV index forecast.
| First light | Sunrise | Sunset | Last light | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 5:48 AM | 6:14 AM | 4:57 PM | 5:22 PM |
| Tomorrow | 5:49 AM | 6:15 AM | 4:56 PM | 5:22 PM |
Water temp & live buoyWater 73°F · Buoy 3.3 ft @ 15s
Water 73°F (nearby buoy, 10:26 PM). Suggested: Boardshorts or a spring top.
- Wave height
- 1.0 m (3.3 ft)
- Dominant period
- 15 s
- Average period
- 9.4 s
- Direction
- WSW 254°
- Water temp
- 22.9 °C
Measured at the buoy, shown as reported (feet converted from metres). Data: CDIP, Scripps Institution of Oceanography, via NOAA NDBC.
Water qualityCheck before you paddle out, especially after rain
Health departments post bacteria advisories and sewage-spill closures. Avoid the water for at least 72 hours after rain, especially near river mouths, creeks and storm drains.
Today's status: OC Health Care Agency (ocbeachinfo.com) →Getting thereFree parking along the Pacific Ave greenbelt and in a lot at Warner Ave/PCH; fills on summer weekends.
- Parking
- Free parking along the Pacific Ave greenbelt and in a lot at Warner Ave/PCH; fills on summer weekends.
- Access
- Walk across the grass greenbelt and wide flat sand; several access points along Pacific Ave.
- Lifeguards
- Huntington Beach Marine Safety, 10 a.m. to sunset; most towers staffed in summer only.
- Facilities
- Public restrooms, cold showers, playground and bike path on the greenbelt; food on PCH.
- Etiquette
- Relaxed, room to spread out; beginners and longboarders common on small days.
- Hazards
- Rip currents between bars, closeouts when big.
Local info changes; check posted signs and lifeguards on the day.
About this breakbeach · sand · faces SW
Long open stretch of shifting sandbars between Surfside and Bolsa Chica. Catalina blocks roughly 195-242°, so it relies on south swells and on west swells past the island's west end. Rip currents form between bars.
Faces SW · works on SSE–W swell · best S–SSW · usually surfed by all levels
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Model run 2026-11-05 00Z. Surf heights are face-height estimates from our spot model. Data sources