Bolsa Chica surf break

Bolsa Chica surfForecast / CAL – Orange County / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 am Sunday 03 May 2026 PDT
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Bolsa Chica surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Bolsa Chica sea temperature is
16.9° C
(Which is 1.5°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Bolsa Chica this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Bolsa Chica in the next 16 days are 0.9m 19s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 09) 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+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful11PM (Sat 9th May)3ft (0.9m) 19s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bolsa Chica over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Mon night. Very mild (max 16°C on Sun morning, min 15°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu morning, min 14°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
3
Monday
4
Tuesday
5
Wednesday
6
Thursday
7
Friday
8
Saturday
9
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
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSW
16
0.4
SW
15
0.4
SSW
15
0.4
SSW
15
0.4
SW
16
0.5
SW
16
0.6
SSW
15
0.6
SSW
15
0.6
SSW
15
0.6
SSW
16
0.6
SSW
15
0.5
SW
14
0.5
SW
14
0.5
SW
14
0.3
SW
18
0.8
W
7
0.4
SW
18
1.1
W
8
0.9
W
9
0.6
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
19
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
25
55
84
93
66
125
146
142
158
162
148
99
100
99
50
55
78
160
134
171
402
Wind (km/h)
15
WSW
20
SW
15
W
15
WSW
20
SW
10
W
20
WSW
20
WSW
5
SSW
10
SW
15
WSW
5
SW
15
S
15
SW
10
SSE
15
S
15
SW
20
SE
15
SSE
15
SSW
10
SSE
on
on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
High Tide
11:44AM1.50m
10:24PM2.15m
12:36PM1.42m
10:55PM2.08m
1:45PM1.37m
11:29PM1.99m
3:35PM1.36m
00:08AM1.89m
1:01AM1.79m
6:00PM1.50m
2:17AM1.69m
6:06PM1.59m
3:49AM1.63m
Low Tide
4:06PM1.14m
5:52AM0.36m
4:28PM1.21m
6:38AM0.43m
4:47PM1.28m
7:32AM0.51m
4:55PM1.35m
8:33AM0.56m
9:34AM0.59m
8:48PM1.46m
10:27AM0.60m
10:51PM1.36m
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
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6:01
6:00
6:00
5:58
5:58
5:56
5:56
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7:36
7:37
7:37
7:38
7:38
7:39
7:40
1
Temp °C
16
16
16
16
16
16
16
16
16
16
17
17
18
18
16
17
18
17
18
18
17
13
13
13
12
11
12
12
11
12
14
14
14
17
16
15
15
16
16
16
16
16
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSW
16
0.4
SW
15
0.4
SSW
15
0.4
SSW
15
0.4
SW
16
0.5
SW
16
0.6
SSW
15
0.6
SSW
15
0.6
SSW
15
0.6
SSW
16
0.6
SSW
15
0.5
W
4
0.6
W
6
0.5
SW
14
0.8
W
6
0.8
W
7
0.7
W
6
1.1
W
8
0.9
W
9
0.7
W
10
0.9
W
10
Energy kJ
25
55
84
93
66
125
146
142
158
162
148
10
24
99
49
55
38
160
134
90
154
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
S
10
0.2
S
10
0.2
SSW
18
0.2
S
10
0.4
SW
13
0.3
S
12
0.3
SW
18
0.2
S
12
0.6
W
5
0.5
W
5
0.2
S
11
0.5
SW
14
0.5
SW
14
0.1
S
10
0.4
SW
13
0.4
SW
13
0.4
SW
18
0.4
SW
18
0.4
SSW
20
0.6
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
19
Energy kJ
8
8
31
8
46
25
49
11
18
14
9
99
100
2
46
44
78
81
132
171
402
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
WSW
13
0.1
SW
18
0.2
S
13
0.2
S
13
0.3
S
13
0.2
SSW
13
0.3
S
12
0.1
SW
21
0.2
S
11
0.2
S
11
0.1
SW
20
0.3
SW
19
0.1
SW
19
0.1
W
11
0.3
SW
18
0.2
SSW
16
0.4
SW
13
0.3
SW
13
0.4
SW
15
0.4
SSW
20
0.2
SSW
13
Energy kJ
16
13
14
14
29
17
25
18
10
9
15
59
15
2
50
26
44
26
60
128
17
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
W
4
0.3
W
4
0.5
W
4
0.4
W
4
0.3
WSW
4
0.5
WSW
4
1
W
5
1
W
5
0.4
W
5
0.7
W
5
0.6
W
6
0.4
SE
3
Energy kJ
3
3
7
6
3
7
50
51
8
21
24
2
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
3
3
Distance (km)
120
138
59
138
182
59
106
506
6
33
138
4
33
89
32
33
138
33
33
119
32
Best forecast wave conditions in Orange County
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
1
1
2
3
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
3
3
3
3
3
2
3
3
1
3
4
1
4
3
3
4
3
3
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
5
5
5
5
5
6
8
6
5
6
6
7
7
5
5
5
4
6
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Information about the Bolsa Chica Surf forecast

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

Bolsa Chica is 6 km (4 miles) from the city of Seal Beach. If you plan a vacation in Orange County, look for hotels and other accommodation in Seal Beach. Seal Beach has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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