Marine Weather and Tide Forecast for Sunset Beach, CA
 | Sunrise 5:41 AM Sunset 8:05 PM Moonrise 8:25 AM Moonset 10:55 PM |
Marine Forecasts
NOTE: Zones updated 4/16/2026. Some zones changed. Use Edit if needed.
PZZ655 Inner Waters From Point Mugu To San Mateo Pt. Ca Including Santa Catalina And Anacapa Islands- 208 Pm Pdt Wed Jun 17 2026
Tonight - W wind 10 to 15 kt, becoming 5 to 10 kt after midnight. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Wave detail: W 4 ft at 6 seconds and sw 2 ft at 14 seconds. Patchy drizzle after midnight.
Thu - Light winds, becoming W 10 to 15 kt in the afternoon. Seas 3 to 4 ft. Wave detail: W 3 ft at 7 seconds and sw 2 ft at 13 seconds. Patchy drizzle in the morning.
Thu night - W wind 10 to 15 kt, becoming 5 to 10 kt after midnight. Seas 3 to 4 ft. Wave detail: W 3 ft at 6 seconds and sw 2 ft at 13 seconds. Patchy fog after midnight.
Fri - Light winds, becoming W 10 to 15 kt in the afternoon. Seas 2 to 4 ft. Wave detail: nw 3 ft at 6 seconds and sw 2 ft at 13 seconds. Patchy drizzle in the morning.
Fri night - W wind 10 to 20 kt, becoming nw 10 to 15 kt after midnight. Seas 3 to 4 ft. Wave detail: nw 4 ft at 5 seconds and sw 2 ft at 15 seconds. Patchy fog after midnight.
Sat - W wind 5 to 10 kt, becoming 10 to 15 kt in the afternoon. Seas 3 to 4 ft. Wave detail: W 3 ft at 6 seconds and sw 2 ft at 16 seconds. Patchy fog in the morning.
Sat night - W wind 15 to 20 kt, becoming 10 to 15 kt after midnight. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Wave detail: nw 4 ft at 6 seconds and S 2 ft at 15 seconds.
Sun - W wind 5 to 10 kt, becoming 10 to 15 kt in the afternoon. Seas 3 to 4 ft. Wave detail: W 3 ft at 7 seconds and S 2 ft at 15 seconds.
Sun night - W wind 10 to 20 kt, becoming 5 to 10 kt after midnight. Seas 3 to 4 ft. Wave detail: W 3 ft at 7 seconds and S 2 ft at 14 seconds.
Mon - Light winds, becoming sw 5 to 10 kt in the afternoon. Seas 3 to 4 ft. Wave detail: W 3 ft at 7 seconds and S 2 ft at 14 seconds.
Mon night - W wind 10 to 15 kt in the evening, becoming light. Seas 2 to 3 ft.
PZZ600 208 Pm Pdt Wed Jun 17 2026
Synopsis for the southern california coast and santa barbara channel including the channel islands national marine sanctuary and national park - At 21z or 2 pm pdt, a 1034 mb surface high was 850 nm W of seattle, wa, while a 998 mb low was over southeastern utah.
