Ballona Creek and Jetty surfForecast / CAL – LA County / USA

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 9 am Monday 02 Mar 2026 PST
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Ballona Creek and Jetty surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Ballona Creek and Jetty sea temperature is
15.9° C
(Which is 1.6°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

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

The surf forecast for Ballona Creek and Jetty over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Mar 02) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 1.4m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 10s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Ballona Creek and Jetty in the next 12 days are 1.6m 9s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Mar 05) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Thursday (Mar 05) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (PST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Mon 2nd Mar)6ft (1.8m) 7s
Best Surf10PM (Mon 2nd Mar)6ft (1.8m) 7s
Most Powerful 1AM (Thu 5th Mar)5ft (1.6m) 9s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ballona Creek and Jetty over the next 12 days.


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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Wed morning, min 14°C on Wed night). Mainly strong winds.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sat afternoon, min 14°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNW on Thu morning, calm by Fri afternoon).

Monday
02
Tuesday
03
Wednesday
04
Thursday
05
Friday
06
Saturday
07
Sunday
08
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
2
0
0
1
0
0
2
0
0
0
1
0
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.3
W
1.2
W
1.3
W
0.7
W
0.7
W
0.6
W
0.8
W
0.7
W
1.6
W
1.3
WNW
1.3
W
1
W
0.5
W
0.4
WNW
0.3
WNW
0.6
W
0.5
W
1
W
0.5
W
0.5
W
0.2
S
Period(s) (?)67778877985711131212765512
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)132128162446140695338917381103585528952464131411
Wind
(km/h)
5
SSW
10
SW
10
ESE
5
SSW
15
WSW
0
SSE
10
SE
5
SW
0
S
35
NNW
20
NW
20
NNW
5
SSE
15
SW
10
N
20
NNE
10
NNE
25
NNE
20
NNE
10
WSW
15
N
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
oncross-
off
ononglasscrossonglasscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
glassoncross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
offoncross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
9:09PM
1.91
8:49AM
2.21
9:35PM
1.97
9:28AM
2.07
10:00PM
2.00
10:07AM
1.89
10:26PM
2.01
10:47AM
1.69
10:51PM
1.98
11:32AM
1.50
11:18PM
1.93
12:30PM
1.32
11:48PM
1.86
Low Tide
/ height (m)
2:51PM
0.15
2:45AM
0.68
3:20PM
0.27
3:26AM
0.61
3:46PM
0.42
4:06AM
0.59
4:10PM
0.59
4:48AM
0.60
4:31PM
0.77
5:33AM
0.65
4:48PM
0.94
6:26AM
0.71
4:56PM
1.08
Monday
02
Tuesday
03
Wednesday
04
Thursday
05
Friday
06
Saturday
07
Sunday
08
Sunrise6:20--6:20--6:18--6:16--6:16--6:15--6:13--
Sunset-5:50--5:51--5:52--5:52--5:53--5:53--5:54-
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C171816191818201817181916181718222322262522
Feels °C (?)151615171618181817111310151411171815222017
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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 12 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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