
Surf Forecasts:
13th Street surf forecast from 8 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 13 Oct, 2AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 15s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 13 Oct, 8AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 18s period, SSW swell with 823 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 9 Oct, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 15s 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 Friday (Oct 09) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 15s period. 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 glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 11s period and expected on Thursday (Oct 08) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Fri 9th Oct) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Tue 13th Oct) | 3ft (0.9m) 15s |
| 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 ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 27°C on Thu afternoon, min 21°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Warm (max 20°C on Sun morning, min 17°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Sun afternoon, calm by Tue morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 8 | Friday 9 | Saturday 10 | Sunday 11 | Monday 12 | Tuesday 13 | Wednesday 14 | |||||||||||||||
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 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
334 | 330 | 387 | 291 | 298 | 295 | 246 | 356 | 340 | 493 | 402 | 397 | 339 | 356 | 334 | 795 | 380 | 575 | 546 | 445 | 326 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | glassy | on | on | glassy | glassy | on | glassy |
High Tide | 8:31AM2.07m | 8:37PM2.00m | 8:56AM2.16m | 9:20PM1.92m | 9:22AM2.21m | 10:03PM1.82m | 9:47AM2.23m | 10:46PM1.70m | 10:13AM2.20m | 11:31PM1.57m | 10:40AM2.14m | 00:23AM1.45m | 11:09AM2.06m | 1:33AM1.34m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:36PM0.55m | 2:42AM0.47m | 3:16PM0.42m | 3:10AM0.60m | 3:54PM0.34m | 3:36AM0.74m | 4:32PM0.31m | 4:00AM0.88m | 5:12PM0.33m | 4:23AM1.02m | 5:54PM0.41m | 4:43AM1.13m | 6:44PM0.50m | 4:57AM1.23m | |||||||
6:50 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | |
— | 6:27 | — | — | 6:25 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:21 | — | — | 6:20 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 3 | — | 1 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 27 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 |
Feels °C | 27 | 26 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 21 | 19 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | S 11 | SSW 16 | S 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SW 14 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 |
273 | 192 | 387 | 151 | 161 | 125 | 214 | 356 | 340 | 493 | 402 | 397 | 339 | 334 | 334 | 795 | 380 | 575 | 546 | 445 | 326 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | S 11 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SW 14 | SSW 18 | SSW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 9 | SSW 12 | W 6 | SSW 20 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | W 7 | SSW 14 | W 6 | W 6 | WNW 14 | W 6 |
334 | 330 | 191 | 291 | 283 | 214 | 246 | 268 | 87 | 34 | 145 | 42 | 298 | 356 | 326 | 22 | 161 | 15 | 16 | 20 | 6 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 24 | SSW 24 | SSW 21 | SSW 21 | SSW 20 | SSW 19 | S 9 | S 9 | SSW 9 | SSW 22 | SSW 21 | SSW 20 | SSE 8 | S 7 | W 7 | WNW 16 | WNW 16 | WNW 15 | WNW 14 | S 9 | WNW 13 |
108 | 108 | 260 | 153 | 298 | 295 | 61 | 39 | 48 | 46 | 90 | 221 | 20 | 10 | 22 | 24 | 50 | 22 | 20 | 2 | 17 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 4 | W 3 | W 4 | — | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | — | W 4 | W 5 | W 6 | W 7 | — | W 6 | WSW 4 | — | — | W 6 | — | — | W 6 | — |
2 | 8 | 8 | — | 18 | 8 | — | 32 | 17 | 57 | 184 | — | 24 | 12 | — | — | 21 | — | — | 11 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 93 | 141 | 38 | 93 | 71 | 42 | 27 | 141 | 65 | 147 | 648 | 128 | 256 | 310 | 0 | 51 | 71 | 0 | 0 | 104 | 0 |
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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.










