D and W surfForecast / CAL – LA County / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 pm Tuesday 05 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 1.7°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 cross-offshore 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-offshore 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+) 5AM (Wed 6th May)2ft (0.6m) 16s
Best Surf 5AM (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

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu morning, min 15°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Mon morning, min 17°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Tue
5
Wednesday
6
Thursday
7
Friday
8
Saturday
9
Sunday
10
Monday
11
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
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
W
5
1
W
6
0.6
SW
16
0.2
WNW
12
0.5
SW
14
0.5
SW
14
0.5
SW
14
1.1
W
6
0.8
W
6
0.9
W
8
1.1
W
7
0.8
W
9
0.7
W
10
0.8
W
8
0.8
W
10
0.7
W
9
0.5
W
9
0.5
W
10
0.5
W
10
0.5
W
10
0.4
WNW
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
43
64
196
14
99
100
99
100
50
90
113
104
89
71
121
80
36
49
47
47
33
Wind (km/h)
20
WSW
5
SE
10
S
15
WSW
5
SSW
10
SSW
15
SW
5
SE
15
SSW
15
SW
5
SSE
10
S
10
SW
5
SSE
10
S
10
SW
0
SSE
10
SSW
15
WSW
10
S
15
S
cross-on
cross
cross-on
on
glassy
cross-on
on
cross
cross-on
on
glassy
cross-on
on
glassy
cross-on
on
glassy
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
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
6:53PM1.33m
6:41AM1.14m
Low Tide
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
1:01AM0.44m
12:46PM0.20m
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
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6:00
5:58
5:58
5:56
5:56
5:54
5:54
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7:39
7:40
7:40
7:42
7:43
7:44
7:44
7:45
Temp °C
17
17
17
18
18
19
19
17
19
19
17
20
20
19
22
22
19
23
25
23
21
13
14
15
16
16
18
17
16
18
18
17
19
19
19
21
21
19
21
22
21
19
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SSW
15
1
W
6
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SSW
14
0.9
W
6
0.6
W
6
0.5
SW
14
1.1
W
6
0.8
W
6
0.7
W
9
1.1
W
7
0.8
W
9
0.7
W
10
0.8
W
8
0.8
W
10
0.9
SSW
18
0.8
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
15
0.8
SSW
15
Energy kJ
142
64
196
138
50
23
99
100
50
74
113
104
89
71
121
480
295
366
288
249
242
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
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
11
0.4
SW
13
0.4
SW
13
0.4
SW
18
0.4
SW
18
0.4
SSW
20
0.6
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
19
0.7
SSW
18
0.7
W
9
0.5
W
9
0.5
W
10
0.5
W
10
0.5
W
10
0.4
WNW
10
Energy kJ
27
160
12
11
99
100
12
45
44
78
83
131
171
398
276
80
36
49
47
47
33
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
WNW
13
0.3
SSE
11
0.2
SSE
11
0.2
WNW
12
0.3
SW
19
0.1
SW
19
0.2
SSE
10
0.2
WNW
12
0.2
SSW
16
0.4
SW
13
0.3
SW
13
0.4
SW
16
0.4
SSW
20
0.2
SSW
13
0.3
SSW
14
0.2
S
13
0.3
WNW
11
0.2
S
12
0.2
S
12
0.3
S
12
0.2
S
11
Energy kJ
17
24
12
14
59
15
10
14
26
44
26
61
129
17
36
14
24
11
11
27
9
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
W
5
0.4
W
5
1.1
W
6
0.6
W
6
0.9
W
8
0.5
W
10
Energy kJ
43
7
78
22
90
46
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
Distance (km)
30
2
4
106
0
16
45
2
16
106
0
10
53
1
13
139
1
130
30
16
16
Best forecast wave conditions in Los Angeles County
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
1
2
1
1
1
1
2
1
2
2
2
2
2
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
3
4
1
4
3
2
4
3
2
4
3
4
3
3
2
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
6
7
5
5
6
7
7
6
5
5
5
6
5
5
5
7
9
9
9
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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