Surf Forecasts:
Dana Point surf forecast from 10 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 11 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 15s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 10 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 15s period, SSW swell with 417 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 11 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 15s 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 Saturday (Jul 11) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 10s. 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 1.0m 15s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 10) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 16) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Sat 11th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Sat 11th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Fri 10th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Dana Point over the next 16 days.
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's be straight with you – this Dana Point outlook is a tough one. The truth is, the next couple of weeks are looking pretty grim for a proper surf. There are no standout days where everything clicks, and for the most part, we're looking at marginal conditions at best.
The pattern starts off weak. Friday the 10th through to the following Thursday the 17th, it's pretty much a write-off. We've got small, weak swell (combined energy hovering around 250 to 459 ), mostly poor surf conditions with a cross-onshore or cross-shore breeze messing things up.
We do see a bit of a pulse around Sunday the 21st, but it's a one-morning wonder. On Tuesday morning the 21st, conditions look promising at Dana Point. The wind goes completely glassy, which is a massive win for clean conditions. We're looking at a 3ft SSW groundswell with a long 16-second period and combined energy of 472. This long-period swell will hold its shape best at a structured break like a reef or point, and with glassy conditions, it could offer a few decent runners if you're patient. Keep in mind that this spot gets crowded sometimes, so be prepared to share the lineup. The water temp is about 67°F, which is pretty normal for this time of year.
Don't get your hopes up for the rest of that week. That glassy window is gone by the afternoon, with light cross-onshore wind spoiling the party. From Tuesday the 22nd through Thursday the 23rd, it's back to poor conditions with a building cross-shore breeze.
The end of the forecast window gets interesting, but it's a long way off. The 24th and 25th show a significant increase in swell. On Saturday the 25th, we are looking at a chest-to-head-high 6ft S swell with a moderate 14-second period and combined energy rocketing up to 1352, which is strong energy. But here's the kicker – the wind is a moderate cross-onshore at 12 mph. The setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing. The wave shape and wind will make for choppy, difficult conditions for traditional surfing.
Honestly, for the next 16 days, your best bet is that glassy Tuesday morning the 21st. It's not a classic, but it's the cleanest you'll get. After that, you're waiting until the 25th, but the wind might ruin that one, too. A bit of a drought, but that's the way it's looking right now.
- Rusty
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 21°C on Sun afternoon, min 18°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Tue morning, min 20°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | S 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 12 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | W 8 | W 8 | SW 19 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 362 | 411 | 405 | 417 | 331 | 281 | 366 | 289 | 269 | 312 | 176 | 217 | 157 | 111 | 194 | 108 | 95 | 161 | 130 | 87 | 126 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | on | cross-off | on | on | glassy | on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross |
High Tide | 6:13PM2.28m | 8:31AM1.43m | 7:08PM2.42m | 9:20AM1.52m | 8:01PM2.53m | 10:04AM1.59m | 8:52PM2.58m | 10:46AM1.65m | 9:42PM2.56m | 11:28AM1.71m | 10:30PM2.45m | 12:09PM1.76m | 11:18PM2.26m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 3:26PM0.99m | 4:56AM-0.12m | 4:19PM0.95m | 5:38AM-0.01m | 5:15PM0.94m | ||||||||
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 | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — |
 | — | 8:02 | — | — | 8:01 | — | — | 8:01 | — | — | 8:01 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 8:00 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 20 |
Feels °C | 18 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | S 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 12 | S 12 | SSW 13 | W 8 | W 8 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 |
| kJ | 362 | 411 | 405 | 417 | 331 | 281 | 366 | 289 | 269 | 312 | 176 | 217 | 157 | 76 | 96 | 76 | 60 | 123 | 130 | 78 | 54 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 7 | W 7 | W 10 | W 9 | W 8 | S 17 | W 6 | S 15 | S 16 | W 9 | SW 14 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SSW 13 | S 12 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 19 |
| kJ | 39 | 39 | 29 | 25 | 23 | 153 | 6 | 109 | 46 | 6 | 89 | 133 | 57 | 111 | 194 | 67 | 76 | 161 | 88 | 87 | 126 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | S 21 | S 9 | S 20 | S 20 | W 7 | S 18 | W 6 | W 5 | SW 21 | SW 19 | S 12 | W 9 | SW 14 | W 8 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 15 |
| kJ | 9 | 9 | 2 | 30 | 30 | 8 | 25 | 2 | 2 | 18 | 59 | 25 | 7 | 47 | 22 | 108 | 95 | 49 | 48 | 27 | 77 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 15 | W 5 | — | — | — | SSE 2 | SSE 3 | SSE 3 | SSE 3 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 40 | 5 | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 72 | 74 | 9 | 72 | 72 | 39 | 62 | 99 | 0 | 60 | 99 | 0 | 99 | 99 | 72 | 72 | 78 | 18 | 72 | 72 | 43 |
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