D and W surfForecast / CAL – LA County / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 am Friday 24 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
17.2° C
(Which is 2.6°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 Thursday (Apr 30) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 15s. 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 2.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 30) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 13s period and expected on Friday (Apr 24) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Thu 30th Apr)5ft (1.5m) 6s
Best Surf 2AM (Thu 30th Apr)5ft (1.5m) 6s
Most Powerful11PM (Thu 30th Apr)8ft (2.5m) 8s

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 morning, min 13°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SW on Fri night, fresh winds from the WSW by Sun afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

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

Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
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
0
0
0
1
0
0
1
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
W
7
0.7
W
7
1.2
W
6
0.9
W
6
0.3
W
15
1
W
5
1.1
W
5
1.1
W
5
1.1
W
5
0.3
WNW
14
0.3
WNW
14
0.8
W
5
0.5
W
5
0.3
SW
16
0.4
SW
16
0.3
SW
16
0.3
SW
15
1.5
W
6
1.4
WNW
6
1.3
W
7
1.7
W
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
61
42
106
48
38
42
57
60
65
41
40
37
10
42
64
39
37
146
145
154
346
Wind (km/h)
15
SE
10
SW
10
S
15
S
25
WSW
20
W
20
WSW
30
WSW
10
WSW
15
S
20
WSW
5
SW
10
SSW
20
WSW
5
SSW
10
S
15
SW
5
W
20
SW
25
WSW
5
SW
cross
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
on
glassy
on
on
glassy
High Tide
6:39PM1.18m
5:23AM1.33m
7:13PM1.31m
6:35AM1.31m
7:43PM1.42m
7:33AM1.30m
8:10PM1.52m
8:23AM1.26m
8:34PM1.60m
9:08AM1.21m
8:57PM1.66m
9:50AM1.16m
9:20PM1.68m
Low Tide
11:31AM-0.09m
11:47PM0.69m
12:25PM-0.06m
00:54AM0.49m
1:08PM-0.01m
1:45AM0.30m
1:44PM0.08m
2:28AM0.13m
2:14PM0.18m
3:06AM0.00m
2:40PM0.28m
3:42AM-0.09m
3:04PM0.38m
4:15AM-0.15m
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
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6:11
6:11
6:09
6:09
6:07
6:07
6:05
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7:30
7:31
7:32
7:34
7:34
7:35
7:36
Temp °C
19
19
17
16
16
15
16
17
15
16
17
16
18
19
18
19
19
18
17
18
17
16
16
15
14
12
12
11
10
10
13
13
12
16
16
16
18
16
16
14
13
14
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
W
7
0.6
S
14
0.6
S
13
0.5
S
13
0.5
S
13
0.5
S
12
0.4
S
12
0.4
S
12
0.4
S
12
0.3
WNW
14
0.3
WNW
14
0.8
W
5
0.5
W
5
0.3
S
12
0.4
SW
16
0.3
S
15
0.3
SW
15
0.4
SW
15
1.1
W
6
0.3
SW
14
1.7
W
8
Energy kJ
61
138
128
85
83
72
46
45
46
41
40
37
10
25
64
38
37
55
77
33
346
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
S
14
0.2
WSW
15
0.2
W
13
0.3
W
15
0.3
W
15
0.3
W
14
0.3
W
15
0.2
W
16
0.3
W
14
0.3
S
11
0.3
S
18
0.4
S
12
0.4
S
12
0.3
S
16
0.3
S
12
0.3
SW
16
0.3
S
11
0.2
S
11
0.4
SW
7
0.3
SW
7
0.3
SW
14
Energy kJ
153
21
14
42
38
37
38
20
32
22
55
41
44
46
24
39
21
9
12
7
29
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SW
15
0.2
W
13
0.1
SW
16
0.1
SW
13
0.2
WSW
13
0.1
SW
13
0.2
WSW
14
0.2
W
13
0.3
SW
15
0.3
S
13
0.3
S
11
0.3
SW
13
0.3
S
16
0.3
SW
16
0.2
SSW
12
0.3
S
11
0.2
S
15
0.2
S
13
0.4
SW
14
0.2
S
13
0.2
S
10
Energy kJ
33
13
10
7
17
7
20
13
34
31
21
28
46
42
14
21
17
14
54
14
8
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
W
7
1.2
W
6
0.9
W
6
0.7
W
5
1
W
5
1.1
W
5
1.1
W
5
1.1
W
5
0.8
W
5
0.8
W
4
0.4
W
4
0.5
W
4
0.5
W
5
0.7
W
4
1.5
W
6
1.4
WNW
6
1.3
W
7
Energy kJ
42
106
48
21
42
57
60
65
30
25
6
9
10
16
146
145
154
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
2
2
1
Distance (km)
16
53
24
16
1008
15
156
463
64
16
181
2
182
463
5
16
58
0
463
106
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Los Angeles County
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
1
2
2
3
2
3
2
3
2
2
2
1
2
2
2
4
3
2
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
4
5
7
5
8
6
6
5
5
7
9
5
5
5
5
5
6
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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