7 Day Forecast for Marine Location Near Sunset Beach, CA
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| Los Patos (highway bridge) Click for Map Wed -- 05:41 AM PDT Sunrise Wed -- 07:19 AM PDT -0.98 feet Low Tide Wed -- 08:26 AM PDT Moonrise Wed -- 01:52 PM PDT 3.31 feet High Tide Wed -- 06:35 PM PDT 1.36 feet Low Tide Wed -- 08:04 PM PDT Sunset Wed -- 10:54 PM PDT Moonset Tide / Current data from XTide NOT FOR NAVIGATION |
Los Patos (highway bridge), California, Tide feet
| 12 am |
| 5.7 |
| 1 am |
| 5.3 |
| 2 am |
| 4.4 |
| 3 am |
| 3.1 |
| 4 am |
| 1.7 |
| 5 am |
| 0.4 |
| 6 am |
| -0.5 |
| 7 am |
| -1 |
| 8 am |
| -0.9 |
| 9 am |
| -0.2 |
| 10 am |
| 0.7 |
| 11 am |
| 1.7 |
| 12 pm |
| 2.6 |
| 1 pm |
| 3.2 |
| 2 pm |
| 3.3 |
| 3 pm |
| 3 |
| 4 pm |
| 2.5 |
| 5 pm |
| 1.9 |
| 6 pm |
| 1.4 |
| 7 pm |
| 1.4 |
| 8 pm |
| 1.8 |
| 9 pm |
| 2.6 |
| 10 pm |
| 3.7 |
| 11 pm |
| 4.6 |
| Queens Gate (depth 35 ft) Click for Map Flood direction 48 true Ebb direction 257 true Wed -- 12:53 AM PDT -0.15 knots Max Ebb Wed -- 04:29 AM PDT 0.00 knots Slack Wed -- 05:42 AM PDT Sunrise Wed -- 06:56 AM PDT 0.15 knots Max Flood Wed -- 08:26 AM PDT Moonrise Wed -- 09:22 AM PDT -0.00 knots Slack Wed -- 01:10 PM PDT -0.25 knots Max Ebb Wed -- 05:49 PM PDT 0.00 knots Slack Wed -- 07:27 PM PDT 0.06 knots Max Flood Wed -- 08:05 PM PDT Sunset Wed -- 09:24 PM PDT -0.00 knots Slack Wed -- 10:55 PM PDT Moonset Tide / Current data from XTide NOT FOR NAVIGATION |
Queens Gate (depth 35 ft), California Current, knots
| 12 am |
| -0.1 |
| 1 am |
| -0.1 |
| 2 am |
| -0.1 |
| 3 am |
| -0.1 |
| 4 am |
| -0 |
| 5 am |
| 0 |
| 6 am |
| 0.1 |
| 7 am |
| 0.1 |
| 8 am |
| 0.1 |
| 9 am |
| 0 |
| 10 am |
| -0.1 |
| 11 am |
| -0.1 |
| 12 pm |
| -0.2 |
| 1 pm |
| -0.3 |
| 2 pm |
| -0.2 |
| 3 pm |
| -0.2 |
| 4 pm |
| -0.2 |
| 5 pm |
| -0.1 |
| 6 pm |
| 0 |
| 7 pm |
| 0.1 |
| 8 pm |
| 0.1 |
| 9 pm |
| 0 |
| 10 pm |
| -0 |
| 11 pm |
| -0.1 |
FXUS66 KSGX 171956 AFDSGX
Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service San Diego CA 1256 PM PDT Wed Jun 17 2026
SYNOPSIS
Cooler weather and a more extensive marine layer are expected through Saturday as low pressure aloft moves through the region.
Areas of westerly winds through mountains and into deserts will be quite brisk each afternoon and evening. High pressure will build next week, bringing a warming trend and a diminished marine layer with less coastal cloud coverage.
DISCUSSION
FOR EXTREME SOUTHWESTERN CALIFORNIA INCLUDING ORANGE...
SAN DIEGO...WESTERN RIVERSIDE AND SOUTHWESTERN SAN BERNARDINO COUNTIES...
Low clouds made it barely into the western and southern entrances of the Inland Empire this morning. Clouds have cleared to the beaches, but took their sweet time in Orange County. Weak low pressure aloft will gradually strengthen, which will enhance our onshore flow and allow the marine layer to deepen. That will extend the nocturnal coastal clouds farther inland for each night and morning into Saturday. Most of the coastal basin, including most inland valleys, should get some of the June cloud cover.
Temperatures near normal today will dip below normal for Thursday through Saturday. The low pressure aloft forms a very weak June- like trough that moves through California Friday and Saturday.
Westerly onshore winds through mountain passes and into deserts will be fairly strong, gusting to 35-45 mph each afternoon and evening. Top gusts in the wind-prone passes could exceed 50 mph.
