Corona Del Mar Jetty Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s talk waves. It’s Rusty here, and the picture for Corona Del Mar Jetty for the next couple of weeks is a bit of a downer, to be honest. The water is a warm 73°F, which is about 6°F warmer than normal – that’s pretty wild. So you’ll be comfortable, but the surf itself is going to be a struggle.

The first week is a real bust. From Friday the 7th through Thursday the 13th, we’re looking at tiny surf, mostly 2ft to 3ft, with short, weak periods. The wind is light but always cross or cross-on, putting a bit of texture on the water. The wave energy is weak, with combined energy values mostly in the low to mid 200s and 300s. It’s just not doing anything for us. There’s a slight bump on the 14th, but the wind gets stronger and the quality stays poor.

The second week is a little better, but we're not talking about a miracle. The energy picks up a bit from the 15th through the 22nd, with combined energy readings climbing into the 300s, 400s, and even 500s. The swell height stays modest, around 3ft to 3ft. The direction holds from the SSW, which is what this place likes, and the period stretches out to 14-16 seconds, so there’s a little more punch. But the wind is still mostly cross-shore, and the forecast keeps calling it “poor” or “marginal.” The mornings look a touch cleaner with lighter winds, but it’s nothing to get excited about.

If you’re desperate, the mornings of Saturday the 15th and Saturday the 22nd look like the most promising. You’ve got the swell up near 3ft from the SSW with a bit more energy behind it, and the wind looks a little more favorable. It’s not going to be epic, but it might be the most rideable it gets. The period is around 15-16 seconds, which is decent, but for a break like this, it’s not a guarantee of perfection.

Honestly, there’s no day in this whole 16-day window where I’d say it’s a must-go. It’s a proper lull. The swell is too small and the wind is too often on it. For a spot that’s usually pretty consistent, this is a real dry spell. We need a bigger push of SW swell to get this place working again. With the light winds, it might be more interesting for a kite than a paddle. Keep your board handy, but don’t hold your breath.

Rusty.

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