Seal Beach Pier Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.72° N 118.08° W

Issued: 10 pm 20 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Seal Beach Pier sea temperature is
17.4° C

Normal for this time of year

Seal Beach Pier surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Seal Beach Pier surf forecast from 21 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 25 Jun, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 16s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 24 Jun, 11AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 17s period, SSW swell with 827 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 25 Jun, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 16s period with SSW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Seal Beach Pier this week:

The surf forecast for Seal Beach Pier over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jun 25) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 4s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Seal Beach Pier in the next 16 days are 1.2m 17s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jun 24) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Thu 25th Jun)3.5ft (1.1m) 16s
Best Surf 8AM (Thu 25th Jun)3.5ft (1.1m) 16s
Most Powerful11AM (Wed 24th Jun)4ft (1.2m) 17s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Seal Beach Pier over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Tue afternoon, min 16°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Wed afternoon, min 17°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Sat
27
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
0
1
0
0
1
1
0
1
1
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
Swell
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
14
0.9
SW
14
0.8
SSW
14
0.7
SW
13
0.6
SSW
16
0.7
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
15
0.7
SSW
19
0.8
SSW
18
1.2
SSW
17
0.9
SSW
16
1
SSW
16
1
SSW
16
1
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
18
0.9
SSW
18
0.7
SSW
17
0.7
SSW
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
403
362
301
261
180
175
229
298
360
356
827
385
481
457
422
297
233
480
480
261
237
Wind (km/h)
10
WSW
15
SW
15
SW
5
SW
15
SW
15
SW
5
SW
10
SW
15
SW
10
W
10
SW
15
WSW
10
SW
10
SW
20
WSW
5
SSW
10
SSW
15
SW
10
SSE
10
S
15
SW
Wind State
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
cross-on
on
on
on
on
cross-on
on
on
on
cross
cross-on
on
High Tide
2:44AM1.64m
4:22PM1.88m
4:12AM1.45m
5:06PM1.95m
5:48AM1.37m
5:47PM2.01m
7:12AM1.36m
6:24PM2.06m
8:17AM1.40m
7:00PM2.10m
9:05AM1.45m
7:35PM2.15m
9:45AM1.48m
Low Tide
9:21PM1.09m
9:21AM0.61m
10:52PM0.97m
10:08AM0.79m
00:07AM0.80m
10:55AM0.94m
1:05AM0.64m
11:43AM1.06m
1:50AM0.50m
12:29PM1.13m
2:28AM0.38m
1:12PM1.17m
3:04AM0.30m
1:52PM1.18m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
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>
5:41
5:41
5:41
5:41
5:43
5:43
5:43
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:05
8:05
8:06
8:06
8:06
8:06
8:06
8:06
 mm
Temp °C
17
18
19
18
18
19
18
19
21
20
20
21
19
20
21
19
20
21
20
21
21
Feels °C
15
16
18
17
17
17
18
19
19
20
19
19
18
19
19
17
19
19
20
21
20
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
14
0.9
SW
14
0.8
SSW
14
0.7
SW
13
0.6
SSW
16
0.7
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
15
0.7
SSW
19
0.8
SSW
18
1.2
SSW
17
0.9
SSW
16
1
SSW
16
1
SSW
16
1
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
18
0.9
SSW
18
0.7
SSW
17
0.7
SSW
16
Energy kJ
403
362
301
261
180
175
229
287
360
356
827
385
481
457
422
297
233
480
480
261
237
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
W
4
0.4
SSE
15
0.5
SW
18
0.6
SSW
18
0.4
SSW
18
0.6
SSW
13
0.6
SSW
13
0.6
SSW
20
0.7
SSW
15
0.7
SSW
14
0.3
W
4
0.5
SSW
13
0.4
W
4
0.3
W
4
0.2
S
11
0.4
SSW
19
0.4
SSW
19
0.1
S
10
0.3
W
6
0.6
W
6
0.5
W
6
Energy kJ
9
71
159
209
121
116
114
298
188
183
3
96
6
3
9
148
145
2
6
27
19
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
S
15
0.3
W
4
0.4
SSE
14
0.4
W
5
0.4
W
5
0.3
SSE
13
0.4
SSW
20
0.3
W
5
0.3
SSE
12
0.4
W
4
0.2
SSE
11
0.2
SSE
11
0.2
SSE
11
0.2
S
11
0.1
W
11
0.4
W
4
0.3
W
4
0.1
W
11
0.1
S
10
0.4
SSW
12
0.4
SSW
12
Energy kJ
110
3
63
7
8
33
132
4
28
6
13
12
12
9
2
5
3
2
2
50
50
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
W
4
0.4
W
5
0.4
W
5
0.5
W
4
0.4
W
4
0.5
W
4
0.4
W
4
0.2
W
4
Energy kJ
3
7
7
9
6
9
6
1
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
1
2
2
1
2
2
3
3
2
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
Distance (km)
33
31
70
31
31
93
17
142
142
19
142
70
24
142
104
17
31
93
30
30
142
Best forecast wave conditions in Orange County
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
2
2
2
2
3
2
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
2
3
2
2
2
3
3
3
3
2
3
3
2
3
2
2
4
4
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
4
7
5
6
6
5
5
6
7
8
6
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
9
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Information about the Seal Beach Pier Surf forecast

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

Seal Beach Pier 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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