Bolsa Chica surf break

Bolsa Chica surfForecast / CAL – Orange County / USA

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 9 am Monday 29 Dec 2025 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
16.9° C
(Which is 2.1°C warmer than normal for this time of year)
Nearby Cam: 8km away, Lifeguard HQ


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 Thursday (Jan 01) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 12s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Bolsa Chica in the next 12 days are 1.2m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jan 01) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Wednesday (Dec 31) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (PST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Thu 1st Jan)3ft (0.9m) 7s
Best Surf10PM (Thu 1st Jan)3ft (0.9m) 7s
Most Powerful 4AM (Thu 1st Jan)4ft (1.2m) 8s

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

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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 34mm), heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 23°C on Tue afternoon, min 15°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu morning, min 16°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
31
Thursday
01
Friday
02
Saturday
03
Sunday
04
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.3
W
0.2
W
0.2
W
0.1
S
0.1
SW
0.1
SW
0.2
W
0.2
WNW
1.1
S
1.1
S
1
S
0.9
SSE
0.8
SW
1
S
0.3
W
0.4
SW
0.8
W
0.9
WSW
0.8
W
0.8
W
0.6
W
Period(s) (?)87714151513138777771161099109
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)1077488141715312696916492201211512910313061
Wind
(km/h)
20
NE
20
ENE
15
NNE
15
N
15
NNE
10
ESE
15
NE
10
ENE
20
SE
10
SW
10
SSE
10
ESE
15
ESE
10
SE
10
SE
10
SE
10
WSW
5
WNW
5
E
10
WSW
5
WNW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offoffcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offoffcrossoncross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscrosscrosscross-
on
crossglasscross-
on
glass
High Tide
/ height (m)
5:41PM
1.35
5:00AM
2.25
6:58PM
1.42
5:50AM
2.40
7:57PM
1.50
6:40AM
2.52
8:46PM
1.57
7:30AM
2.60
9:32PM
1.62
8:18AM
2.62
10:16PM
1.65
9:05AM
2.56
10:59PM
1.67
Low Tide
/ height (m)
11:36AM
0.57
10:10PM
1.01
12:31PM
0.31
11:12PM
1.07
1:22PM
0.08
12:12AM
1.09
2:09PM
-0.08
1:06AM
1.08
2:56PM
-0.16
1:59AM
1.05
3:41PM
-0.17
2:49AM
1.03
4:24PM
-0.10
3:41AM
1.03
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
31
Thursday
01
Friday
02
Saturday
03
Sunday
04
Sunrise6:56--6:56--6:56--6:56--6:56--6:56--6:56--
Sunset-4:52--4:52--4:52--4:53--4:54--4:55--4:57-
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
light rain
light rain
heavy rain
thunderstorm
clear
part cloud
cloud
cloud
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
Rain (mm)
-----324253----3------
Temp. °C212218222321151516181817171718181717181817
Feels °C (?)151512161816131413161616151516171616171616
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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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