13th Street surfForecast / CAL – Orange County / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 am Thursday 07 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
16.2° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

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 Monday (May 11) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 11s. 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 0.8m 19s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 09) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 17s period and expected on Wednesday (May 13) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Mon 11th May)2.5ft (0.7m) 16s
Best Surf 2AM (Mon 11th May)2.5ft (0.7m) 16s
Most Powerful11PM (Sat 9th May)2.5ft (0.8m) 19s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat afternoon, min 14°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Mon afternoon, min 16°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
7
Friday
8
Saturday
9
Sunday
10
Monday
11
Tuesday
12
Wednesday
13
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SW
14
0.4
SW
14
0.4
SW
13
0.8
W
7
0.4
SW
18
0.4
SW
18
0.4
SSW
20
0.4
SSW
20
0.7
SSW
19
0.7
SSW
18
0.8
SSW
18
0.7
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
16
0.7
SSW
15
0.8
SSW
15
0.7
SSW
15
0.7
SSW
14
0.6
SSW
14
0.4
SSW
18
0.5
SSW
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
100
51
50
59
78
105
132
129
312
276
348
229
291
288
193
242
188
180
125
104
155
Wind (km/h)
10
SSW
15
SW
15
SSE
10
S
15
SW
5
SSE
10
S
15
SW
5
SSE
10
S
15
SSW
5
SSE
10
SSW
15
SW
10
S
10
SSW
15
SW
5
W
10
WSW
15
WSW
10
SW
cross-on
on
cross
cross-on
on
cross
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
High Tide
1:01AM1.79m
6:00PM1.50m
2:17AM1.69m
6:06PM1.59m
3:49AM1.63m
6:19PM1.70m
5:10AM1.61m
6:36PM1.85m
6:19AM1.63m
6:59PM2.02m
7:20AM1.65m
7:26PM2.20m
Low Tide
8:33AM0.56m
9:34AM0.59m
8:48PM1.46m
10:27AM0.60m
10:51PM1.36m
11:10AM0.60m
11:57PM1.17m
11:48AM0.62m
00:45AM0.93m
12:24PM0.66m
1:29AM0.66m
1:00PM0.72m
2:12AM0.40m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
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5:58
5:56
5:56
5:54
5:54
5:54
5:52
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7:39
7:39
7:40
7:42
7:43
7:43
7:44
Temp °C
16
17
15
18
18
16
18
19
18
20
20
18
20
21
19
19
20
18
20
21
18
15
15
14
17
17
15
17
18
18
19
18
17
19
19
18
17
17
17
18
18
15
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
W
6
0.4
SW
14
0.8
W
6
0.8
W
7
0.7
W
9
0.9
W
8
0.8
W
9
0.7
W
9
0.7
SSW
19
0.7
SSW
18
0.8
SSW
18
0.7
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
16
0.7
SSW
15
0.8
SSW
15
0.7
SSW
15
0.7
SSW
14
0.6
SSW
14
0.5
SSW
14
0.5
SSW
16
Energy kJ
25
51
50
59
78
105
93
85
312
276
348
229
291
288
193
242
188
180
125
104
155
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SW
14
0.2
WNW
11
0.4
SW
13
0.3
SW
13
0.4
SW
18
0.4
SW
18
0.4
SSW
20
0.5
SW
16
0.6
W
9
0.6
W
7
0.6
W
9
0.6
W
11
0.5
W
10
0.5
W
10
0.4
WNW
10
0.4
WNW
10
0.3
WNW
11
0.4
WNW
12
0.3
WNW
11
0.4
SSW
18
0.5
SSW
13
Energy kJ
100
12
45
27
78
84
132
125
58
35
60
86
52
52
31
35
22
46
24
103
102
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSE
10
0.2
S
10
0.2
WNW
12
0.2
SSW
16
0.3
SW
13
0.2
SSW
13
0.4
SW
15
0.4
SSW
20
0.3
S
14
0.3
WNW
10
0.3
S
13
0.3
S
13
0.3
S
12
0.3
S
12
0.3
S
12
0.2
S
11
0.3
S
11
0.3
SSE
12
0.3
SSW
18
0.3
WNW
11
0.3
WNW
13
Energy kJ
11
8
13
26
27
16
60
129
33
19
31
28
25
25
27
9
23
29
64
23
34
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
W
6
0.5
W
3
0.5
W
4
Energy kJ
25
5
9
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
Distance (km)
30
93
30
30
141
30
30
93
30
31
104
0
31
137
19
31
93
23
141
141
30
Best forecast wave conditions in Orange County
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
2
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
4
1
4
3
3
4
3
2
4
3
3
3
3
1
3
3
1
2
2
2
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
7
5
5
5
4
5
4
4
5
5
4
8
9
8
6
4
7
5
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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