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
16.2° C
(Which is 1.3°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 0.6m and 5s. 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-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 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 18°C on Fri morning, min 14°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed night, min 14°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
1
Saturday
2
Sunday
3
Monday
4
Tuesday
5
Wednesday
6
Thursday
7
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
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SW
13
0.5
W
6
0.8
W
5
0.5
W
5
0.2
WNW
12
0.4
WSW
4
0.5
W
5
0.7
W
4
0.9
W
5
0.2
WNW
16
0.6
W
4
0.8
WNW
4
0.3
SW
18
1
W
5
0.7
W
5
0.4
WSW
4
0.2
WNW
12
0.5
SW
14
0.5
SW
14
0.5
SW
14
1
W
6
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
28
17
33
15
14
7
14
18
37
24
11
27
49
52
24
7
14
99
100
99
73
Wind (km/h)
10
S
15
WSW
5
SSW
10
S
15
SW
10
S
20
S
15
SW
15
W
10
WSW
25
SW
15
W
15
SW
20
WSW
5
SSW
10
S
15
WSW
0
WSW
10
SW
15
SW
5
SSE
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
on
glassy
on
on
cross-on
High Tide
10:30AM1.10m
9:43PM1.68m
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
Low Tide
3:27PM0.48m
4:49AM-0.16m
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
clear
clear
clear
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part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
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6:05
6:03
6:03
6:01
6:01
6:00
5:58
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7:37
7:37
7:37
7:38
7:39
7:40
7:40
Temp °C
18
18
17
18
18
16
17
17
16
15
16
15
15
16
16
16
17
18
19
20
20
17
16
16
17
17
15
14
14
13
12
11
11
12
13
12
14
15
16
18
18
19
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
W
6
0.2
WSW
13
0.7
W
5
0.5
W
5
0.2
S
11
0.4
WSW
4
0.5
W
5
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
0.7
W
5
0.6
SSW
16
0.6
SSW
14
0.5
SW
14
0.7
W
6
0.5
SW
14
1
W
6
Energy kJ
25
17
24
13
9
7
14
85
84
97
66
67
142
142
24
162
140
99
29
99
73
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SW
13
0.2
WNW
13
0.3
SW
13
0.1
SW
14
0.2
WNW
12
0.3
SSW
16
0.3
S
10
0.2
S
10
0.3
S
13
0.2
S
10
0.4
SW
13
0.4
SSW
13
0.3
SW
18
0.3
SSE
12
0.6
SSW
16
0.4
WSW
4
0.2
SSE
11
0.3
SW
19
0.5
SW
14
0.2
WNW
11
0.4
SW
13
Energy kJ
28
17
28
8
14
51
18
8
31
8
45
70
49
27
160
7
11
59
100
12
45
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
S
12
0.2
S
12
0.2
WNW
13
0.2
WNW
12
0.2
SSW
17
0.3
S
11
0.2
SSW
16
0.1
SW
18
0.2
SSW
18
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
0.2
SSE
11
0.1
SW
19
0.1
S
10
0.3
SW
18
Energy kJ
11
11
17
15
30
20
25
12
31
24
29
25
28
17
12
12
14
11
15
2
50
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
W
6
0.8
W
5
0.4
W
5
0.7
W
4
0.9
W
5
0.7
W
4
0.6
W
4
0.8
WNW
4
0.9
W
5
1
W
5
0.4
W
4
0.8
W
5
0.6
W
5
Energy kJ
16
33
8
18
37
19
11
27
42
52
6
34
18
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
15
106
24
182
106
17
192
58
30
53
181
15
53
463
1
16
106
0
139
106
4
Best forecast wave conditions in Los Angeles County
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
1
2
2
3
3
2
2
2
2
1
3
3
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
5
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
5
5
5
7
7
8
5
5
5
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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