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Lat Long: 33.96° N 118.45° W

Ballona Creek and Jetty Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 pm 04 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Ballona Creek and Jetty sea temperature is
22.6°C
4.1° 

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 5 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 9 Oct, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 16s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 10 Oct, 11PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 18s period, SSW swell with 480 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 5 Oct, 2AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 14s period with SSW 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 (Oct 05) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 12s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 3s 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 16 days are 0.9m 18s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Oct 10) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Mon 5th Oct)2ft (0.6m) 14s
Best Surf 2AM (Fri 9th Oct)2.5ft (0.8m) 16s
Most Powerful11PM (Sat 10th Oct)3ft (0.9m) 18s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 34°C on Sun afternoon, min 26°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Fri night, min 24°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Sun
4
Monday
5
Tuesday
6
Wednesday
7
Thursday
8
Friday
9
Saturday
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Rating
(10 max)
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2
1
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2
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3
1
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3
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SSW
14
0.6
SSW
14
0.6
SSW
14
0.6
SSW
14
0.5
SW
13
0.5
SW
13
0.5
SW
13
0.4
SSW
19
0.4
SSW
18
0.6
SSW
18
0.7
SW
17
0.7
SW
16
0.8
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
16
0.7
SW
15
0.7
SW
15
0.7
SW
14
0.7
SW
14
0.6
SSW
18
0.9
SSW
17
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
140
138
136
133
88
83
83
143
126
209
302
268
330
314
232
226
214
214
246
469
Wind (km/h)
15
WSW
5
NW
5
WSW
20
W
0
NNE
5
SSW
15
WSW
5
SW
5
SSW
10
WSW
0
WSW
10
SW
15
WSW
5
SSE
5
WSW
20
WSW
5
ESE
5
SSW
15
WSW
5
SSE
Wind State
cross-on
glassy
glassy
cross-on
glassy
glassy
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glassy
cross-on
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glassy
on
cross-on
glassy
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cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
4:45PM1.95m
7:11AM1.68m
6:00PM1.99m
7:39AM1.81m
7:00PM2.03m
8:06AM1.94m
7:51PM2.03m
8:32AM2.05m
8:37PM1.99m
8:57AM2.14m
9:21PM1.91m
9:23AM2.20m
10:04PM1.80m
Low Tide
00:16AM0.31m
12:11PM1.13m
1:01AM0.28m
1:08PM0.93m
1:39AM0.30m
1:55PM0.72m
2:12AM0.37m
2:37PM0.55m
2:43AM0.47m
3:17PM0.41m
3:11AM0.60m
3:55PM0.33m
3:37AM0.74m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
32
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30
28
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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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