Dana Point Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.46° N 117.71° W

Dana Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 pm 24 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Dana Point sea temperature is
21.6° C
2.4° 

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 25 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 26 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 19s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 30 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 14s period, S swell with 1,630 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 26 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 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 Sunday (Jul 26) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 19s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 12s. 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 2.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 30) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Sun 26th Jul)4ft (1.2m) 19s
Best Surf 2AM (Sun 26th Jul)4ft (1.2m) 19s
Most Powerful 8PM (Thu 30th Jul)6.5ft (2.0m) 14s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sat afternoon, min 20°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Tue morning, min 20°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Night
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PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
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PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
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Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
4
2
2
2
3
3
2
3
2
4
3
2
4
2
3
4
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SW
21
0.9
SSW
21
0.9
SW
21
1.2
SW
19
1.1
SW
19
1.1
SW
18
1.1
SW
18
1.3
SSW
18
1.2
SSW
19
1.2
SSW
17
1.3
SSW
17
1.2
SSW
17
1.2
SSW
16
1.1
SSW
16
1.2
SSW
16
1.2
SSW
16
1.4
S
16
1.9
S
15
2
S
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
664
799
634
1100
863
735
719
1056
923
780
921
735
761
620
679
679
942
1513
1519
Wind (km/h)
5
S
10
SSW
10
SSW
5
W
10
S
5
SW
10
SSE
10
SSW
10
SSW
10
SSE
15
S
15
S
15
SE
15
S
15
S
10
SE
10
SW
10
SW
5
SSE
Wind State
cross
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
High Tide
9:04AM1.44m
7:15PM2.08m
9:31AM1.49m
7:55PM2.16m
9:55AM1.52m
8:31PM2.22m
10:20AM1.56m
9:05PM2.25m
10:46AM1.59m
9:39PM2.24m
11:11AM1.63m
10:11PM2.18m
Low Tide
2:13AM0.40m
12:57PM1.23m
2:47AM0.31m
1:40PM1.19m
3:19AM0.24m
2:18PM1.13m
3:49AM0.20m
2:54PM1.08m
4:18AM0.19m
3:29PM1.03m
4:45AM0.21m
4:06PM1.00m
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:58
5:58
5:58
6:00
6:01
6:01
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
7:55
7:54
7:53
7:53
7:52
7:52
 mm
Temp °C
21
22
23
22
23
23
22
23
23
22
23
23
21
22
22
20
22
22
21
Feels °C
23
23
24
24
24
24
24
24
24
24
23
23
21
22
22
21
23
23
23
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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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