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Surfside Jetty Surf Forecast
/ CAL – Orange County (51 breaks) / California (404 breaks) /
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Surfside Jetty surfForecast / CAL – Orange County / USA
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 pm Saturday 02 May 2026 PDTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
16.8° C
(Which is 1.4°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 Thursday (May 07) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 6s. 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 0.8m 19s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 09) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 2s period and expected on Saturday (May 09) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (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 Powerful | 11PM (Sat 9th May) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 19s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Surfside Jetty over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 16°C on Sun morning, min 15°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Fri afternoon, min 14°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 3 | Monday 4 | Tuesday 5 | Wednesday 6 | Thursday 7 | Friday 8 | Sat 9 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 15 | SW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | W 7 | W 7 | SW 18 | W 8 | W 9 | SSW 20 | |
51 | 25 | 55 | 42 | 95 | 71 | 67 | 84 | 104 | 158 | 164 | 106 | 100 | 100 | 51 | 88 | 77 | 78 | 177 | 142 | 129 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | 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 | 6:06PM1.59m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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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 | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — |
 | — | — | 7:36 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:38 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:40 |
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Temp °C | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 20 |
14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 18 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 4 | S 10 | SW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 15 | SW 15 | W 6 | SSW 16 | SW 15 | W 6 | W 6 | SW 14 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 8 | W 9 | W 9 |
 kJ | 6 | 18 | 55 | 42 | 95 | 66 | 67 | 84 | 104 | 41 | 164 | 106 | 38 | 36 | 51 | 88 | 77 | 70 | 177 | 142 | 102 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSW 15 | W 5 | SSE 11 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSE 10 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SSW 20 | SSW 16 |
| kJ | 51 | 25 | 17 | 8 | 8 | 35 | 46 | 28 | 27 | 158 | 14 | 23 | 100 | 100 | 10 | 45 | 27 | 78 | 84 | 132 | 100 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | SW 13 | WNW 11 | SSW 18 | S 13 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | SW 18 | WNW 13 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | WNW 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | WNW 13 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 16 | SSW 20 |
| kJ | 20 | 6 | 11 | 31 | 14 | 32 | 28 | 49 | 17 | 24 | 23 | 14 | 11 | 11 | 17 | 31 | 26 | 27 | 16 | 61 | 129 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 4 | W 4 | W 4 | W 4 | WSW 15 | WSW 4 | W 5 | W 5 | — | — | W 5 | — | — | W 6 | — | — | — | — | SE 3 | — |
| kJ | — | 3 | 3 | 12 | 5 | 71 | 11 | 82 | 67 | — | — | 12 | — | — | 36 | — | — | — | — | 2 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 34 | 232 | 141 | 71 | 141 | 148 | 28 | 148 | 504 | 30 | 31 | 141 | 24 | 31 | 141 | 1 | 31 | 71 | 31 | 31 | 94 |
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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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