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Lat Long: 33.72° N 118.08° W

13th Street Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 am 12 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's 13th Street sea temperature is
22.4°C
3.9° 

13th Street surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


13th Street surf forecast from 12 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 16 Oct, 8PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 20s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 13 Oct, 8AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 18s period, SSW swell with 877 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 14 Oct, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 16s period with SSW swell.

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 Wednesday (Oct 14) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m 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 1.2m 18s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Oct 13) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 18s period and expected on Monday (Oct 19) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Wed 14th Oct)3.5ft (1.1m) 16s
Best Surf 8PM (Fri 16th Oct)2.5ft (0.7m) 20s
Most Powerful 8AM (Tue 13th Oct)4ft (1.2m) 18s

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


Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Mon morning. Warm (max 24°C on Wed afternoon, min 17°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 33°C on Fri afternoon, min 23°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Wave
Height (m)
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
339
356
334
847
380
575
546
445
326
318
339
242
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432
402
596
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604
487
475
434
Wind (km/h)
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SSW
20
WSW
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W
5
SW
15
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5
NW
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NW
15
WSW
5
NNW
10
NNW
10
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15
NNE
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ENE
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SW
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High Tide
10:13AM2.20m
11:31PM1.57m
10:40AM2.14m
00:23AM1.45m
11:09AM2.06m
1:33AM1.34m
11:42AM1.95m
12:23PM1.83m
1:30PM1.72m
7:11AM1.50m
3:16PM1.66m
Low Tide
5:12PM0.33m
4:23AM1.02m
5:54PM0.41m
4:43AM1.13m
6:44PM0.50m
4:57AM1.23m
7:46PM0.60m
9:07PM0.66m
10:29PM0.65m
9:54AM1.47m
11:28PM0.61m
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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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