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13th Street Surf Forecast
/ CAL – Orange County (51 breaks) / California (404 breaks) /
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13th Street surfForecast / CAL – Orange County / USA
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 pm Sunday 17 May 2026 PDTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
17.1° C
(Which is 1.4°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 Wednesday (May 20) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 21s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 10s. 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 1.3m 12s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 18) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 13s period and expected on Tuesday (May 19) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Wed 20th May) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 21s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Wed 20th May) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 21s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Mon 18th May) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for 13th Street over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Tue morning, min 15°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu afternoon, min 14°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 18 | Tuesday 19 | Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | Sun 24 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
W 8 | W 12 | W 8 | W 7 | SSW 14 | W 11 | W 11 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 19 | |
228 | 282 | 55 | 34 | 63 | 84 | 58 | 64 | 83 | 57 | 77 | 107 | 108 | 246 | 79 | 116 | 166 | 169 | 166 | 148 | 139 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | on | on | glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | |
High Tide | 10:00PM2.56m | 12:07PM1.56m | 10:48PM2.49m | 1:14PM1.53m | 11:41PM2.35m | 2:27PM1.54m | 00:42AM2.17m | 3:39PM1.60m | 1:53AM1.96m | 4:39PM1.70m | 3:16AM1.78m | 5:27PM1.82m | 4:42AM1.64m | 6:06PM1.93m | |||||||
Low Tide | 5:26AM-0.08m | 4:24PM1.11m | 6:23AM-0.01m | 5:18PM1.20m | 7:22AM0.09m | 6:28PM1.27m | 8:25AM0.22m | 8:02PM1.30m | 9:26AM0.34m | 9:49PM1.24m | 10:24AM0.46m | 11:20PM1.08m | 11:14AM0.59m | ||||||||
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 | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:46 | — |
 | — | — | 7:47 | — | — | 7:49 | — | — | 7:49 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:51 | — | — | 7:51 | — | — | 7:52 |
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Temp °C | 16 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 19 |
14 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 16 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | W 12 | W 8 | W 7 | W 6 | SSW 13 | W 11 | S 13 | SW 15 | W 4 | W 5 | S 14 | W 5 | SW 18 | S 13 | SW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SW 14 |
 kJ | 228 | 282 | 55 | 34 | 16 | 59 | 58 | 50 | 83 | 10 | 13 | 100 | 16 | 246 | 51 | 116 | 166 | 169 | 166 | 148 | 103 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 13 | SSW 12 | WNW 12 | S 15 | SSW 14 | SW 16 | S 13 | SW 16 | S 12 | S 12 | S 14 | SW 15 | S 13 | S 13 | SW 14 | W 4 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | SSW 19 |
| kJ | 87 | 51 | 48 | 68 | 63 | 68 | 55 | 64 | 47 | 47 | 103 | 107 | 85 | 84 | 73 | 6 | 44 | 44 | 21 | 20 | 139 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | S 16 | S 15 | SSW 12 | SW 16 | W 16 | SW 16 | W 6 | WNW 13 | SW 15 | SW 15 | WNW 12 | SW 18 | W 5 | SW 18 | S 12 | W 6 | SW 21 | SSW 19 | SSW 19 | S 11 |
| kJ | 57 | 46 | 69 | 28 | 43 | 5 | 40 | 6 | 17 | 57 | 77 | 14 | 108 | 8 | 79 | 45 | 5 | 18 | 36 | 73 | 20 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SE 2 | — | — | — | W 11 | — | — | W 3 | — | — | W 5 | — | — | W 3 | — | — | W 4 | W 4 | W 4 | W 4 |
| kJ | — | 1 | — | — | — | 84 | — | — | 4 | — | — | 13 | — | — | 8 | — | — | 9 | 8 | 5 | 14 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 30 | 30 | 176 | 0 | 141 | 147 | 31 | 31 | 71 | 30 | 31 | 93 | 23 | 141 | 141 | 19 | 176 | 179 | 47 | 141 | 141 |
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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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