Surf Forecasts:
Dana Point surf forecast from 7 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 8 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 16s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 7 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 18s period, SSW swell with 777 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 8 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 16s period with SSW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Dana Point this week:
The surf forecast for Dana Point over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 08) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Dana Point in the next 16 days are 1.1m 18s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 07) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Wed 8th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Wed 8th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Tue 7th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Dana Point over the next 16 days.
Right, folks, Rusty here. Let's have a proper look at what’s on the cards for the next couple of weeks. We’re starting off pretty quiet, so don't rush to grab your wettie just yet.
Right off the bat, things are a bit slow. The first few days are mostly junk. That long period (18s) groundswell giving us about 4ft on Tuesday the 7th has good energy (853), but with a cross-on wind and that "marginal" feel, it's not going to turn on. The water temperature is around 67°, which is a touch warmer than usual for the time of year – a nice little bonus if you do get wet.
The pattern stays flat and messy through the first week. Swell drops off, and most of the time we're battling cross or onshore winds. Wednesday and Thursday mornings have a slight chance of a small wave, but the quality is poor. Honestly, it's pretty bleak. You won’t be missing much.
There’s a real gap of quiet, small surf from around the 14th right through to the 17th. We're talking ankle-snappers with barely any energy (around 185-254). The odd pulse does show on the 17th morning with a long 19s period, but it’s only a 2ft wave – that’s not enough to get excited about, even with a clean offshore wind.
Now, if you’re looking for the best of a quiet bunch, you have to look all the way out to Saturday the 18th. That morning the wind goes light and cross-shore, and we get a bit of a bump from a SW swell. It’s only 3ft and the period is a solid 18s, so there’ll be some energy there (467) but it'll be slow rolling. For a learner-friendly break like Dana Point (beach and reef), this is about the best on offer. It’s a fair consistent spot, but still, the waves will be small. Sunday the 19th is similar but with a cross-on breeze that will chop it up, so Saturday morning is your window.
Look, there are no standouts here. If you’re desperate, aim for the morning of Saturday the 18th. There’s not enough swell to be dangerous, just a gentle, clean little wave for a longboard. For anything better, we need the forecasts to change. It’s generally an optimistic area, and the quiet spells don’t usually last forever.
- Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Wed afternoon, min 18°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Fri morning, min 19°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 7 | Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | S 13 | SSW 14 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 777 | 603 | 454 | 559 | 604 | 627 | 505 | 481 | 481 | 362 | 339 | 405 | 417 | 339 | 281 | 366 | 229 | 269 | 312 | 176 | 168 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | cross | cross-on | on | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 3:35PM1.87m | 4:03AM1.29m | 4:24PM1.99m | 6:00AM1.27m | 5:18PM2.14m | 7:29AM1.34m | 6:13PM2.28m | 8:31AM1.43m | 7:08PM2.42m | 9:20AM1.52m | 8:01PM2.53m | 10:04AM1.59m | 8:52PM2.58m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:27AM0.79m | 10:40PM0.89m | 9:14AM0.93m | 11:57PM0.66m | 10:15AM1.04m | 00:59AM0.41m | 11:25AM1.11m | 1:52AM0.19m | 12:34PM1.12m | 2:41AM0.00m | 1:35PM1.09m | 3:28AM-0.11m | 2:32PM1.04m | 4:13AM-0.15m | |||||||
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 | 5:47 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — |
 | — | 8:02 | — | — | 8:02 | — | — | 8:02 | — | — | 8:02 | — | — | 8:01 | — | — | 8:01 | — | — | 8:01 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 21 |
Feels °C | 20 | 19 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 21 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | W 7 | W 8 | SSW 16 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | S 13 | SSW 14 |
| kJ | 777 | 603 | 156 | 135 | 604 | 627 | 505 | 481 | 481 | 362 | 339 | 405 | 417 | 339 | 281 | 366 | 229 | 269 | 312 | 176 | 168 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 7 | W 7 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | W 7 | W 8 | W 9 | W 10 | W 9 | W 8 | W 7 | W 7 | W 6 | W 6 | S 17 | W 6 | S 15 | S 16 | W 6 | SW 13 | SW 19 |
| kJ | 74 | 77 | 454 | 559 | 70 | 120 | 175 | 122 | 81 | 57 | 39 | 25 | 21 | 11 | 153 | 5 | 109 | 46 | 2 | 88 | 133 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 7 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | S 20 | — | — | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 11 | WNW 10 | S 9 | S 20 | S 9 | W 6 | S 18 | W 5 | W 6 | SW 21 | SW 19 | W 4 |
| kJ | 2 | 191 | 188 | 119 | — | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 18 | 2 | 30 | 6 | 12 | 25 | 5 | 6 | 18 | 59 | 6 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 5 | — | — | — | W 5 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | — | — | — | 4 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 99 | 192 | 34 | 72 | 99 | 39 | 72 | 72 | 0 | 72 | 72 | 18 | 72 | 74 | 3 | 74 | 99 | 0 | 74 | 99 | 9 |
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The above surf forecast table for Dana Point provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Dana Point can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Dana Point 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 (Dana Point) 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).
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