Ballona Creek and Jetty Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.96° N 118.45° W

Issued: 4 am 21 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Ballona Creek and Jetty sea temperature is
17.4° C

Slightly warmer than usual

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 21 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 22 Jun, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 14s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 24 Jun, 11AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 17s period, SSW swell with 550 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 22 Jun, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 14s period with SW 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 Monday (Jun 22) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 5s. 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 1.0m 17s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jun 24) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 2s period and expected on Sunday (Jun 28) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Mon 22nd Jun)2.5ft (0.7m) 14s
Best Surf 2AM (Mon 22nd Jun)2.5ft (0.7m) 14s
Most Powerful11AM (Wed 24th Jun)3.5ft (1.0m) 17s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Tue afternoon, min 16°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Wed morning, min 18°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
1
2
0
0
2
1
0
2
2
0
2
1
0
1
0
1
1
0
0
2
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SW
14
0.7
SW
14
0.7
SW
14
0.6
SSW
13
0.5
SW
16
0.6
SSW
16
0.7
SSW
15
0.6
SSW
19
0.6
SSW
18
1
SSW
17
0.7
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
15
0.7
SSW
14
0.7
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
18
0.7
SSW
18
0.7
SSW
17
0.7
SSW
16
1.4
W
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
208
211
208
118
129
173
199
274
246
550
237
362
377
252
183
183
348
270
261
237
223
Wind (km/h)
15
S
10
SW
5
SW
10
SSW
15
SW
5
SW
10
SSW
15
SW
5
SW
10
SSW
15
SW
5
SSW
10
SSW
15
SW
5
S
10
S
10
SW
5
SSE
10
S
15
SW
10
ESE
Wind State
cross-on
on
glassy
cross-on
on
glassy
on
on
glassy
on
on
glassy
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross
cross-on
on
cross-off
High Tide
4:23PM1.87m
4:13AM1.44m
5:07PM1.94m
5:49AM1.35m
5:48PM2.00m
7:14AM1.35m
6:25PM2.05m
8:19AM1.39m
7:00PM2.09m
9:07AM1.43m
7:36PM2.14m
9:46AM1.47m
8:11PM2.18m
Low Tide
9:22AM0.61m
10:53PM0.96m
10:09AM0.78m
00:09AM0.79m
10:56AM0.94m
1:06AM0.63m
11:43AM1.05m
1:51AM0.49m
12:29PM1.13m
2:30AM0.38m
1:13PM1.17m
3:05AM0.29m
1:53PM1.18m
3:40AM0.23m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:43
5:43
5:43
5:43
5:43
5:43
5:43
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:07
8:07
8:07
8:07
8:07
8:07
8:07
 mm
Temp °C
19
19
19
19
20
18
20
22
20
22
22
20
21
21
20
21
22
19
21
21
19
Feels °C
18
18
19
18
19
18
20
21
20
21
20
19
20
19
19
20
21
19
20
20
19
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SW
14
0.7
SW
14
0.7
SW
14
0.6
SSW
13
0.5
SW
13
0.6
SSW
16
0.7
SSW
15
0.6
SSW
19
0.6
SSW
18
1
SSW
17
0.7
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
15
0.7
SSW
14
0.7
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
18
0.8
W
7
0.7
W
7
0.7
SSW
16
1.4
W
8
Energy kJ
208
211
208
118
85
173
199
274
246
550
237
362
377
252
183
183
348
55
42
237
222
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
W
4
0.4
SW
18
0.6
W
5
0.4
W
5
0.5
SW
16
0.5
SW
13
0.4
SSW
20
0.6
SSW
15
0.6
SSW
14
0.2
S
12
0.4
SSW
13
0.1
S
11
0.4
W
4
0.1
S
11
0.4
SW
19
0.4
SW
19
0.4
W
6
0.7
SSW
18
0.7
SSW
17
0.6
W
7
0.7
SSW
16
Energy kJ
6
84
18
7
129
84
149
142
138
11
67
2
6
2
96
94
10
270
261
33
223
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SSE
15
0.3
SSE
14
0.5
SW
18
0.4
SW
18
0.2
SSE
13
0.5
W
5
0.3
W
5
0.2
SSE
12
0.2
SSE
12
0.1
S
11
0.1
S
11
0.1
W
11
0.4
W
4
0.3
WSW
4
0.1
S
10
0.1
S
10
0.2
W
10
0.3
W
9
0.1
SW
19
Energy kJ
42
40
154
79
17
11
4
14
14
2
2
2
5
3
2
2
8
15
15
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
WSW
4
0.4
W
5
0.5
W
3
0.5
W
4
0.4
W
4
0.6
W
4
0.6
W
4
0.5
W
4
0.5
W
4
0.9
W
7
Energy kJ
6
8
4
9
6
10
14
10
8
81
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
2
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
Distance (km)
18
105
0
183
52
0
183
105
0
183
137
0
183
105
18
18
52
4
6
52
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Los Angeles County
Rating
(10 max)
1
3
2
3
3
2
2
3
2
3
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
3
1
2
3
3
3
3
3
2
3
2
2
3
2
2
3
2
2
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
7
5
6
5
5
5
7
8
8
6
5
6
5
5
5
5
5
5
8
9
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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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