Exiles surfForecast / CAL – LA County / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 am Friday 22 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
17.8° C
(Which is 2.3°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 Tuesday (May 26) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 1.0m and 6s is also forecast. 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 0.8m 17s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 25) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 12s period and expected on Friday (May 22) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Tue 26th May)2.5ft (0.7m) 16s
Best Surf 5AM (Tue 26th May)2.5ft (0.7m) 16s
Most Powerful 5PM (Mon 25th May)2.5ft (0.8m) 17s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat afternoon, min 14°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue afternoon, min 14°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
22
Saturday
23
Sunday
24
Monday
25
Tuesday
26
Wednesday
27
Thursday
28
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
2
0
2
1
0
1
1
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SW
18
0.4
SW
18
0.5
SW
15
0.6
SSW
16
0.6
SSW
16
0.5
SW
16
0.5
SW
15
0.4
SW
19
0.4
SSW
18
0.7
SSW
17
0.8
SSW
17
0.8
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
15
0.8
SSW
15
1.6
W
7
0.7
SSW
14
1.1
W
8
0.5
SSW
14
0.5
SSW
14
0.5
SSW
14
0.4
SSW
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
246
79
113
166
169
122
107
102
103
255
333
284
256
259
262
178
146
113
105
104
70
Wind (km/h)
10
SW
15
WSW
5
SW
10
SW
20
W
10
W
15
WSW
25
W
10
W
15
WSW
25
W
5
SW
10
SSE
20
WSW
5
SSW
10
S
15
WSW
15
SSE
15
S
15
SW
5
SW
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross-on
glassy
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross
glassy
High Tide
4:44PM1.69m
3:19AM1.76m
5:31PM1.80m
4:45AM1.63m
6:09PM1.91m
6:05AM1.55m
6:42PM2.01m
7:12AM1.52m
7:11PM2.08m
8:10AM1.51m
7:38PM2.14m
9:00AM1.51m
8:05PM2.18m
Low Tide
9:30AM0.33m
9:53PM1.23m
10:27AM0.46m
11:24PM1.07m
11:17AM0.58m
00:32AM0.88m
12:01PM0.71m
1:23AM0.69m
12:39PM0.82m
2:06AM0.52m
1:13PM0.93m
2:43AM0.40m
1:45PM1.01m
3:18AM0.30m
cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:48
5:47
5:47
5:46
5:46
5:45
5:45
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
7:52
7:52
7:52
7:53
7:54
7:54
7:55
Temp °C
16
16
15
16
17
16
16
16
15
16
16
15
15
17
16
15
16
16
16
16
16
15
13
13
15
15
14
14
13
12
14
12
12
13
13
12
13
14
13
14
13
15
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SW
18
0.4
SW
14
0.5
SW
15
0.6
SSW
16
0.6
SSW
16
0.5
SW
16
0.5
SW
15
0.5
SW
14
0.5
SW
14
0.7
SSW
17
0.8
SSW
17
0.7
W
5
0.8
SSW
15
0.8
SSW
15
1.3
W
7
0.9
W
7
0.8
W
7
0.6
W
6
0.7
W
6
0.6
W
7
0.5
W
6
Energy kJ
246
72
113
166
169
122
107
102
102
255
333
26
256
259
162
85
60
29
39
33
20
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
W
5
0.4
SW
18
0.4
WSW
4
0.3
W
4
0.2
S
12
0.2
S
11
0.2
SSW
19
0.4
SW
19
0.4
SSW
18
0.2
S
10
0.2
S
10
0.8
SSW
16
0.7
W
6
0.1
S
9
0.7
SSW
14
0.7
SSW
14
0.5
SSW
14
0.5
SSW
14
0.5
SSW
14
0.5
SSW
14
0.4
SSW
13
Energy kJ
8
79
5
3
11
9
37
90
103
7
7
284
32
2
186
178
115
113
105
104
70
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
S
13
0.3
S
13
0.3
S
12
0.2
S
12
0.1
SW
21
0.2
SSW
19
0.2
S
11
0.2
S
11
0.2
S
10
0.1
W
15
0.1
W
15
0.1
S
10
0.1
S
9
0.1
W
12
0.1
S
9
0.1
S
9
0.1
S
9
0.3
WNW
11
0.3
WNW
10
0.1
W
11
0.2
WNW
18
Energy kJ
30
29
25
11
18
36
9
9
8
4
4
2
2
3
2
2
2
25
21
2
31
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
WSW
5
0.5
W
3
0.4
W
3
0.3
W
3
0.6
W
3
0.5
W
4
0.3
W
4
0.6
W
4
0.9
WNW
5
0.6
W
6
1.6
W
7
1.1
W
8
Energy kJ
7
4
4
2
8
7
2
9
45
22
262
146
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
3
2
1
2
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
166
117
3
48
117
19
73
117
21
149
166
12
0
1469
0
0
1469
0
0
73
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Los Angeles County
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
3
1
3
2
2
3
3
4
3
2
2
3
3
2
5
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
8
5
5
5
5
5
5
4
5
5
5
6
6
6
5
7
9
9
7
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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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