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Sunset Beach Surf Forecast, Florida - West Coast

Florida - West Coast

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Sunset Beach surf spot

Current Conditions

Very Poor
Wave Height
Flat
flat to ankle high
Swell Period
4.5s
Wind
10mph
NW / Gusts 12mph
Conditions
Very Poor
Active Swells
Primary
0.3ft @ 5sS
Secondary
0.2ft @ 2sWSW

Daily Forecast

3 of 5 days
Tue, Mar 31Flat
Very Poor
6am9am12pm3pm
Wed, Apr 10-1ft
Very Poor

Slim pickings today — 0-1ft and very poor with gentle E breeze.

6am9am12pm3pm
3s SSE|7-9mph E
Thu, Apr 2Flat
Very Poor

Not the most exciting day — Flat and very poor conditions with moderate E wind around 7mph.

6am9am12pm3pm
3s ESE|6-10mph ENE
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Forecast Charts

Sunset Beach Surf Spot Guide

Break
Beach
Bottom
Sand
Level
Beginner
Crowd
Moderate
Best Swell
WNW
Best Wind
ESE
Season
Fall

Sunset Beach is a mellow shoreline break on florida - west coast, situated on a barrier island near Treasure Island in Pinellas County, facing WNW into the Gulf of Mexico. The Gulf's shallow continental shelf generally keeps wave energy small and gentle, but late summer tropical systems and fall cold fronts can push surprisingly rideable swells into this west-facing stretch of coast. The long, uncrowded sandy shore makes it an approachable spot for beginners and longboarders looking to practice on soft, rolling Gulf waves.

Rip currentsJellyfishStingraysShallow sandbarsBoat traffic

Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.

Sunset Beach Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Sunset Beach?
The current wave height at Sunset Beach is Flat with a 4.5s swell period. Wind is NW at 10mph. Conditions are rated Very Poor.
How accurate is the Sunset Beach surf forecast?
Our Sunset Beach forecast uses NOAA GFS and other weather models combined with spot-specific bathymetry to calculate breaking wave heights. Short-range (1-3 day) forecasts are most reliable. Extended forecasts show general trends.
What is the breaking wave height at Sunset Beach?
The current breaking wave height at Sunset Beach is Flat, produced by a 0.3ft S primary swell at 5s, a 0.2ft WSW secondary swell at 2s. Breaking wave height is the actual rideable wave size at the shore — calculated from offshore swell data using this spot's coastal bathymetry — not the raw buoy reading.
When is the best time to surf Sunset Beach?
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Sunset Beach is Friday from 9 AM to 12 PM with 1ft waves, a 2.55s swell period, and conditions rated Poor. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.