The trough and weakens Sunday to start a warming trend. High pressure over the Southwest will build and, according to some ensemble solutions, get very strong next week. Right now it's looking good for a substantial warming trend Monday through Wednesday, especially away from the coast. The marine layer and coastal cloud coverage will shrink under the weight of that ridge.
Coverage should be restricted only near the coast during nights and mornings. Temperatures around Tuesday and Wednesday are likely to be up to 10 degrees above average, which would introduce a major heat risk to parts of the lower deserts.
AVIATION
171930Z
Coast/Valleys
Patchy low clouds based 1700-1900 feet MSL will persist along the immediate coast this afternoon. These clouds will push ashore after 03Z and move into some inland valleys overnight. There is a 60% chance for clouds to make it into portions of the Inland Empire, including vcnty KONT, 12-16Z. Bases should lift to 1800-2000 feet MSL. Vis reduced to 3-5SM in valleys. Scatter out Thursday 16-18Z.
Mountains/Deserts... Mostly clear. Breezy westerly winds gusting 25- 35 kts through mountain passes and into deserts 19-06Z.
MARINE
No hazardous marine conditions are expected through Sunday.
BEACHES
Elevated surf and strong rip currents continue through Friday. Surf of 3-5 feet with local sets to 7 feet are expected at south-facing beaches. Surf for southern San Diego County will be slightly lower, but hazardous swimming conditions with high rip current and longshore current risk will still exist. See the Beach Hazards Statement for more details.
SKYWARN
Skywarn activation is not requested. However weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather conditions.
SGX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES
CA...Beach Hazards Statement through Friday evening for Orange County Coastal Areas-San Diego County Coastal Areas.
PZ...None.
Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service San Diego CA 1256 PM PDT Wed Jun 17 2026
SYNOPSIS
Cooler weather and a more extensive marine layer are expected through Saturday as low pressure aloft moves through the region.
Areas of westerly winds through mountains and into deserts will be quite brisk each afternoon and evening. High pressure will build next week, bringing a warming trend and a diminished marine layer with less coastal cloud coverage.
DISCUSSION
FOR EXTREME SOUTHWESTERN CALIFORNIA INCLUDING ORANGE...
SAN DIEGO...WESTERN RIVERSIDE AND SOUTHWESTERN SAN BERNARDINO COUNTIES...
Low clouds made it barely into the western and southern entrances of the Inland Empire this morning. Clouds have cleared to the beaches, but took their sweet time in Orange County. Weak low pressure aloft will gradually strengthen, which will enhance our onshore flow and allow the marine layer to deepen. That will extend the nocturnal coastal clouds farther inland for each night and morning into Saturday. Most of the coastal basin, including most inland valleys, should get some of the June cloud cover.
Temperatures near normal today will dip below normal for Thursday through Saturday. The low pressure aloft forms a very weak June- like trough that moves through California Friday and Saturday.
Westerly onshore winds through mountain passes and into deserts will be fairly strong, gusting to 35-45 mph each afternoon and evening. Top gusts in the wind-prone passes could exceed 50 mph.
The trough and weakens Sunday to start a warming trend. High pressure over the Southwest will build and, according to some ensemble solutions, get very strong next week. Right now it's looking good for a substantial warming trend Monday through Wednesday, especially away from the coast. The marine layer and coastal cloud coverage will shrink under the weight of that ridge.
Coverage should be restricted only near the coast during nights and mornings. Temperatures around Tuesday and Wednesday are likely to be up to 10 degrees above average, which would introduce a major heat risk to parts of the lower deserts.
AVIATION
171930Z
Coast/Valleys
Patchy low clouds based 1700-1900 feet MSL will persist along the immediate coast this afternoon. These clouds will push ashore after 03Z and move into some inland valleys overnight. There is a 60% chance for clouds to make it into portions of the Inland Empire, including vcnty KONT, 12-16Z. Bases should lift to 1800-2000 feet MSL. Vis reduced to 3-5SM in valleys. Scatter out Thursday 16-18Z.
Mountains/Deserts... Mostly clear. Breezy westerly winds gusting 25- 35 kts through mountain passes and into deserts 19-06Z.
