Surfside Jetty surfForecast / CAL – Orange County / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 am Tuesday 05 May 2026 PDT
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Surfside Jetty surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Surfside Jetty sea temperature is
16.5° C
(Which is 1.1°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Surfside Jetty this week:

The surf forecast for Surfside Jetty over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (May 11) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Surfside Jetty in the next 16 days are 0.9m 18s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 10) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be 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 Tuesday (May 05) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Mon 11th May)2.5ft (0.7m) 16s
Best Surf 5AM (Mon 11th May)2.5ft (0.7m) 16s
Most Powerful 5PM (Sun 10th May)3ft (0.9m) 18s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu afternoon, min 15°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sun morning, min 16°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
5
Wednesday
6
Thursday
7
Friday
8
Saturday
9
Sunday
10
Monday
11
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
0
0
0
1
0
0
1
1
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
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
0.4
SW
13
0.4
SW
13
0.4
SW
18
0.4
SW
18
0.4
SSW
20
0.4
SSW
20
0.7
SSW
19
0.7
SSW
18
0.9
SSW
18
0.7
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
16
0.7
SSW
15
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
84
104
158
164
104
100
100
71
47
44
78
84
132
128
312
276
438
229
366
288
193
Wind (km/h)
20
WSW
25
WSW
10
SW
10
SSW
15
WSW
5
SW
10
SSW
15
SW
5
SSE
15
S
15
SW
10
SSE
15
S
15
SSW
10
SSE
10
SSW
15
SSW
5
SW
5
SW
15
WSW
10
WNW
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
on
cross-on
cross
High Tide
1:45PM1.37m
11:29PM1.99m
3:35PM1.36m
00:08AM1.89m
1:01AM1.79m
6:00PM1.50m
2:17AM1.69m
6:06PM1.59m
3:49AM1.63m
6:19PM1.70m
5:10AM1.61m
6:36PM1.85m
Low Tide
4:47PM1.28m
7:32AM0.51m
4:55PM1.35m
8:33AM0.56m
9:34AM0.59m
8:48PM1.46m
10:27AM0.60m
10:51PM1.36m
11:10AM0.60m
11:57PM1.17m
11:48AM0.62m
00:45AM0.93m
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
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6:00
5:58
5:58
5:56
5:56
5:54
5:54
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7:37
7:38
7:39
7:39
7:40
7:42
7:43
Temp °C
16
16
16
16
17
17
17
18
16
18
18
17
19
19
18
20
20
18
21
22
19
12
11
13
14
14
15
16
16
15
17
16
16
18
18
17
19
18
17
21
20
18
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSW
15
0.5
SW
15
0.8
W
6
0.6
SSW
16
0.5
SW
15
0.7
W
5
0.6
W
6
0.4
SW
14
0.8
W
6
0.7
W
6
0.6
W
6
0.9
W
7
0.8
W
9
0.7
W
10
0.7
SSW
19
0.7
SSW
18
0.9
SSW
18
0.7
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
16
0.7
SSW
15
Energy kJ
84
104
41
164
104
27
23
71
47
38
28
82
106
90
312
276
438
229
366
288
193
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SSE
12
0.3
SSE
12
0.6
SSW
15
0.5
W
5
0.3
SSE
11
0.5
SW
14
0.5
SW
14
0.2
WNW
11
0.4
SW
13
0.4
SW
13
0.4
SW
18
0.4
SW
18
0.4
SSW
20
0.5
SW
16
0.6
W
8
0.5
W
7
0.6
W
9
0.5
W
9
0.5
W
11
0.5
W
11
0.4
WNW
10
Energy kJ
28
27
158
14
23
100
100
12
45
44
78
84
132
125
51
22
60
36
59
56
32
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SW
18
0.2
WNW
13
0.2
S
11
0.3
SSE
11
0.2
WNW
12
0.2
SSE
11
0.2
SSE
10
0.2
S
11
0.2
WNW
12
0.2
WNW
12
0.3
SW
13
0.2
SSW
13
0.4
SW
15
0.4
SSW
20
0.3
S
14
0.3
WNW
10
0.3
S
13
0.3
S
13
0.3
S
12
0.3
S
12
0.3
S
12
Energy kJ
49
17
10
23
14
11
11
9
13
14
27
16
60
128
33
19
31
28
25
25
27
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
W
5
1
W
5
0.4
W
5
0.6
W
6
0.3
SE
2
Energy kJ
36
49
8
24
1
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
2
2
2
2
1
Distance (km)
104
504
31
31
141
32
31
71
31
31
141
31
31
94
31
31
171
23
32
46
19
Best forecast wave conditions in Orange County
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
3
2
2
3
4
1
4
3
2
4
2
2
4
3
3
3
3
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
7
5
6
5
6
8
7
6
5
6
4
4
5
5
5
6
9
7
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Information about the Surfside Jetty Surf forecast

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

Surfside Jetty is 4 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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