Dana Point Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.46° N 117.71° W

Issued: 4 pm 15 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Dana Point sea temperature is
20.9° C

3.7°C warmer than normal for this time of year

Dana Point surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Dana Point surf forecast from 16 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 16 Jun, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 19s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 16 Jun, 5PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 19s period, SW swell with 1,210 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 16 Jun, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 19s period with SW 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 Tuesday (Jun 16) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 19s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 14s. 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 1.3m 19s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 16) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Tue 16th Jun)3.5ft (1.1m) 19s
Best Surf11PM (Tue 16th Jun)3.5ft (1.1m) 19s
Most Powerful 5PM (Tue 16th Jun)4.5ft (1.3m) 19s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Dana Point over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Tue afternoon, min 17°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu afternoon, min 15°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Mon
15
Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
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
2
2
1
3
2
2
3
1
0
3
1
0
2
1
0
3
0
1
3
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SW
21
0.8
SW
21
0.9
SW
19
1.3
SW
19
1
SW
19
1.2
SW
18
1.2
SW
18
1.1
SW
17
1.1
SW
16
1.1
SW
16
1.1
SW
16
0.8
SSW
17
0.8
SSW
18
1.1
SW
14
1.2
SW
16
1.2
SW
16
1.1
SW
15
0.9
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
14
0.7
SSW
18
0.7
SW
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
538
543
627
1210
708
881
881
728
574
560
620
386
390
482
720
729
503
362
362
276
180
Wind (km/h)
20
W
5
WNW
15
W
20
W
5
WNW
10
WSW
10
W
0
SSW
15
WSW
15
W
5
W
15
WSW
20
W
5
W
10
WSW
15
W
5
SSW
10
SW
10
WSW
0
SE
10
WSW
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
glassy
on
on
glassy
on
on
glassy
on
on
cross-on
on
on
glassy
cross-on
on
glassy
on
High Tide
9:48PM2.58m
11:55AM1.60m
10:39PM2.50m
12:49PM1.62m
11:31PM2.34m
1:43PM1.66m
00:26AM2.12m
2:37PM1.71m
1:28AM1.87m
3:29PM1.79m
2:40AM1.62m
4:18PM1.86m
4:08AM1.44m
Low Tide
3:26PM1.06m
5:15AM-0.14m
4:20PM1.08m
6:05AM-0.06m
5:20PM1.11m
6:54AM0.07m
6:27PM1.13m
7:43AM0.24m
7:47PM1.14m
8:31AM0.42m
9:17PM1.09m
9:18AM0.61m
10:48PM0.96m
10:05AM0.79m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
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part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:39
5:39
5:39
5:41
5:41
5:41
5:41
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:01
8:01
8:01
8:02
8:02
8:02
8:02
8:04
 mm
Temp °C
18
17
19
20
18
19
19
18
18
18
17
17
18
16
17
17
16
18
18
17
18
Feels °C
16
16
18
18
18
19
18
18
19
17
16
18
16
14
15
15
15
17
16
17
17
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SSW
14
0.8
SW
21
0.9
SW
19
1.3
SW
19
1
SW
19
1.2
SW
18
1.2
SW
18
1.1
SW
17
1.1
SW
16
1.1
SW
16
1.1
SW
16
0.8
SW
15
0.9
SW
14
1.1
SW
14
1.2
SW
16
1.2
SW
16
1.1
SW
15
0.9
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
0.7
SW
13
Energy kJ
341
543
627
1210
708
881
881
728
574
560
620
301
346
482
720
729
503
362
362
261
180
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SW
21
0.8
SSW
13
0.9
SSW
13
1
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
1
SSW
13
0.8
SSW
13
0.7
S
12
0.7
S
12
0.6
S
11
0.6
S
11
0.8
SSW
17
0.8
SSW
18
0.4
S
12
0.5
SW
12
0.4
SSE
16
0.5
SSE
15
0.5
W
5
0.6
SSW
18
0.7
SSW
18
0.5
W
5
Energy kJ
538
239
273
357
254
342
225
144
144
91
88
386
390
44
68
85
123
13
216
276
14
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
W
4
0.5
S
16
0.5
W
4
0.3
S
12
0.4
W
4
0.5
W
5
0.3
SSW
19
0.4
W
4
0.6
SSW
11
0.6
SSW
10
0.3
SSE
18
0.4
SSE
16
0.2
SSW
21
0.5
W
4
0.4
SSE
15
0.5
S
14
0.5
W
5
0.4
SSW
17
Energy kJ
9
131
9
25
6
11
74
6
95
71
60
86
45
10
71
96
12
119
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
WNW
3
0.5
W
4
0.4
WNW
4
0.5
W
4
0.5
W
5
0.4
W
4
0.5
SW
11
0.5
W
5
Energy kJ
4
9
6
9
11
4
58
13
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
3
3
3
2
2
3
3
2
3
2
2
3
3
2
3
1
2
3
1
Distance (km)
99
3
99
99
0
74
99
0
727
223
0
355
99
3
99
99
0
74
192
0
74
Best forecast wave conditions in Orange County
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
3
3
3
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
4
3
4
3
2
3
4
4
3
4
3
3
4
2
4
3
2
4
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
4
4
5
4
5
6
6
6
6
7
4
5
4
9
8
6
5
5
5
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Information about the Dana Point Surf forecast

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).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Dana Point 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.

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