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Lat Long: 33.96° N 118.45° W

Ballona Creek and Jetty Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 pm 10 Nov 2026 (local time)

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Today's Ballona Creek and Jetty sea temperature is
22.2°C
5.3° 

Ballona Creek and Jetty surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Ballona Creek and Jetty surf forecast from 10 Nov 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 14 Nov, 10PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 18s period, W swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 14 Nov, 4PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 19s period, W swell with 1,476 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 11 Nov, 1AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 13s period with W swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Ballona Creek and Jetty this week:

The surf forecast for Ballona Creek and Jetty over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Nov 11) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 14s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Ballona Creek and Jetty in the next 16 days are 1.4m 19s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Nov 14) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Saturday (Nov 21) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (PST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Wed 11th Nov)1.5ft (0.5m) 13s
Best Surf10PM (Sat 14th Nov)4.5ft (1.3m) 18s
Most Powerful 4PM (Sat 14th Nov)4.5ft (1.4m) 19s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ballona Creek and Jetty over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 26°C on Wed morning, min 20°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Fri night. Warm (max 21°C on Sat afternoon, min 18°C on Fri afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
10:35PM1.50m
9:10AM2.18m
11:25PM1.43m
9:42AM2.10m
00:28AM1.38m
10:17AM2.00m
1:54AM1.37m
10:55AM1.88m
3:40AM1.42m
11:44AM1.75m
4:23AM1.50m
Low Tide
2:53AM1.14m
4:39PM0.29m
3:19AM1.21m
5:23PM0.38m
3:45AM1.28m
6:14PM0.47m
4:12AM1.35m
7:10PM0.54m
5:11AM1.42m
8:08PM0.60m
7:48AM1.44m
9:00PM0.63m
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Information about the Ballona Creek and Jetty Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Ballona Creek and Jetty provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Ballona Creek and Jetty can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Ballona Creek and Jetty 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 (Ballona Creek and Jetty) 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 Ballona Creek and Jetty 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.

Ballona Creek and Jetty is 6 km (4 miles) from the city of El Segundo. If you plan a vacation in Los Angeles County, look for hotels and other accommodation in El Segundo. El Segundo has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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