D and W surfForecast / CAL – LA County / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 am Tuesday 28 Apr 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
16.9° C
(Which is 2.2°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 Wednesday (Apr 29) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 5s. Another secondary swell of 0.9m and 6s is also forecast. 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 1.4m 7s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 30) 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 0.6m 17s period and expected on Tuesday (May 05) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Wed 29th Apr)1.5ft (0.4m) 16s
Best Surf 5AM (Wed 29th Apr)1.5ft (0.4m) 16s
Most Powerful11PM (Thu 30th Apr)4.5ft (1.4m) 7s

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 18°C on Tue afternoon, min 15°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

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

Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Friday
1
Saturday
2
Sunday
3
Monday
4
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
1
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)
0.5
W
5
0.3
SW
16
0.3
SW
16
0.3
SW
16
0.3
SW
15
1.2
W
6
0.4
SW
14
0.3
SW
14
1.3
W
7
0.7
W
6
0.5
W
6
0.3
SW
13
0.2
WSW
14
0.3
WNW
12
0.6
W
6
1.1
W
6
0.9
W
5
0.8
W
5
0.4
W
4
0.4
WSW
5
0.4
WSW
3
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
11
42
40
39
37
98
54
38
154
34
17
28
19
28
29
82
40
29
6
7
4
Wind (km/h)
5
SSW
15
WSW
0
S
10
S
15
WSW
10
SSE
10
S
15
SW
10
ESE
10
SSW
15
SW
5
S
10
SSW
15
WSW
10
S
10
S
15
SW
10
WSW
15
SW
20
WSW
15
WNW
on
on
glassy
cross-on
on
cross
cross-on
on
cross-off
cross-on
on
glassy
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
High Tide
8:23AM1.26m
8:34PM1.60m
9:08AM1.21m
8:57PM1.66m
9:50AM1.16m
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
Low Tide
2:14PM0.18m
3:06AM0.00m
2:40PM0.28m
3:42AM-0.09m
3:04PM0.38m
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
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
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6:07
6:07
6:05
6:05
6:03
6:03
6:01
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7:34
7:35
7:36
7:37
7:37
7:37
7:38
Temp °C
17
18
17
18
18
17
18
18
16
18
19
17
17
17
16
17
17
15
16
17
16
16
15
14
16
15
15
16
16
15
17
17
17
16
15
16
15
15
13
13
13
11
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
W
5
0.3
S
12
0.3
SW
16
0.6
W
5
0.3
SW
15
0.9
W
6
0.8
W
6
0.3
SW
14
1.3
W
7
0.7
W
6
0.5
W
6
0.5
W
5
0.5
W
5
0.3
WNW
12
0.6
W
6
0.8
W
6
0.4
SW
15
0.4
SW
15
0.4
SSW
16
0.4
SW
16
0.4
SSW
13
Energy kJ
11
25
40
18
37
53
41
33
154
34
17
13
13
28
29
42
55
54
97
66
70
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
S
12
0.3
S
16
0.3
S
12
0.3
S
15
0.3
S
11
0.4
SW
15
0.4
SW
14
0.2
S
13
0.3
SW
14
0.3
SW
13
0.2
WSW
13
0.3
SW
13
0.2
WSW
14
0.2
S
11
0.3
SSW
16
0.2
S
10
0.2
S
10
0.3
S
13
0.4
W
4
0.3
SSW
13
0.4
SW
16
Energy kJ
44
46
24
38
21
55
54
14
29
28
17
28
19
9
51
8
8
31
6
35
68
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
S
16
0.3
SW
16
0.3
SW
12
0.3
SW
16
0.2
S
15
0.2
S
11
0.3
S
13
0.2
S
10
0.2
S
10
0.2
S
12
0.2
WNW
9
0.2
WNW
13
0.2
WNW
12
0.2
SSW
18
0.2
S
11
0.2
SSW
16
0.1
SW
18
0.2
SSW
18
0.2
S
10
0.3
S
13
0.4
WSW
3
Energy kJ
46
42
23
39
17
9
31
8
8
11
9
16
14
30
9
25
12
31
8
29
4
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
W
4
0.8
W
5
0.8
W
5
0.5
W
5
1.2
W
6
0.7
W
6
0.3
SE
2
0.5
W
5
1.1
W
6
0.9
W
5
0.8
W
5
0.4
WSW
5
Energy kJ
6
35
34
12
98
38
1
14
82
40
29
7
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
182
463
1
17
139
4
14
106
0
16
106
4
182
1030
75
17
139
15
181
181
15
Best forecast wave conditions in Los Angeles County
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
2
2
1
3
2
3
3
2
3
3
4
3
4
4
3
3
4
4
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
9
8
8
6
5
5
6
7
5
5
5
5
4
4
4
5
6
8
7
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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