Exiles surfForecast / CAL – LA County / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 pm Friday 01 May 2026 PDT
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Exiles surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Exiles sea temperature is
16.4° C
(Which is 1.4°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Exiles this week:

The surf forecast for Exiles over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 06) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Exiles in the next 16 days are 1.3m 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 09) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 2s period and expected on Saturday (May 09) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Wed 6th May)1.5ft (0.5m) 15s
Best Surf 2AM (Sat 9th May)4.5ft (1.3m) 8s
Most Powerful 2AM (Sat 9th May)4.5ft (1.3m) 8s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Sat morning, min 14°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu afternoon, min 14°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
2
Sunday
3
Monday
4
Tuesday
5
Wednesday
6
Thursday
7
Fri
8
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SW
13
0.2
WSW
13
0.6
W
3
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
SSW
16
1.1
W
6
0.5
SW
15
0.5
SW
15
0.5
SW
16
0.5
SW
15
0.5
SW
14
0.5
SW
14
0.4
SW
14
1.2
W
7
0.9
W
7
0.8
W
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
28
17
7
51
25
55
42
95
65
100
84
104
116
121
107
99
100
51
128
73
109
Wind (km/h)
10
SSW
10
SW
20
W
5
SSW
15
S
15
WSW
20
W
15
WSW
25
SW
15
WNW
20
WSW
20
WSW
10
SSW
10
SSW
20
W
5
W
10
SW
20
W
10
SE
10
S
15
WSW
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
off
cross-off
cross
High Tide
9:31PM2.20m
11:04AM1.55m
9:58PM2.18m
11:50AM1.48m
10:27PM2.13m
12:44PM1.41m
10:58PM2.06m
1:54PM1.35m
11:32PM1.97m
3:55PM1.35m
00:11AM1.87m
1:04AM1.77m
6:07PM1.49m
Low Tide
4:38AM0.27m
3:44PM1.06m
5:16AM0.30m
4:08PM1.14m
5:57AM0.35m
4:30PM1.22m
6:44AM0.43m
4:48PM1.28m
7:37AM0.50m
4:47PM1.35m
8:38AM0.56m
9:38AM0.58m
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clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
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6:03
6:03
6:01
6:01
6:00
5:58
5:58
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7:37
7:37
7:38
7:38
7:39
7:40
7:42
Temp °C
15
16
16
16
16
16
15
16
16
16
15
16
16
15
17
16
18
19
19
19
19
13
15
13
16
14
13
12
12
11
13
11
11
12
13
14
13
17
17
16
18
18
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
W
5
0.4
W
5
0.1
SW
12
0.4
WSW
4
0.3
W
4
0.4
SW
15
0.3
SSW
15
0.4
SSW
16
0.4
SW
16
0.4
SSW
16
0.4
SSW
15
0.5
SW
15
0.8
W
6
0.5
SW
16
0.5
SW
15
0.6
W
5
0.6
W
6
0.4
SW
14
1.2
W
7
0.9
W
7
0.8
W
9
Energy kJ
16
8
6
5
3
55
42
95
65
100
84
104
39
121
107
17
23
51
128
73
109
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SW
13
0.2
WSW
13
0.1
S
11
0.3
SSW
16
0.1
SW
13
0.1
SW
18
0.2
SSW
18
0.1
W
16
0.3
SSW
13
0.2
WNW
14
0.3
SW
18
0.2
S
12
0.5
SW
15
0.4
W
5
0.1
S
11
0.5
SW
14
0.5
SW
14
0.2
W
13
0.4
SW
13
0.3
SW
13
0.3
SW
18
Energy kJ
28
17
2
51
6
13
31
5
35
20
49
11
116
8
2
99
100
14
45
27
48
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
12
0.1
S
18
0.1
S
18
0.1
SW
13
0.2
SSW
16
0.1
S
10
0.2
S
13
0.1
S
10
0.2
WNW
15
0.2
S
12
0.2
S
12
0.1
NW
13
0.2
S
11
0.1
S
11
0.1
W
12
0.2
WSW
19
0.1
SW
19
0.1
S
10
0.1
SW
18
0.1
SW
16
0.3
SW
13
Energy kJ
3
6
6
6
25
2
14
2
21
11
11
7
10
2
3
37
15
2
13
10
27
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
W
3
0.3
WSW
5
0.6
W
4
0.6
W
4
0.5
WSW
4
0.3
WSW
3
1.1
W
6
1.2
W
6
0.4
WSW
5
0.8
W
5
0.7
W
6
Energy kJ
7
4
11
12
7
2
72
85
8
34
30
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
Distance (km)
30
480
67
1
166
117
30
166
166
30
67
477
0
1
117
2
166
117
0
1
63
Best forecast wave conditions in Los Angeles County
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
2
1
2
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
1
3
2
1
2
4
3
3
2
3
2
3
1
3
3
2
3
3
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
4
4
4
4
5
4
5
5
5
4
5
6
6
5
4
7
6
7
6
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Information about the Exiles Surf forecast

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