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Sunset Beach Surf Forecast

Florida - West Coast

Sunset Beach surf spot

Current Conditions

Very Poor
Wave Height
Flat
flat to ankle high
Swell Period
2.4s
Wind
5mph
NE / Gusts 12mph
Conditions
Very Poor
Active Swells
Primary
0.3ft @ 3sNW
Wind Swell
0.7ft @ 2sENE

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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

Forecast Charts

Daily Forecast

Thu, Mar 26Very Poor

Pretty quiet out there — Flat and mostly very poor with calm winds.

6am9am12pm3pm
3s N|Calm
Fri, Mar 27Very Poor

Pretty quiet out there — Flat and mostly very poor with calm winds.

6am9am12pm3pm
2s SSE|Calm
Sat, Mar 28Very Poor

Slim pickings today — Flat and very poor with barely a breath of wind.

6am9am12pm3pm
3s WNW|Calm
Sun, Mar 29Poor

Slim pickings today — 0-1ft and poor with barely a breath of wind.

6am9am12pm3pm
4s NE|Calm
Mon, Mar 30Poor

Not the most exciting day — Flat and poor conditions with glassy conditions.

6am9am12pm3pm
3s ENE|Calm

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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 2.4s swell period. Wind is NE at 5mph. 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.