MARINE
No hazardous marine conditions are expected through Sunday.
BEACHES
Elevated surf and strong rip currents continue through Friday. Surf of 3-5 feet with local sets to 7 feet are expected at south-facing beaches. Surf for southern San Diego County will be slightly lower, but hazardous swimming conditions with high rip current and longshore current risk will still exist. See the Beach Hazards Statement for more details.
SKYWARN
Skywarn activation is not requested. However weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather conditions.
SGX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES
CA...Beach Hazards Statement through Friday evening for Orange County Coastal Areas-San Diego County Coastal Areas.
PZ...None.
| Stations | Dist | Age | Wind | Air | Water | Waves | inHg | DewPt |
| PRJC1 | 7 mi | 58 min | WSW 12G | |||||
| 46256 | 8 mi | 62 min | 60°F | 3 ft | ||||
| PFXC1 | 9 mi | 58 min | SW 13G | 67°F | 29.92 | |||
| AGXC1 | 10 mi | 58 min | WSW 11G | 66°F | ||||
| BAXC1 | 10 mi | 58 min | SSW 11G | |||||
| PFDC1 | 10 mi | 58 min | SSW 11G | |||||
| PSXC1 | 10 mi | 58 min | S 8.9G | |||||
| 46253 | 11 mi | 62 min | 67°F | 3 ft | ||||
| OHBC1 - 9410660 - Los Angeles, CA | 11 mi | 58 min | 29.95 | |||||
| PXAC1 | 11 mi | 58 min | S 9.9G | |||||
| 46222 - San Pedro, CA (092) | 15 mi | 62 min | 67°F | 2 ft | ||||
| 46285 | 27 mi | 62 min | 69°F | 4 ft | ||||
| ICAC1 - 9410840 - Santa Monica Pier | 31 mi | 58 min | W 7G | 63°F | 69°F | 29.95 | ||
| 46221 - Santa Monica Bay, CA (028) | 32 mi | 62 min | 64°F | 4 ft | ||||
| 46277 | 33 mi | 88 min | 66°F | 69°F | 4 ft | |||
| 46268 | 35 mi | 88 min | 67°F | 3 ft | ||||
| 46275 | 41 mi | 58 min | 66°F | 69°F | 4 ft | |||
| 46224 - Oceanside Offshore, CA (045) | 48 mi | 32 min | 70°F | 4 ft |
Wind History for Los Angeles Pier J, CA
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| Airport | Dist | Age | Wind kt | Vis | Sky | Weather | Air | DewPt | RH | inHg |
| KSLI Los Alamitos Army Air Field US | 6 sm | 32 min | SSW 09 | 10 sm | A Few Clouds | 73°F | 59°F | 61% | 29.89 | |
| KLGB Long Beach International Airport US | 9 sm | 34 min | S 09 | 10 sm | A Few Clouds | 72°F | 57°F | 60% | 29.92 | |
| KSNA John Wayne Orange County International Airport US | 10 sm | 34 min | SW 10 | 10 sm | A Few Clouds | 70°F | 57°F | 64% | 29.93 | |
| KFUL Fullerton Municipal Airport US | 12 sm | 34 min | SW 07 | 10 sm | Clear | 73°F | 57°F | 57% | 29.92 | |
| KTOA Zamperini Field US | 16 sm | 40 min | WNW | 10 sm | Partly Cloudy | 72°F | 61°F | 69% | 29.93 | |
| KHHR Jack Northrop Field Hawthorne Municipal Airport US | 21 sm | 34 min | W 12 | 10 sm | A Few Clouds | 72°F | 57°F | 60% | 29.94 | |
| KLAX Los Angeles International Airport US | 24 sm | 34 min | WSW 13 | 10 sm | Mostly Cloudy | 70°F | 57°F | 64% | 29.94 |
Link to 5 hour of 5 minute data for KSLI
Terminal Aerodrome Forecast (TAF) for KSLI
Wind History Graph: SLI
(wind in knots)
GEOS Local Image of Southwest
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