Dolphin Street surfForecast / CAL – Orange County / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 pm Saturday 02 May 2026 PDT
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Dolphin Street surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Dolphin Street sea temperature is
16.6° C
(Which is 1.3°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Dolphin Street this week:

The surf forecast for Dolphin Street over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 07) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 4s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Dolphin Street in the next 16 days are 0.8m 19s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 09) at 11PM. 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 Saturday (May 09) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Thu 7th May)1.5ft (0.5m) 14s
Best Surf 5AM (Thu 7th May)1.5ft (0.5m) 14s
Most Powerful11PM (Sat 9th May)2.5ft (0.8m) 19s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Dolphin Street over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Mon night. Very mild (max 16°C on Sat afternoon, min 15°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Thu afternoon, min 14°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Sat
2
Sunday
3
Monday
4
Tuesday
5
Wednesday
6
Thursday
7
Friday
8
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
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSW
18
0.3
SSW
16
0.2
SSW
16
0.4
SW
15
0.3
SSW
15
0.4
SSW
16
0.4
SW
16
0.4
SW
16
0.4
SSW
15
0.5
SW
15
0.6
SSW
15
0.6
SSW
16
0.5
SW
15
0.5
SW
14
0.5
SW
14
0.4
SW
14
0.9
W
6
0.9
W
7
0.4
SW
18
1.3
W
8
0.4
SSW
20
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
30
51
25
55
42
95
67
67
84
104
158
164
106
100
100
51
61
74
78
224
132
Wind (km/h)
15
WSW
5
S
15
SW
20
SW
15
W
15
WSW
20
SW
10
W
20
WSW
25
WSW
10
SW
10
SW
20
WSW
5
WSW
10
SW
20
W
10
SSE
10
S
15
SW
15
SSE
15
SSE
on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross
cross-on
High Tide
9:55PM2.20m
11:44AM1.50m
10:24PM2.15m
12:36PM1.42m
10:55PM2.08m
1:45PM1.37m
11:29PM1.99m
3:35PM1.36m
00:08AM1.89m
1:01AM1.79m
6:00PM1.50m
2:17AM1.69m
Low Tide
3:41PM1.06m
5:11AM0.30m
4:06PM1.14m
5:52AM0.36m
4:28PM1.21m
6:38AM0.43m
4:47PM1.28m
7:32AM0.51m
4:55PM1.35m
8:33AM0.56m
9:34AM0.59m
8:48PM1.46m
10:27AM0.60m
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clear
part cloud
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part cloud
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clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
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6:01
6:01
6:00
5:58
5:58
5:56
5:56
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7:36
7:36
7:37
7:37
7:38
7:39
7:39
7:40
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Temp °C
16
16
16
16
16
16
16
16
16
16
16
16
18
17
19
21
19
20
21
19
19
14
15
14
14
13
12
12
13
11
10
13
15
14
15
18
18
17
19
20
18
17
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
S
11
0.4
W
4
0.3
S
10
0.4
SW
15
0.3
SSW
15
0.4
SSW
16
0.4
SW
16
0.4
SW
3
0.4
SSW
15
0.5
SW
15
0.8
W
6
0.6
SSW
16
0.5
SW
15
0.5
SW
14
0.6
W
6
0.4
SW
14
0.9
W
6
0.9
W
7
0.6
W
7
1.3
W
8
1
W
8
Energy kJ
21
5
18
55
42
95
66
4
84
104
43
164
106
100
23
51
61
74
36
224
114
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSW
18
0.3
SSW
16
0.3
W
4
0.3
S
10
0.2
S
10
0.2
S
10
0.3
SSW
13
0.4
SW
16
0.3
SSE
12
0.3
SSE
12
0.6
SSW
15
0.5
W
5
0.3
SSE
11
0.2
SSE
11
0.5
SW
14
0.2
WNW
13
0.4
SW
13
0.3
SW
13
0.4
WNW
9
0.4
SW
18
0.4
SSW
20
Energy kJ
30
51
3
17
8
8
35
67
28
27
158
14
23
11
100
17
45
27
28
84
132
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
WNW
12
0.3
S
11
0.2
SSW
16
0.2
WNW
11
0.2
SSW
18
0.2
S
13
0.3
SSE
13
0.4
SW
13
0.3
SW
18
0.2
WNW
13
0.2
S
11
0.3
SSE
11
0.2
WNW
12
0.2
WSW
19
0.2
SSE
10
0.2
S
10
0.2
WNW
12
0.2
SSW
16
0.4
SW
18
0.2
SSW
13
0.4
SW
16
Energy kJ
14
20
25
11
31
14
32
46
49
17
10
23
14
37
11
8
15
26
78
16
61
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
W
5
0.2
W
5
0.5
W
4
0.4
W
4
0.4
W
15
0.6
WSW
4
1.1
W
5
1.1
W
5
0.5
W
5
0.5
W
4
0.7
W
6
0.4
SE
3
Energy kJ
11
2
7
5
67
10
67
70
13
8
33
2
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
Distance (km)
148
24
233
141
71
141
190
28
94
504
23
31
148
31
31
141
31
31
71
31
31
Best forecast wave conditions in Orange County
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
2
1
1
2
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
2
3
3
3
2
3
3
1
2
1
2
3
4
3
4
3
1
4
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
5
4
5
5
7
4
5
5
5
5
6
5
5
6
5
4
4
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Information about the Dolphin Street Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Dolphin Street provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Dolphin Street can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Dolphin Street 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 (Dolphin Street) 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 Dolphin Street 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.

Dolphin Street is 3 km (2 miles) from the city of Seal Beach. If you plan a vacation in Orange County, look for hotels and other accommodation in Seal Beach. Seal Beach has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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