D and W surfForecast / CAL – LA County / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 am Tuesday 12 May 2026 PDT
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D and W surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's D and W sea temperature is
16.5° C
(Which is 1.4°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for D and W this week:

The surf forecast for D and W over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (May 15) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 10s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at D and W in the next 16 days are 4.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 17) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 16s period and expected on Thursday (May 14) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Fri 15th May)2.5ft (0.7m) 10s
Best Surf11PM (Sat 16th May)13ft (4.0m) 10s
Most Powerful11PM (Sun 17th May)13ft (4.0m) 10s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for D and W over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu afternoon, min 14°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri morning, min 16°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
12
Wednesday
13
Thursday
14
Friday
15
Saturday
16
Sunday
17
Monday
18
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
4
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
WNW
12
0.4
WNW
12
0.4
WNW
11
0.3
WNW
11
0.3
WNW
11
0.5
W
12
0.8
W
11
0.7
W
11
0.6
W
11
0.8
W
10
0.7
W
10
1.1
W
10
1
W
10
2.5
W
8
3.5
W
10
1.8
W
8
2.3
W
8
2.1
W
8
1.2
W
9
0.9
W
8
0.7
W
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
44
46
43
23
23
77
151
119
82
125
94
220
202
908
2430
454
720
616
224
92
43
Wind (km/h)
15
S
10
SSW
5
SW
10
SSW
15
SW
10
SSE
10
S
15
SW
5
SSW
15
S
15
SW
10
SE
15
SSW
10
SW
10
SE
15
S
15
SW
15
SE
10
SSW
15
SW
5
SSW
cross-on
on
on
on
on
cross
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross
on
on
cross-off
cross-on
on
cross
cross-on
on
cross-on
High Tide
7:16PM1.49m
7:41AM1.16m
7:44PM1.66m
8:36AM1.17m
8:15PM1.82m
9:30AM1.16m
8:51PM1.94m
10:24AM1.14m
9:30PM2.01m
11:20AM1.10m
10:13PM2.02m
12:20PM1.06m
11:01PM1.96m
Low Tide
12:46PM0.20m
1:46AM0.19m
1:20PM0.26m
2:29AM-0.05m
1:55PM0.33m
3:14AM-0.27m
2:32PM0.40m
3:59AM-0.42m
3:10PM0.48m
4:48AM-0.50m
3:52PM0.55m
5:39AM-0.50m
4:38PM0.63m
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:54
5:54
5:52
5:52
5:52
5:50
5:50
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
7:45
7:45
7:46
7:47
7:47
7:49
7:50
Temp °C
17
17
15
16
17
15
18
19
17
19
18
16
19
19
17
18
19
17
19
19
18
15
15
14
14
15
13
17
17
16
18
16
16
18
18
15
16
16
16
17
16
16
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SSW
15
0.8
SSW
15
0.7
SSW
14
0.7
SSW
14
0.6
SSW
14
0.5
SSW
17
0.9
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
15
0.7
W
10
1.1
W
10
1
W
10
0.6
SSW
14
0.6
SSW
14
1.8
W
8
0.5
SSW
13
2.1
W
8
1.2
W
9
0.9
W
8
0.7
W
7
Energy kJ
242
242
180
163
121
157
371
348
318
305
94
220
202
165
158
454
101
616
224
92
43
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
WNW
12
0.4
WNW
12
0.4
WNW
11
0.3
WNW
11
0.4
SSW
18
0.5
SSW
13
0.8
W
11
0.7
W
11
0.6
W
11
0.8
W
10
0.8
SSW
13
0.6
SSW
14
0.7
SSW
14
0.2
S
10
0.5
SSW
14
0.5
SSW
13
0.2
S
18
0.4
SSW
13
0.4
SSW
12
0.3
S
15
0.4
S
15
Energy kJ
44
46
43
23
104
102
151
119
82
125
204
145
218
8
116
102
24
58
52
39
68
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
S
11
0.3
S
11
0.3
S
12
0.3
SSW
18
0.3
WNW
11
0.5
W
12
0.2
S
10
0.2
S
10
0.2
S
10
0.2
S
10
0.4
SSW
16
0.4
SSW
16
0.2
SSE
10
0.1
SW
19
0.2
S
18
0.1
SW
18
0.3
S
16
0.3
S
16
0.3
SSW
12
0.3
SSW
12
Energy kJ
9
22
26
64
23
77
8
8
8
8
80
85
10
15
25
12
46
46
29
28
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
W
11
2.5
W
8
3.5
W
10
2.3
W
8
0.4
ESE
3
Energy kJ
20
908
2430
720
4
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
1
2
2
2
2
4
2
3
3
1
2
1
Distance (km)
16
16
16
16
106
4
10
106
4
16
106
2
16
181
0
10
99
4
16
106
15
Best forecast wave conditions in Los Angeles County
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
1
2
2
2
1
2
2
6
2
3
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
4
3
3
3
3
2
4
4
2
6
4
4
7
5
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
9
6
8
9
5
5
5
5
5
5
4
6
5
5
4
4
7
5
5
4
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Information about the D and W Surf forecast

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

D and W is 4 km (2 miles) from El Segundo. If you plan a vacation in Los Angeles County, look for hotels and other accommodation in El Segundo. El Segundo has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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