TCs Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.72° N 118.32° W

Issued: 4 am 20 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's TCs sea temperature is
18.2° C

1.4°C warmer than normal for this time of year

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


TCs surf forecast from 20 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 23 Jun, 2AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 16s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 24 Jun, 11AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 17s period, SSW swell with 556 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 23 Jun, 2AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 16s period with SSW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for TCs this week:

The surf forecast for TCs over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 23) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at TCs in the next 16 days are 1.0m 17s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jun 24) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Tue 23rd Jun)2ft (0.6m) 16s
Best Surf 2AM (Tue 23rd Jun)2ft (0.6m) 16s
Most Powerful11AM (Wed 24th Jun)3.5ft (1.0m) 17s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon afternoon, min 16°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Wed morning, min 17°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
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
1
0
0
1
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
16
0.9
SW
15
0.7
SW
14
0.7
SW
14
0.7
SW
14
0.6
SSW
13
0.5
SW
16
0.6
SSW
16
0.7
SSW
15
0.6
SSW
19
0.6
SSW
18
1
SSW
17
0.7
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
15
0.7
SSW
14
0.7
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
18
0.7
SSW
18
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
425
436
326
208
211
208
118
129
173
199
274
246
556
237
397
377
252
183
183
348
270
Wind (km/h)
15
WSW
25
W
10
W
15
SSW
15
WSW
10
WSW
10
SSW
15
WSW
5
S
10
SW
15
WSW
10
W
10
WSW
20
W
10
WSW
10
SW
20
W
10
SSW
15
SSE
10
WSW
10
SE
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
glassy
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
High Tide
3:32PM1.38m
2:41AM1.26m
4:23PM1.46m
4:09AM1.06m
5:09PM1.54m
5:48AM0.95m
5:51PM1.61m
7:18AM0.94m
6:30PM1.66m
8:28AM0.97m
7:06PM1.71m
9:20AM1.01m
7:40PM1.75m
Low Tide
8:34AM-0.02m
9:16PM0.67m
9:21AM0.17m
10:48PM0.55m
10:09AM0.36m
00:08AM0.38m
10:56AM0.53m
1:10AM0.21m
11:43AM0.66m
1:58AM0.07m
12:29PM0.74m
2:38AM-0.04m
1:11PM0.79m
3:13AM-0.12m
part cloud
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>
5:43
5:43
5:43
5:43
5:43
5:43
5:43
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:06
8:06
8:07
8:07
8:07
8:07
8:07
 mm
Temp °C
17
18
17
17
18
18
17
19
18
18
19
19
20
20
19
19
19
18
18
19
19
Feels °C
16
14
14
15
16
17
16
18
18
18
18
19
20
18
17
19
17
16
17
18
19
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
16
0.9
SW
15
0.7
SW
14
0.7
SW
14
0.7
SW
14
0.6
SSW
13
0.5
SW
13
0.6
SSW
16
0.7
SSW
15
0.6
SSW
19
0.6
SSW
18
1
SSW
17
0.7
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
15
0.7
SSW
14
0.7
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
18
1.1
W
7
Energy kJ
425
436
326
208
211
208
118
85
173
199
274
246
556
237
397
377
252
183
183
348
120
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SSE
16
0.2
SSE
16
0.4
SW
20
0.4
WSW
4
0.4
SW
18
0.6
W
5
0.5
W
5
0.5
SW
16
0.5
SW
13
0.4
SSW
20
0.6
SSW
15
0.6
SSW
14
0.2
S
12
0.4
SSW
13
0.1
S
11
0.4
W
5
0.1
S
11
0.4
SW
19
0.6
W
6
0.5
W
6
0.7
SSW
18
Energy kJ
51
25
97
6
84
18
12
129
84
149
142
138
11
67
2
7
2
96
25
18
270
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
S
12
0.2
S
11
0.3
SSE
15
0.3
SSE
15
0.3
SSE
14
0.5
SW
18
0.4
SW
18
0.3
SSE
13
0.4
WSW
4
0.3
W
4
0.2
SSE
12
0.2
SSE
12
0.1
S
11
0.1
S
11
0.1
W
11
0.4
WSW
4
0.4
SW
19
0.1
S
10
0.1
S
10
Energy kJ
11
9
43
42
40
154
79
33
6
3
14
14
2
2
2
5
94
2
2
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
W
4
0.6
W
4
0.5
W
4
0.4
WSW
4
0.4
WSW
5
0.5
W
3
0.4
W
4
0.3
W
4
0.6
W
4
0.5
W
4
0.5
W
5
0.5
W
4
Energy kJ
9
11
9
6
8
4
5
3
9
10
11
9
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
1
2
2
1
1
1
2
2
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
Distance (km)
154
154
28
12
74
28
12
129
0
154
74
42
154
129
23
12
74
12
11
74
11
Best forecast wave conditions in Los Angeles County
Rating
(10 max)
3
1
3
1
2
3
3
2
2
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
3
3
2
4
2
1
3
3
2
3
3
2
3
3
2
4
2
2
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
9
5
7
5
7
5
5
5
6
7
6
5
5
7
5
5
6
9
4
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Information about the TCs Surf forecast

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