D and W surfForecast / CAL – LA County / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 pm Friday 15 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
17.0° C
(Which is 1.8°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 16) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m 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 1.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 17) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 14s period and expected on Friday (May 15) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Sat 16th May)3ft (0.9m) 10s
Best Surf 2AM (Sat 16th May)3ft (0.9m) 10s
Most Powerful 2PM (Sun 17th May)5ft (1.5m) 13s

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

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Wed afternoon, min 16°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Fri
15
Saturday
16
Sunday
17
Monday
18
Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
W
10
0.9
W
10
1
W
10
1.4
W
9
1.8
W
9
1.4
W
9
1.5
W
13
1.6
W
8
1
W
8
0.8
W
8
0.6
W
7
0.3
SW
16
0.6
W
11
0.4
W
6
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
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
94
151
210
320
544
298
749
331
133
72
33
43
94
12
88
113
133
76
107
150
246
Wind (km/h)
15
SW
5
SSE
10
SSW
10
SSW
10
SSE
10
SSE
15
SW
10
SE
15
S
20
SW
5
SSW
10
SW
20
WSW
5
SW
10
SSW
15
WSW
5
S
15
S
10
SW
10
SE
15
SSE
on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
on
cross
cross-on
on
glassy
on
on
glassy
on
on
glassy
cross-on
on
cross
cross
High Tide
8:51PM1.94m
10:24AM1.14m
9:30PM2.01m
11:20AM1.10m
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
Low Tide
2:32PM0.40m
3:59AM-0.42m
3:10PM0.48m
4:48AM-0.50m
3:52PM0.55m
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
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:52
5:50
5:50
5:50
5:48
5:48
5:48
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
7:47
7:47
7:49
7:50
7:50
7:51
7:52
7:52
Temp °C
18
16
17
18
16
17
19
17
18
19
18
20
20
18
21
22
20
21
21
18
20
16
15
15
16
15
15
18
16
16
16
16
18
17
17
20
19
19
19
19
17
18
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
W
10
0.9
W
10
1
W
10
1.4
W
9
1.8
W
9
1.4
W
9
1.5
W
13
1.6
W
8
1
W
8
0.8
W
8
0.6
W
7
0.5
W
6
0.4
SSW
13
0.4
W
6
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
Energy kJ
94
151
210
320
544
298
749
331
133
72
33
22
59
12
88
113
133
76
107
150
246
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SSW
13
0.6
SSW
14
0.7
SSW
14
0.6
SSW
14
0.6
W
13
0.8
WNW
13
0.5
SSW
13
0.7
WNW
13
0.4
WNW
12
0.4
WNW
12
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
19
0.5
S
14
0.5
S
13
0.5
S
13
Energy kJ
158
145
218
165
128
222
101
176
51
47
68
67
94
55
52
47
77
96
100
85
84
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSW
16
0.4
SSW
16
0.2
S
10
0.2
S
10
0.6
SSW
14
0.5
SSW
13
0.2
S
18
0.4
SSW
13
0.4
SSW
12
0.3
S
15
0.3
SSW
12
0.3
SW
16
0.1
NW
16
0.4
SW
16
0.3
W
6
0.3
W
6
0.4
W
13
0.4
S
12
0.3
WSW
5
0.4
SW
14
0.1
NW
11
Energy kJ
80
85
8
8
158
102
24
58
52
39
28
43
10
65
6
6
52
47
5
51
5
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
ESE
4
0.4
ESE
3
0.4
SE
3
0.6
W
11
0.3
SW
5
Energy kJ
4
4
3
82
4
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
2
2
3
2
1
2
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
106
0
16
16
2
4
463
2
16
163
1
181
53
1
63
53
0
14
16
2
16
Best forecast wave conditions in Los Angeles County
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
3
2
2
1
1
1
2
1
1
2
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
4
3
7
4
2
4
4
3
4
3
2
4
3
1
4
3
3
2
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
6
4
7
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
6
5
9
6
5
9
7
6
5
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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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