Surf Forecasts:
Dana Point surf forecast from 6 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 8 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 18s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 8 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 18s period, SSW swell with 443 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 7 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 18s 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 Friday (Aug 07) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 13s. 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 0.9m 18s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 08) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Fri 7th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 18s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Sat 8th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Sat 8th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Dana Point over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, folks. Rusty here. Let’s break down what’s going on at Dana Point for the next couple of weeks.
First off, we’re looking at a slow start. The first week or so is pretty much a write-off, with the forecast calling for flat, poor conditions. You’re gonna want to sit this one out unless you’re just keen for a paddle.
The first real sign of life comes around Thursday, August 14th. We’ve got a solid SSW groundswell pushing through at about 3ft, with a long 18-second period. The combined energy is up there (788), so there’s some real grunt in the water. The wind is light and onshore, so it’ll be a little bumpy, but it’s rideable. The water is a very warm 76°F, which is *way* warmer than normal for this time of year (9°F anomaly), so you won’t need a wetsuit at all.
The standout of the whole 16-day window is Saturday, August 15th morning. The swell holds at 3-4ft from the SSW, still with a long 16-second period, and the combined energy is strong (632). The wind is light and offshore from the west, which is perfect for Dana Point (beach and reef). For a beginner-friendly spot, 3-4ft with offshore wind is a dream. The crowds are listed as "sometimes," so you’ll have some company, but it won’t be a total zoo. Snag that morning session.
That Saturday afternoon, the wind swings to the WNW and picks up to 15 mph, turning it choppy and cross-onshore, so the morning is your only chance.
After that, the swell fades back down to 2-3ft through the following week, with the winds turning more cross and cross-onshore. There’s one more marginal call on Friday, August 21st morning – a small 2ft S swell with a 16-second period, and the wind is nearly calm at 5 mph from the SW. It could be a glassy little session, but it’s a long shot.
So, the short story is: wait for that Saturday morning, August 15th. That’s the one.
Rusty, signing off.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sat morning, min 20°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sun afternoon, min 22°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 18 | SSW 19 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SSW 13 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SSW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 88 | 85 | 126 | 292 | 207 | 348 | 340 | 295 | 362 | 309 | 305 | 297 | 207 | 186 | 184 | 93 | 252 | 316 | 193 | 264 | 261 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | cross | on | on | glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 3:39PM2.01m | 6:49AM1.26m | 4:54PM2.11m | 7:53AM1.38m | 6:03PM2.24m | 8:33AM1.49m | 7:04PM2.37m | 9:08AM1.60m | 7:57PM2.46m | 9:42AM1.70m | 8:46PM2.49m | 10:15AM1.79m | 9:33PM2.43m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:05AM1.09m | 11:48PM0.55m | 9:35AM1.20m | 00:54AM0.34m | 11:22AM1.23m | 1:46AM0.15m | 12:41PM1.16m | 2:31AM0.01m | 1:42PM1.05m | 3:12AM-0.06m | 2:35PM0.93m | 3:51AM-0.05m | 3:24PM0.82m | 4:26AM0.03m | |||||||
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 | 6:05 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — |
 | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:44 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:42 | — | — | 7:40 | — | — | 7:39 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 21 |
Feels °C | 24 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 25 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 19 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SSW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 |
| kJ | 88 | 85 | 84 | 292 | 207 | 348 | 340 | 295 | 362 | 309 | 305 | 297 | 207 | 139 | 137 | 93 | 252 | 316 | 193 | 264 | 261 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 4 | SSW 20 | SSW 18 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 12 | W 4 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 20 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SW 15 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 |
| kJ | 3 | 81 | 126 | 114 | 111 | 53 | 69 | 69 | 57 | 3 | 30 | 42 | 104 | 186 | 184 | 75 | 49 | 47 | 46 | 50 | 46 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | S 12 | W 4 | W 4 | S 9 | SW 9 | S 9 | S 9 | W 4 | S 9 | SW 21 | SSW 11 | W 4 | SW 16 | W 12 | SSW 19 | SW 15 | SW 13 | S 13 | SW 13 | W 9 |
| kJ | 25 | 24 | 5 | 3 | 6 | 21 | 15 | 14 | 9 | 6 | 72 | 24 | 1 | 39 | 25 | 71 | 75 | 28 | 28 | 62 | 14 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 5 | — | — | W 4 | — | W 4 | W 4 | — | — | W 4 | — | WSW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | 7 | — | — | 4 | — | 3 | 6 | — | — | 4 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 72 | 99 | 9 | 99 | 99 | 0 | 99 | 99 | 0 | 74 | 99 | 0 | 72 | 74 | 0 | 74 | 74 | 0 | 74 | 99 | 10 |
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