13th Street surfForecast / CAL – Orange County / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 pm Monday 06 Apr 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
17.5° C
(Which is 2.7°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 Saturday (Apr 11) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m 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 2.1m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 09) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 14s period and expected on Tuesday (Apr 07) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Sat 11th Apr)2.5ft (0.8m) 16s
Best Surf11PM (Sat 11th Apr)2.5ft (0.8m) 16s
Most Powerful 2AM (Thu 9th Apr)7ft (2.1m) 8s

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


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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Mon afternoon, min 16°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Fri night. Warm (max 20°C on Thu afternoon, min 16°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Mon
06
Tuesday
07
Wednesday
08
Thursday
09
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.8
W
1
W
0.9
W
0.3
SW
1
W
0.8
W
0.4
SW
2.1
WNW
1.3
WNW
0.6
SSW
0.7
SSW
0.7
SSW
0.8
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.8
SSW
0.8
SSW
0.8
SSW
0.8
SSW
0.8
SSW
0.8
SSW
0.6
SSW
Period(s) (?)66718871687161818171616161615151514
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)418478491146690533161177280283377417291288280246246252158
Wind
(km/h)
15
WSW
10
SSE
15
S
15
SW
10
SSE
10
SW
15
SW
10
SE
15
S
25
WSW
10
WSW
10
SSW
20
SW
15
SSE
20
SSW
15
SSW
5
WSW
10
SSW
20
SW
10
S
10
SSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
on
ononcrosscross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
on
oncrosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
ononcross-
on
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
11:54PM
1.93
12:33AM
1.83
1:36AM
1.74
3:24AM
1.69
7:33PM
1.55
4:56AM
1.72
7:34PM
1.63
6:00AM
1.79
7:43PM
1.74
6:52AM
1.85
Low Tide
/ height (m)
5:05PM
1.21
7:58AM
0.64
9:25AM
0.69
10:51AM
0.66
11:50AM
0.59
11:38PM
1.39
12:29PM
0.53
12:31AM
1.24
1:01PM
0.48
1:11AM
1.04
1:29PM
0.47
Mon
06
Tuesday
07
Wednesday
08
Thursday
09
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Sunrise--6:31--6:31--6:28--6:28--6:26--6:24--6:24
Sunset7:15--7:16--7:16--7:17--7:19--7:20--7:20--
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
Rain (mm)
-------------95211-44
Temp. °C201818191819201819201818181718181717171616
Feels °C (?)181717181718181717181517151614151515131314
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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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