Surf Forecasts:
Surfside Jetty surf forecast from 9 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 14 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 15s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 15 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 17s period, SSW swell with 528 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 10 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 14s period with SSW swell.
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 (Aug 10) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 4s. 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 17s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 15) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Mon 10th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Fri 14th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Sat 15th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Surfside Jetty over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s chew the fat on what Surfside Jetty’s got cooking for the next couple weeks.
Honestly, it’s a tough watch. We’re looking at a full 16-day run, but the first week is pretty much dead. Day after day it’s all "poor surf conditions," so don’t bother rushing down. It’s one of those stretches where the ocean’s just taking a nap.
The first time anything even gets a "marginal" tag is Saturday, August 15th. We’re talking a tiny SSW swell around 3 ft, with a 16-second period. That long period gives it a bit of grunt, but the combined energy is still only moderate (413). With light offshore winds, it’d be clean as a whistle but barely a ripple. Not worth the drive.
The one day that’s got my attention is the morning of Monday, August 24th. That’s the standout. We’ve got a clean 2 ft SW swell, but the period is a very long 18 seconds – that’s proper groundswell. The combined energy is moderate (333). Winds are light and offshore from the SW, so it’ll be glassy. For Surfside Jetty, that long-period SW swell from the right direction (W) should set up some clean, lined-up waves. It won’t be big, but it’ll be quality. Remember, this is over a week out, so it’s promising but not a sure thing.
Before that, Wednesday morning, August 19th, is another marginal call – a 3 ft SSW swell, 15-second period, moderate energy (313), with light offshore wind. It’s a backup option if you’re really jonesing, but it’s not the one.
When you do get wet, the water temp on the 9th was a balmy 72°, which is a full 5° warmer than usual for this time of year – that’s very unusual, so you’ll be comfy in boardies or a spring suit.
Crowds at Surfside Jetty are "often" a problem, so if that Monday the 24th fires, expect a crowd. The break is inconsistent and only fairly exposed, so it needs the right conditions to work. This long flat spell is a bit more normal for a spot like this.
Bottom line: a whole lot of nothing, with one very promising morning on the 24th. Keep the board ready and your fingers crossed.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sun afternoon, min 20°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Wed morning, min 18°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SSW 18 | SW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 246 | 167 | 165 | 145 | 101 | 99 | 55 | 154 | 207 | 142 | 173 | 171 | 166 | 196 | 188 | 197 | 280 | 528 | 302 | 447 | 387 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | glassy | on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 8:36AM1.51m | 7:07PM2.39m | 9:11AM1.61m | 8:00PM2.48m | 9:45AM1.71m | 8:49PM2.51m | 10:19AM1.80m | 9:36PM2.45m | 10:52AM1.88m | 10:21PM2.31m | 11:25AM1.94m | 11:06PM2.11m | 11:58AM1.97m | 11:51PM1.86m | |||||||
Low Tide | 12:44PM1.17m | 2:34AM0.01m | 1:45PM1.06m | 3:15AM-0.06m | 2:38PM0.94m | 3:54AM-0.06m | 3:28PM0.84m | 4:30AM0.02m | 4:17PM0.76m | 5:04AM0.17m | 5:06PM0.73m | 5:35AM0.36m | 5:57PM0.73m | ||||||||
 | |  |  | | | | | | | |  | | | | | | | | | | |
 | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — |
 | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:44 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:42 | — | — | 7:40 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:38 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 24 | 21 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 21 |
Feels °C | 23 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 21 | 20 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 18 | SSW 18 | SW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 |
| kJ | 246 | 167 | 165 | 145 | 101 | 99 | 55 | 154 | 207 | 142 | 173 | 171 | 166 | 196 | 188 | 142 | 280 | 528 | 302 | 447 | 387 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 5 | SSW 11 | W 4 | SW 20 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | S 13 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 12 | S 11 | SW 14 | S 9 | SW 13 | S 11 | SW 13 |
| kJ | 8 | 25 | 3 | 63 | 97 | 96 | 51 | 49 | 28 | 28 | 77 | 40 | 60 | 60 | 67 | 57 | 169 | 25 | 88 | 21 | 44 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | SSW 21 | SSW 11 | W 4 | SW 16 | SSE 10 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SSE 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | W 12 | W 13 | SSW 21 | SW 20 | SSW 19 | S 10 | S 11 | S 10 | SW 10 | S 11 |
| kJ | 7 | 45 | 23 | 1 | 39 | 10 | 33 | 54 | 31 | 27 | 27 | 3 | 29 | 45 | 98 | 197 | 52 | 22 | 19 | 16 | 35 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 5 | — | — | SW 9 | — | — | W 6 | — | W 12 | W 9 | W 9 | — | W 13 | — | — | W 2 | WNW 3 | WNW 3 | W 4 | W 4 |
| kJ | — | 7 | — | — | 13 | — | — | 2 | — | 11 | 6 | 14 | — | 30 | — | — | 1 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 12 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 141 | 141 | 23 | 141 | 141 | 10 | 23 | 94 | 5 | 141 | 141 | 31 | 31 | 141 | 23 | 141 | 141 | 1 | 19 | 141 | 43 |
Best forecast wave conditions in Orange County | |||||||||||||||||||||
Best forecast wave conditions in United States | |||||||||||||||||||||
Header Global | |||||||||||||||||||||
- Map Icons:
Break
Live Wave Height (m)
Live Wind Speed (km/h)
Surf Rating (10 Max)
Ocean Swells (m)- Wind Speed (km/h)
Latest Updates
FREE! Surf-Forecast.com widget for your website
The surf report / weather widget below is available to embed on third party websites free of charge and provides a summary of our Surfside Jetty surf forecast. Simply grab the html code snippet that we provide and paste it into your own site. You can choose your preferred language and metric/imperial units for the surf forecast feed to suit users of your site. Click here to get the code.
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.
Nearest