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Bolsa Chica Surf Forecast
/ CAL – Orange County (51 breaks) / California (404 breaks) /
Surf Forecasts:
Bolsa Chica surfForecast / CAL – Orange County / USA
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 pm Sunday 12 Apr 2026 PDTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
18.0° C
(Which is 3.2°C warmer than normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Bolsa Chica this week:
The surf forecast for Bolsa Chica over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 14) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 1.2m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 14s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Bolsa Chica in the next 16 days are 0.7m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Apr 17) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Tue 14th Apr) | 4ft (1.2m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Tue 14th Apr) | 4ft (1.2m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Fri 17th Apr) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bolsa Chica over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue afternoon, min 15°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Fri afternoon, min 16°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sun 19 | ||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 15 | 14 | 14 | 7 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 8 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ (?) | 314 | 229 | 156 | 165 | 147 | 147 | 143 | 169 | 191 | 121 | 118 | 163 | 149 | 89 | 253 | 186 | 165 | 167 | 118 | 104 | 143 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | on | cross- on | glass | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- on | on | glass | cross- on | on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | glass | on | on | on | on | on | |
High Tide / height (m) | 6:52AM 1.85 | 7:58PM 1.88 | 7:40AM 1.90 | 8:18PM 2.03 | 8:27AM 1.91 | 8:42PM 2.19 | 9:14AM 1.88 | 9:11PM 2.32 | 10:04AM 1.81 | 9:43PM 2.41 | 10:57AM 1.71 | 10:19PM 2.44 | 11:56AM 1.58 | |||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 1:11AM 1.04 | 1:29PM 0.47 | 1:49AM 0.82 | 1:57PM 0.49 | 2:28AM 0.59 | 2:26PM 0.54 | 3:09AM 0.38 | 2:56PM 0.63 | 3:52AM 0.21 | 3:27PM 0.74 | 4:39AM 0.11 | 4:01PM 0.87 | 5:30AM 0.09 | 4:36PM 1.01 | ||||||||
Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sun 19 | ||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 6:24 | - | - | 6:22 | - | - | 6:22 | - | - | 6:20 | - | - | 6:18 | - | - | 6:18 | - | - | 6:16 | - | |
| Sunset | - | - | 7:21 | - | - | 7:22 | - | - | 7:22 | - | - | 7:22 | - | - | 7:23 | - | - | 7:24 | - | - | 7:25 | |
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Rain (mm) | 1 | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| Temp. °C | 16 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 17 | 17 | |
| Feels °C (?) | 13 | 13 | 11 | 10 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 13 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 12 | |
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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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