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
17.1° C
(Which is 1.9°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 Monday (May 18) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 3s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at D and W in the next 16 days are 1.2m 12s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 18) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 16s period and expected on Saturday (May 23) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Mon 18th May)3.5ft (1.1m) 12s
Best Surf 8AM (Mon 18th May)3.5ft (1.1m) 12s
Most Powerful 5AM (Mon 18th May)4ft (1.2m) 12s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Tue night, min 15°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Thu afternoon, min 14°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
18
Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
Friday
22
Saturday
23
Sun
24
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
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
W
7
1
W
12
0.7
W
7
0.7
W
6
0.3
SW
16
0.6
W
11
0.5
W
11
0.4
SW
16
0.5
SW
15
0.4
SW
19
0.4
SW
15
0.5
SW
15
0.5
SW
18
0.6
SW
18
0.4
SW
14
0.6
SW
15
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SW
16
0.4
W
4
0.7
W
4
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
181
282
51
35
43
94
55
88
115
133
77
107
150
246
73
191
201
203
201
4
13
Wind (km/h)
15
SE
10
SSW
20
WSW
5
SSW
10
SW
20
WSW
5
SSE
10
SSW
15
SW
5
SE
10
S
15
WSW
5
SSW
15
SSW
15
WSW
5
SW
10
SW
20
WSW
10
WSW
10
SW
20
WSW
cross
cross-on
on
glassy
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
cross
cross-on
on
cross-on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
High Tide
10:13PM2.02m
12:20PM1.06m
11:01PM1.96m
1:26PM1.04m
11:53PM1.83m
2:38PM1.05m
00:53AM1.66m
3:49PM1.10m
2:04AM1.48m
4:51PM1.20m
3:27AM1.30m
5:41PM1.31m
4:55AM1.17m
6:21PM1.42m
Low Tide
5:39AM-0.50m
4:38PM0.63m
6:34AM-0.45m
5:32PM0.71m
7:33AM-0.35m
6:41PM0.78m
8:36AM-0.23m
8:12PM0.81m
9:38AM-0.11m
9:57PM0.75m
10:37AM0.01m
11:30PM0.60m
11:29AM0.12m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:50
5:50
5:48
5:48
5:48
5:47
5:47
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
7:50
7:50
7:51
7:52
7:52
7:52
7:53
Temp °C
16
19
20
18
20
21
23
20
20
19
19
20
18
18
18
16
17
18
16
18
19
15
17
17
16
18
18
20
18
17
18
18
18
17
16
15
15
15
15
14
16
16
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
W
7
1
W
12
0.4
WNW
12
0.7
W
6
0.5
W
6
0.4
SSW
13
0.5
W
11
0.4
SW
16
0.5
SW
15
0.6
W
5
0.5
W
5
0.5
SW
15
0.6
W
5
0.6
SW
18
0.4
SW
14
0.6
SW
15
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SSW
15
0.6
SSW
14
Energy kJ
181
282
46
35
17
59
55
88
115
15
12
107
16
246
73
191
201
203
201
148
140
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
WNW
13
0.4
SSW
12
0.4
S
15
0.4
S
15
0.4
SSW
14
0.4
SW
16
0.4
S
13
0.4
S
13
0.4
S
12
0.4
SW
15
0.4
SW
15
0.5
S
14
0.5
S
13
0.5
W
5
0.4
S
13
0.4
S
12
0.4
S
12
0.4
S
12
0.3
S
11
0.3
SSW
19
0.4
SSW
19
Energy kJ
168
52
70
68
67
94
55
52
47
77
77
100
85
11
52
45
44
44
21
72
137
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSW
13
0.3
S
16
0.3
SSW
12
0.3
SSW
12
0.3
SW
16
0.1
NW
16
0.4
SW
16
0.4
WSW
5
0.2
WNW
13
0.4
SW
19
0.4
SW
19
0.2
W
12
0.5
SW
18
0.5
S
13
0.4
SW
18
0.4
W
4
0.1
W
10
0.1
SW
21
0.2
SSW
19
0.3
S
11
0.3
S
11
Energy kJ
58
46
29
28
43
10
65
7
17
133
96
11
150
84
79
5
2
18
36
20
20
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SE
3
0.7
W
7
0.6
W
11
0.4
W
5
0.5
W
12
0.6
W
4
0.3
W
6
0.6
W
3
0.5
W
4
0.4
W
4
0.7
W
4
Energy kJ
1
51
82
9
67
9
5
8
7
4
13
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
4
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
3
1
2
1
1
Distance (km)
2
16
183
1
181
106
17
17
30
2
16
53
15
181
106
5
183
139
30
181
139
Best forecast wave conditions in Los Angeles County
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
2
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
4
3
3
3
4
3
1
3
3
2
3
2
2
2
3
3
3
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
4
4
4
4
5
5
5
5
4
4
5
5
5
5
7
5
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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