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Bolsa Chica surf break

Bolsa Chica surfForecast / CAL – Orange County / USA

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 9 am Tuesday 20 Jan 2026 PST
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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
16.2° C
 (Which is 1.6°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 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jan 20) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 14s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Bolsa Chica in the next 12 days are 0.6m 13s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jan 22) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Tue 20th Jan)2ft (0.6m) 12s
Best Surf 7PM (Tue 20th Jan)2ft (0.6m) 12s
Most Powerful 1AM (Thu 22nd Jan)2ft (0.6m) 13s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bolsa Chica over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu morning. Warm (max 20°C on Tue morning, min 15°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sun morning, min 15°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Friday
23
Saturday
24
Sunday
25
Monday
26
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
1
1
0
0
1
1
0
0
0
1
0
0
1
1
0
1
0
1
1
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.6
W
0.6
W
0.6
W
0.4
SW
0.4
SW
0.6
W
0.5
W
0.4
SW
0.4
SW
0.4
SW
0.4
SW
0.2
WNW
0.3
WNW
0.4
WNW
0.3
WNW
0.4
WNW
0.3
WNW
0.4
WNW
0.3
WNW
0.3
W
0.3
W
Period(s) (?)141312161613131413131317161615141313121212
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)146117996569121855445444429508043693555292524
Wind
(km/h)
0
SSE
10
WSW
0
W
5
SSE
10
WSW
15
W
5
N
0
SW
5
WSW
5
SSW
15
SW
5
NNW
5
NW
15
W
5
NNW
10
NE
15
WNW
5
N
5
E
5
SSW
5
NE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
glassonglassglasscross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
off		glasscross-
on		cross-
on		onglasscrosscross-
on		glassoffcross-
on		cross-
off		glassglassglass
High Tide
/ height (m)
11:03PM
1.66
10:01AM
2.14
11:32PM
1.71
10:39AM
1.97
12:04AM
1.78
11:24AM
1.76
12:41AM
1.85
12:22PM
1.52
1:26AM
1.92
1:55PM
1.30
2:23AM
1.99
4:21PM
1.22
3:30AM
2.08
Low Tide
/ height (m)
4:34PM
0.20
3:59AM
1.02
5:01PM
0.30
4:46AM
1.01
5:28PM
0.43
5:43AM
1.00
5:56PM
0.59
6:55AM
0.96
6:28PM
0.76
8:28AM
0.88
7:06PM
0.94
10:10AM
0.71
8:04PM
1.10
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Friday
23
Saturday
24
Sunday
25
Monday
26
Sunrise6:54--6:54--6:54--6:54--6:52--6:52--6:52--
Sunset-5:10--5:12--5:13--5:14--5:15--5:15--5:16-
part cloud
clear
part cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
light rain
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C202018181818161716161615171718222219202019
Feels °C (?)171817161615151715141415151415181616161716
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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 12 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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