Cottons Point Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.39° N 117.60° W

Issued: 4 pm 23 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Cottons Point sea temperature is
18.4° C

Slightly warmer than usual

Cottons Point surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Cottons Point surf forecast from 24 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 24 Jun, 8AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 17s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 24 Jun, 8AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 17s period, SSW swell with 1,069 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 24 Jun, 5AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 18s period with SSW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Cottons Point this week:

The surf forecast for Cottons Point over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jun 24) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 15s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Cottons Point in the next 16 days are 1.3m 17s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jun 24) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Wed 24th Jun)3ft (0.9m) 18s
Best Surf 8AM (Wed 24th Jun)4.5ft (1.3m) 17s
Most Powerful 8AM (Wed 24th Jun)4.5ft (1.3m) 17s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Cottons Point over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Wed morning, min 16°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Fri afternoon, min 16°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Tue
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
2
1
3
1
0
3
1
1
2
0
0
2
0
0
1
0
0
2
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SSW
19
0.9
SSW
18
1.3
SSW
17
1
SSW
16
1.1
SSW
16
1.1
SSW
16
1.1
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
14
1
SSW
18
1
SSW
18
0.9
SSW
17
0.9
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
15
0.8
SSW
15
0.7
SW
15
0.7
SW
15
0.6
SSW
14
0.6
SSW
15
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
495
448
1020
505
620
589
544
325
325
637
582
464
417
397
392
372
275
226
220
138
142
Wind (km/h)
10
WSW
5
WNW
15
W
15
WSW
5
WNW
10
SW
15
W
5
S
15
S
15
SW
10
SSE
15
S
20
WSW
10
WSW
15
S
15
SSW
5
SE
15
SSW
10
SSW
0
SE
15
SW
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
on
on
glassy
on
High Tide
5:32PM1.54m
6:42AM0.91m
6:12PM1.60m
7:51AM0.94m
6:49PM1.64m
8:42AM0.97m
7:24PM1.68m
9:22AM1.00m
7:59PM1.71m
9:56AM1.03m
8:33PM1.73m
10:27AM1.05m
9:06PM1.75m
10:59AM1.07m
Low Tide
00:56AM0.24m
11:28AM0.60m
1:44AM0.10m
12:13PM0.68m
2:23AM-0.00m
12:56PM0.72m
2:58AM-0.08m
1:36PM0.73m
3:31AM-0.12m
2:14PM0.73m
4:03AM-0.15m
2:51PM0.72m
4:35AM-0.16m
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:41
5:41
5:41
5:41
5:43
5:43
5:43
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:02
8:02
8:02
8:02
8:02
8:04
8:04
8:04
 mm
Temp °C
19
18
21
21
18
20
21
18
20
20
18
19
19
18
18
18
17
19
19
18
19
Feels °C
18
19
21
20
18
20
20
18
19
18
18
18
18
17
16
15
17
17
17
18
18
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SSW
19
0.9
SSW
18
1.3
SSW
17
1
SSW
16
1.1
SSW
16
1.1
SSW
16
1.1
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
14
1
SSW
18
1
SSW
18
1.1
W
7
1
W
7
1.2
W
7
1.1
W
8
1
W
7
0.8
SSW
15
0.7
SW
15
0.7
SW
15
0.7
W
6
0.6
W
6
Energy kJ
495
448
1020
505
620
589
544
325
325
637
582
120
89
131
133
106
275
226
220
34
25
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SSW
15
0.9
SW
14
0.2
S
11
0.7
SW
13
0.4
W
4
0.1
S
11
0.1
S
11
0.5
SSW
19
0.5
SSW
19
0.6
W
6
0.9
W
7
0.9
SSW
17
0.9
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
15
0.7
WSW
6
0.7
W
7
0.7
W
7
0.6
SSW
14
0.6
SSW
15
Energy kJ
272
305
10
166
6
2
2
214
210
29
73
464
417
397
392
372
35
42
51
138
142
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSE
12
0.2
S
12
0.2
S
11
0.1
S
11
0.2
S
11
0.1
W
11
0.3
W
4
0.3
W
4
0.1
S
10
0.1
S
10
0.1
S
9
0.1
W
15
0.1
S
8
0.1
S
8
0.3
WNW
8
0.3
S
11
0.4
SW
20
0.4
SW
20
0.4
SSW
18
Energy kJ
14
11
9
2
9
3
3
3
2
2
2
4
1
1
14
20
100
97
131
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
W
5
0.4
W
5
0.4
W
5
1.2
W
7
Energy kJ
4
7
7
131
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
3
2
3
2
2
3
2
3
3
2
3
3
2
2
2
2
1
2
1
Distance (km)
87
11
87
87
0
87
87
0
82
136
87
87
1159
87
82
87
4
82
87
0
87
Best forecast wave conditions in Orange County
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
3
2
2
3
3
3
4
3
2
4
3
2
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
8
5
5
4
5
5
5
5
5
6
5
9
7
6
6
7
5
5
5
4
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Information about the Cottons Point Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Cottons Point provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Cottons Point can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Cottons Point 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 (Cottons Point) 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 Cottons Point 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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