13th Street surfForecast / CAL – Orange County / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 pm Wednesday 20 May 2026 PDT
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13th Street surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's 13th Street sea temperature is
17.8° C
(Which is 1.9°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for 13th Street this week:

The surf forecast for 13th Street over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (May 22) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 5s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at 13th Street in the next 16 days are 0.9m 17s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 25) 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 0.5m 14s period and expected on Thursday (May 21) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Fri 22nd May)1.5ft (0.5m) 18s
Best Surf 5AM (Fri 22nd May)1.5ft (0.5m) 18s
Most Powerful 5PM (Mon 25th May)3ft (0.9m) 17s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for 13th Street over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Wed night, min 15°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun afternoon, min 15°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
21
Friday
22
Saturday
23
Sunday
24
Monday
25
Tuesday
26
Wed
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)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SW
15
0.4
SW
15
0.5
SW
15
0.4
SW
18
0.6
SW
18
0.4
SW
18
0.5
SW
15
0.6
SSW
16
0.6
SSW
16
0.6
SSW
16
0.6
SSW
15
0.4
SSW
19
0.4
SSW
18
0.8
SSW
17
0.9
SSW
17
0.9
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
15
0.8
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
0.7
SSW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
57
77
107
108
246
79
116
166
169
166
148
139
121
329
459
357
322
322
251
229
178
Wind (km/h)
10
SSE
10
S
15
WSW
5
SSW
15
SSW
20
WSW
10
SW
10
SW
20
W
5
SW
15
WSW
20
WSW
10
WSW
15
SW
15
WSW
15
SSW
15
S
15
SW
10
SW
15
S
15
SW
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
on
High Tide
00:42AM2.17m
3:39PM1.60m
1:53AM1.96m
4:39PM1.70m
3:16AM1.78m
5:27PM1.82m
4:42AM1.64m
6:06PM1.93m
6:01AM1.57m
6:38PM2.02m
7:09AM1.54m
7:07PM2.10m
8:06AM1.53m
7:35PM2.15m
Low Tide
8:25AM0.22m
8:02PM1.30m
9:26AM0.34m
9:49PM1.24m
10:24AM0.46m
11:20PM1.08m
11:14AM0.59m
00:28AM0.88m
11:58AM0.71m
1:20AM0.69m
12:36PM0.82m
2:02AM0.53m
1:11PM0.93m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:47
5:47
5:46
5:46
5:45
5:45
5:43
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
7:50
7:51
7:51
7:52
7:52
7:52
7:53
Temp °C
22
20
20
18
19
19
17
18
19
17
17
18
16
16
17
16
15
17
17
16
17
20
19
17
16
18
16
15
17
16
15
15
15
14
14
14
14
13
14
16
13
14
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
W
5
0.6
W
6
0.5
SW
15
0.6
W
5
0.6
SW
18
0.4
S
13
0.5
SW
15
0.6
SSW
16
0.6
SSW
16
0.6
SSW
16
0.6
SSW
15
0.5
SW
14
0.5
SW
14
0.8
SSW
17
0.9
SSW
17
0.9
W
6
0.9
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
15
1.2
W
7
0.8
W
6
0.7
SSW
14
Energy kJ
25
22
107
16
246
52
116
166
169
166
148
103
102
329
459
55
322
322
152
48
178
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SW
15
0.4
SW
15
0.5
S
14
0.5
S
13
0.5
S
13
0.4
SW
14
0.4
S
12
0.4
S
12
0.4
S
12
0.3
S
11
0.3
S
11
0.4
SSW
19
0.4
SSW
18
0.3
S
9
0.3
S
9
0.9
SSW
16
0.8
W
6
0.7
W
6
0.8
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
0.6
W
6
Energy kJ
57
77
100
85
84
73
45
44
44
21
20
139
121
16
16
357
47
33
236
229
27
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
S
12
0.4
S
12
0.2
WNW
12
0.4
SW
18
0.4
W
5
0.4
SW
18
0.4
W
4
0.2
W
6
0.1
SW
21
0.2
SSW
19
0.3
SSW
19
0.3
S
11
0.3
S
10
0.1
W
15
0.1
W
15
0.2
S
9
0.2
S
9
0.2
S
9
0.2
S
9
0.1
S
9
0.2
WNW
11
Energy kJ
47
47
14
108
7
79
5
2
18
36
73
20
16
4
4
7
6
6
6
2
12
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
W
5
0.5
W
5
0.4
W
3
0.4
W
4
0.3
W
3
0.6
W
4
0.6
W
4
0.5
W
4
0.6
W
4
1
W
6
1
W
6
1.5
W
7
Energy kJ
19
10
2
4
2
9
13
10
14
69
74
251
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
1
1
1
2
1
1
2
1
1
2
2
1
1
2
2
2
2
1
Distance (km)
30
31
47
30
30
104
43
141
141
47
98
141
56
31
507
30
30
507
73
30
141
Best forecast wave conditions in Orange County
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
3
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
4
3
2
2
2
2
2
3
1
4
3
4
1
3
4
2
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
7
6
5
7
8
6
5
5
5
4
4
5
4
5
4
4
5
5
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Information about the 13th Street Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for 13th Street provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at 13th Street can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our 13th Street 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 (13th Street) 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 13th Street 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.

13th Street 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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