D and W surfForecast / CAL – LA County / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 pm Monday 04 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
16.6° C
(Which is 1.6°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 Wednesday (May 06) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 1.0m 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 0.6m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 06) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 19s period and expected on Saturday (May 09) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Wed 6th May)2ft (0.6m) 16s
Best Surf 2AM (Wed 6th May)2ft (0.6m) 16s
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

Some drizzle, heaviest during Mon night. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu morning, min 14°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sat morning, min 16°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Mon
4
Tuesday
5
Wednesday
6
Thursday
7
Friday
8
Saturday
9
Sunday
10
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
0
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
W
15
0.3
W
3
0.3
SW
18
1.1
W
5
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SW
16
0.4
W
5
0.5
SW
14
0.5
SW
14
0.5
SW
14
0.9
W
6
0.8
W
6
0.7
W
9
1.2
W
7
0.9
W
10
0.8
W
10
0.7
W
7
0.5
W
6
0.6
W
9
0.5
W
8
0.5
W
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
67
2
49
57
193
196
7
99
100
99
55
48
74
143
146
116
42
18
57
35
50
Wind (km/h)
25
SW
10
W
15
SW
20
WSW
5
SW
10
S
15
WSW
5
S
10
SSW
15
SW
5
SE
10
SSW
15
WSW
5
SSE
10
S
15
WSW
5
SSE
10
S
10
SW
5
SW
5
SW
on
cross-on
on
on
glassy
cross-on
on
glassy
on
on
cross
cross-on
on
glassy
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
glassy
on
High Tide
11:03PM1.55m
1:48PM0.86m
11:36PM1.47m
3:28PM0.85m
00:17AM1.38m
1:13AM1.28m
6:07PM0.98m
2:36AM1.19m
6:18PM1.07m
4:12AM1.14m
6:34PM1.19m
5:34AM1.13m
Low Tide
4:34PM0.71m
6:47AM-0.02m
4:54PM0.78m
7:40AM0.05m
5:07PM0.84m
8:43AM0.10m
9:48AM0.12m
8:52PM0.95m
10:45AM0.13m
11:01PM0.85m
11:32AM0.14m
00:11AM0.66m
12:11PM0.16m
part cloud
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
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6:01
6:00
5:58
5:58
5:56
5:56
5:54
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7:38
7:39
7:40
7:40
7:42
7:43
7:44
7:44
1
Temp °C
17
16
16
17
17
16
17
17
19
19
17
20
21
18
22
21
19
21
21
18
21
13
14
13
12
14
14
14
15
18
17
16
19
20
18
21
20
19
20
20
18
20
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SW
16
0.4
SSW
13
0.6
SSW
15
0.6
SSW
15
0.9
W
6
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SSW
14
0.7
W
5
0.5
W
6
0.5
SW
14
0.9
W
6
0.8
W
6
0.4
SW
18
1.2
W
7
0.9
W
10
0.8
W
10
0.7
W
7
0.7
SSW
18
0.9
SSW
18
0.8
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
16
Energy kJ
66
70
142
142
49
196
138
26
15
99
55
48
78
143
146
116
42
276
480
295
402
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SW
13
0.4
SSW
16
0.3
SW
18
0.3
SSE
12
0.6
SW
16
0.5
W
5
0.4
W
5
0.5
SW
14
0.5
SW
14
0.2
WNW
11
0.4
SW
13
0.4
SW
13
0.4
SW
13
0.4
SW
18
0.4
SSW
20
0.6
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
19
0.5
W
6
0.6
W
9
0.5
W
8
0.5
W
10
Energy kJ
45
103
49
27
193
12
7
99
100
12
45
44
44
83
131
171
398
18
57
35
50
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
S
13
0.3
SSE
12
0.3
SSE
12
0.2
WNW
13
0.3
SSE
11
0.2
SSE
11
0.2
SSE
11
0.3
SW
19
0.1
SW
19
0.1
S
9
0.2
WNW
12
0.2
SSW
16
0.2
SSW
21
0.3
SW
13
0.4
SW
16
0.4
SSW
20
0.2
SSW
13
0.3
WNW
10
0.2
S
13
0.3
S
13
0.2
S
12
Energy kJ
29
28
28
17
24
12
11
59
15
2
14
26
44
26
61
129
17
18
14
28
11
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
W
15
0.3
W
3
1
W
5
1.1
W
5
1
WNW
6
0.5
W
6
0.7
W
9
Energy kJ
67
2
44
57
67
15
74
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
2
1
1
2
2
Distance (km)
106
15
53
463
0
16
30
0
139
106
2
16
53
0
10
30
1
16
126
1
63
Best forecast wave conditions in Los Angeles County
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
1
2
1
2
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
2
2
2
1
2
3
4
4
4
3
1
4
2
2
3
3
3
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
9
5
5
6
5
7
5
5
5
5
5
4
4
4
4
8
5
8
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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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