
Surf Forecasts:
Corona Del Mar Jetty surf forecast from 18 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 19 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 16s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 21 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 16s period, SSW swell with 525 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 19 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 16s period with SW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Corona Del Mar Jetty this week:
The surf forecast for Corona Del Mar Jetty over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 19) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Corona Del Mar Jetty in the next 16 days are 1.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 21) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 22) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Sun 19th Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Sun 19th Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Tue 21st Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Corona Del Mar Jetty over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, it's Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's coming down the pipe for Corona Del Mar Jetty. The short version is: we're in for a bit of a waiting game. The next week and a half is mostly a washout, but there's a glimmer of something better far out on the horizon.
The water is sitting at a comfortable 69°F right now, which feels a touch warmer than normal for this time of year.
Friday the 17th to Sunday the 27th of July
Don't get your hopes up for the next ten days. The surf is tiny and weak with a combined energy that barely gets going (hovering around 209 to 331). The wind is a constant problem, blowing onshore or cross-onshore even at light speeds. It's just poor surf conditions, day after day. Monday the 20th shows a bit of a bump with some 4ft swell from the SSW, but the cross-onshore wind still messes it up, leaving it marginal at best. From the 22nd to the 27th, the swell energy does climb significantly, hitting over 1000, but the wind never fully cooperates, keeping things in that "marginal" zone. It's a long, flat stretch with nothing worth paddling out for.
Monday the 28th of July to Wednesday the 30th of July
Still not much to write home about. The swell holds around 3ft to 5ft from the SSW and SW, with light winds, but the forecast is still just marginal. The energy is there, but the quality isn't.
Thursday the 31st of July
Alright, this is the one to circle on the calendar. By Thursday morning, we see a solid 6ft swell from the S with a period of 14 seconds. That's a proper groundswell with some serious energy (combined energy of 1345). The wind is light and cross-onshore, which could clean up nicely. This is the standout of the entire forecast. It's still a week and a half out, so don't book the day off work just yet, but it's the first real sign of life. The afternoon looks a little lumpier with a cross-shore breeze, but the morning session is the one to aim for. Keep an eye on this one.
Saturday the 1st of August
The swell drops back down to 4ft and the energy fades (576), so it's back to the marginal zone.
All in all, it's a tough outlook. A lot of waiting for very little. The only real standout is the morning of Thursday the 31st of July, but it's a long way off. For now, it's a waiting game.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Mon morning, min 20°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Tue afternoon, min 21°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Fri 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 18 | SW 18 | S 11 | S 13 | SW 17 | SSW 15 | SSW 12 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 |
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74 | 77 | 246 | 255 | 114 | 273 | 350 | 344 | 494 | 387 | 298 | 525 | 358 | 439 | 334 | 325 | 257 | 229 | 212 | 272 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross | on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | glassy |
High Tide | 00:09AM1.66m | 1:35PM1.43m | 1:01AM1.40m | 2:21PM1.46m | 2:05AM1.13m | 3:10PM1.48m | 3:36AM0.93m | 4:03PM1.50m | 5:49AM0.85m | 4:58PM1.53m | 7:48AM0.91m | 5:53PM1.58m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:13PM0.55m | 6:57AM-0.02m | 7:18PM0.57m | 7:33AM0.19m | 8:37PM0.57m | 8:09AM0.40m | 10:11PM0.52m | 8:47AM0.59m | 11:45PM0.39m | 9:36AM0.75m | 00:55AM0.25m | 10:51AM0.85m | 1:45AM0.12m | |||||||
— | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | |
8:00 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 7:59 | — | — | 7:58 | — | — | 7:58 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 23 |
Feels °C | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 18 | SW 18 | S 11 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 16 | S 10 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 |
74 | 77 | 246 | 255 | 114 | 273 | 292 | 271 | 494 | 387 | 96 | 525 | 358 | 439 | 334 | 325 | 257 | 229 | 212 | 272 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 6 | WSW 6 | S 12 | S 12 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SSW 15 | W 5 | S 11 | SSW 16 | S 10 | S 9 | SSW 9 | SSE 14 | S 15 | S 14 | WSW 6 | SSW 13 | W 6 |
13 | 10 | 43 | 70 | 65 | 235 | 350 | 344 | 4 | 188 | 298 | 92 | 59 | 53 | 70 | 157 | 98 | 50 | 158 | 49 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | S 12 | WSW 6 | W 6 | SW 13 | W 6 | W 15 | W 14 | SSE 14 | SSW 20 | SSW 13 | SSE 14 | SW 11 | S 8 | SW 8 | SW 7 | SSE 12 | SSW 14 | SW 26 | SSW 26 |
51 | 25 | 11 | 6 | 27 | 2 | 17 | 16 | 20 | 75 | 114 | 20 | 30 | 12 | 16 | 19 | 48 | 166 | 105 | 66 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 3 | — | — | — | — | — | W 5 | — | — | W 4 | — | — | W 4 | W 4 | W 4 | W 4 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | — |
1 | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | — | — | 2 | — | — | 3 | 7 | 9 | 17 | 30 | 55 | 46 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 54 | 54 | 54 | 118 | 54 | 54 | 117 | 0 | 118 | 118 | 36 | 55 | 118 | 16 | 118 | 118 | 23 | 117 | 118 | 0 |
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Information about the Corona Del Mar Jetty Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Corona Del Mar Jetty provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Corona Del Mar Jetty can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Corona Del Mar Jetty 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 (Corona Del Mar Jetty) 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 Corona Del Mar Jetty 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.
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