D and W surfForecast / CAL – LA County / USA

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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
16.2° C
(Which is 1.3°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 Saturday (May 02) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 12s. 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 0.6m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 06) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 17s period and expected on Tuesday (May 05) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Sat 2nd May)2.5ft (0.7m) 12s
Best Surf11PM (Sat 2nd May)2.5ft (0.7m) 12s
Most Powerful 8AM (Wed 6th May)2ft (0.6m) 16s

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 Fri afternoon, min 15°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed afternoon, min 13°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
1
Saturday
2
Sunday
3
Monday
4
Tuesday
5
Wednesday
6
Thu
7
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
W
7
0.7
W
6
0.5
W
6
0.3
SW
13
0.5
W
5
0.2
WNW
12
0.5
W
12
0.4
W
5
0.7
W
4
0.9
W
5
0.2
WNW
16
0.7
W
4
0.9
WNW
5
0.3
SW
18
0.9
W
5
0.7
W
5
0.6
SW
16
0.2
WNW
12
0.5
SW
14
0.5
SW
14
0.5
SW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
131
36
17
28
15
14
68
8
17
36
24
16
37
49
35
25
196
14
99
100
99
Wind (km/h)
10
SE
10
S
15
WSW
5
SSW
10
SSW
15
SW
5
SSE
15
S
15
SW
15
W
15
SW
25
SW
15
W
15
SW
20
WSW
5
S
10
S
20
WSW
0
SSE
15
SW
20
WSW
cross
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
on
cross
cross-on
on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
on
glassy
on
on
High Tide
9:20PM1.68m
10:30AM1.10m
9:43PM1.68m
11:10AM1.04m
10:07PM1.66m
11:53AM0.97m
10:34PM1.61m
12:43PM0.91m
11:03PM1.55m
1:48PM0.86m
11:36PM1.47m
3:28PM0.85m
00:17AM1.38m
Low Tide
4:15AM-0.15m
3:27PM0.48m
4:49AM-0.16m
3:49PM0.56m
5:24AM-0.14m
4:12PM0.64m
6:03AM-0.09m
4:34PM0.71m
6:47AM-0.02m
4:54PM0.78m
7:40AM0.05m
5:07PM0.84m
8:43AM0.10m
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
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6:05
6:03
6:03
6:01
6:01
6:00
5:58
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7:37
7:37
7:37
7:38
7:39
7:40
7:40
Temp °C
16
18
19
17
18
17
16
16
17
16
15
17
15
15
17
16
17
18
19
19
20
16
17
17
16
17
15
15
13
14
14
11
11
10
12
13
12
16
15
17
17
18
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
W
7
0.7
W
6
0.5
W
6
0.6
W
5
0.5
W
5
0.2
S
11
0.5
W
12
0.4
W
5
0.4
SSW
15
0.4
SSW
15
0.4
SSW
16
0.4
SW
16
0.4
SW
16
0.6
SSW
15
0.6
SSW
15
0.6
SSW
16
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SSW
14
0.8
W
5
0.6
W
5
0.5
SW
14
Energy kJ
131
36
17
18
13
9
68
8
85
84
97
66
67
142
142
160
196
138
33
21
99
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SW
14
0.3
SW
13
0.2
WSW
13
0.3
SW
13
0.1
SW
14
0.2
SSW
17
0.3
SSW
16
0.3
S
10
0.2
S
10
0.3
S
13
0.2
S
10
0.4
SW
13
0.4
SSW
13
0.3
SW
18
0.3
SSE
12
0.3
SSE
11
0.4
W
4
0.2
SSE
11
0.5
SW
14
0.5
SW
14
0.2
WNW
11
Energy kJ
29
28
17
28
8
30
50
18
8
31
8
45
70
49
27
24
6
11
99
100
12
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
S
10
0.2
S
12
0.2
S
12
0.2
WNW
13
0.2
WNW
12
0.2
WNW
12
0.3
S
11
0.2
SSW
16
0.1
SW
18
0.2
SSW
18
0.2
WNW
16
0.3
S
13
0.3
S
12
0.3
SSE
12
0.2
WNW
13
0.2
WNW
12
0.2
SSE
11
0.2
WNW
12
0.3
SW
19
0.1
SW
19
0.1
S
10
Energy kJ
8
11
11
17
15
14
20
25
12
31
24
29
25
28
17
15
12
14
59
15
2
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
W
5
0.7
W
4
0.9
W
5
0.7
W
4
0.7
W
4
0.9
WNW
5
0.9
W
5
0.9
W
5
0.7
W
5
0.4
W
4
0.9
WNW
5
0.9
W
5
Energy kJ
8
17
36
19
16
37
39
35
25
6
45
37
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
2
13
106
4
182
182
4
139
58
15
89
181
15
53
463
1
16
106
0
106
181
Best forecast wave conditions in Los Angeles County
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
2
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
1
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
1
2
3
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
5
9
5
4
4
5
4
4
5
5
5
5
4
5
5
5
6
9
8
6
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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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