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
16.3° C
(Which is 1.4°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 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 6s. 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 9s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 08) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore 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 6th May)2ft (0.6m) 16s
Best Surf 5AM (Wed 6th May)2ft (0.6m) 16s
Most Powerful 8PM (Fri 8th May)4.5ft (1.4m) 9s

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 Sat afternoon, min 14°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Thu night, min 14°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
2
Sunday
3
Monday
4
Tuesday
5
Wednesday
6
Thursday
7
Friday
8
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
1
0
0
1
0
0
1
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
WSW
14
0.2
WNW
12
0.4
W
4
0.3
W
4
0.1
SW
18
0.5
W
4
0.2
WNW
16
0.7
W
4
0.7
WNW
4
1.2
W
6
1.2
W
5
1
W
6
0.5
W
5
0.2
WNW
12
0.5
SW
14
0.5
SW
14
0.5
SW
14
1.4
W
7
0.9
W
7
0.9
W
10
1.3
W
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
19
14
5
3
12
7
24
14
17
86
77
66
14
14
99
100
99
178
72
148
168
Wind (km/h)
10
SSW
15
WSW
5
S
15
S
15
SW
15
W
20
SW
25
SW
10
WNW
15
SW
20
WSW
5
S
10
SSW
20
WSW
5
SSE
10
SW
20
WSW
5
SSE
10
S
15
SW
5
SE
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
glassy
on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
on
glassy
High Tide
11:10AM1.04m
10:07PM1.66m
11:53AM0.97m
10:34PM1.61m
12:43PM0.91m
11:03PM1.55m
1:48PM0.86m
11:36PM1.47m
3:28PM0.85m
00:17AM1.38m
1:13AM1.28m
6:07PM0.98m
2:36AM1.19m
Low Tide
3:49PM0.56m
5:24AM-0.14m
4:12PM0.64m
6:03AM-0.09m
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
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part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
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6:03
6:03
6:01
6:01
6:00
5:58
5:58
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7:37
7:37
7:38
7:39
7:40
7:40
7:42
Temp °C
17
18
16
17
16
15
16
17
16
16
17
16
17
18
19
21
23
24
22
22
19
16
16
16
15
13
12
13
12
12
12
12
12
16
15
17
20
20
23
21
21
19
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
W
5
0.2
S
11
0.4
W
4
0.3
W
4
0.4
SSW
15
0.4
SSW
15
0.4
SSW
16
0.4
SW
16
0.4
SW
16
0.6
SSW
15
0.6
SSW
15
1
W
6
0.6
SSW
16
0.6
SSW
14
0.5
W
5
0.6
W
6
0.5
SW
14
1.4
W
7
0.9
W
7
0.4
SW
18
1.3
W
7
Energy kJ
7
9
5
3
85
84
97
66
67
142
142
66
162
140
10
23
99
178
72
78
168
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
WSW
14
0.2
SSW
17
0.3
SSW
16
0.3
S
10
0.2
S
10
0.2
SSW
18
0.2
S
10
0.4
SW
13
0.4
SSW
13
0.3
SW
18
0.3
SSE
12
0.6
SSW
16
0.5
W
5
0.2
SSE
11
0.5
SW
14
0.5
SW
14
0.2
WNW
13
0.4
SW
13
0.4
SW
13
0.3
SW
13
0.4
SW
18
Energy kJ
19
30
51
18
8
31
8
45
70
49
28
160
14
11
99
100
16
45
44
27
79
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
WNW
12
0.2
WNW
12
0.3
S
11
0.2
SSW
16
0.1
SW
18
0.2
S
10
0.2
WNW
16
0.3
S
13
0.3
S
12
0.3
SSE
12
0.2
WNW
13
0.2
SSE
11
0.2
SSE
11
0.2
WNW
12
0.3
SW
19
0.1
SW
19
0.1
S
9
0.3
SW
18
0.2
SSW
16
0.2
SSW
21
0.3
SSW
20
Energy kJ
15
14
20
25
12
7
24
29
25
28
17
12
12
14
59
15
2
50
26
44
79
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
W
3
0.2
W
5
0.5
W
4
0.5
W
4
0.7
W
4
0.7
WNW
4
1.2
W
6
1.2
W
5
0.4
WSW
5
0.6
W
6
0.9
W
10
Energy kJ
4
2
7
6
14
17
86
77
8
23
148
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
Distance (km)
466
58
16
180
106
15
181
181
15
58
463
16
16
106
0
106
106
0
16
106
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Los Angeles County
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
2
1
1
2
1
2
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
2
2
1
2
3
3
3
2
3
3
2
2
3
3
2
4
3
3
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
4
5
5
4
5
8
5
5
5
7
5
6
6
9
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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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