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204 Surf Forecast
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204 surfForecast / CAL – Orange County / USA
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 pm Thursday 10 Jul 2025 PDT
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for 204 this week:
The surf forecast for 204 over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 11) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at 204 in the next 12 days are 0.9m 17s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 16) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Fri 11th Jul) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Tue 15th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Wed 16th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for 204 over the next 12 days.
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| Period(s) (?) | 19 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 18 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 17 | 17 | 17 |
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| Energy (?) | 278 | 300 | 265 | 292 | 268 | 301 | 382 | 403 | 419 | 254 | 352 | 247 | 365 | 455 | 590 | 488 | 646 | 496 | 552 | 390 | 357 | 371 | 352 | 309 | 186 | 206 | 258 | 221 | 188 | 167 | 189 | 172 | 179 | 122 | 109 | 149 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | on | glass | cross- on | cross- on | glass | on | cross- on | glass | on | on | glass | on | cross- on | glass | on | on | glass | on | on | cross | on | on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross | on | on | cross | on | on |
High Tide / height (m) | 9:12PM 1.84 | 11:01AM 1.12 | 9:49PM 1.84 | 11:34AM 1.16 | 10:26PM 1.80 | 12:09PM 1.21 | 11:06PM 1.71 | 12:46PM 1.26 | 11:50PM 1.55 | 1:27PM 1.33 | 12:43AM 1.34 | 2:12PM 1.41 | 1:54AM 1.11 | 3:02PM 1.50 | 3:36AM 0.93 | 4:00PM 1.60 | 5:33AM 0.88 | 5:00PM 1.71 | 7:08AM 0.94 | 5:59PM 1.81 | 8:11AM 1.03 | 6:55PM 1.91 | 8:58AM 1.12 | 7:46PM 1.98 | ||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 4:40AM -0.23 | 3:40PM 0.67 | 5:13AM -0.23 | 4:21PM 0.65 | 5:47AM -0.19 | 5:07PM 0.64 | 6:20AM -0.11 | 6:01PM 0.64 | 6:54AM 0.01 | 7:06PM 0.62 | 7:29AM 0.17 | 8:28PM 0.57 | 8:08AM 0.34 | 10:05PM 0.45 | 8:56AM 0.51 | 11:38PM 0.26 | 10:00AM 0.65 | 12:49AM 0.04 | 11:17AM 0.73 | 1:45AM -0.14 | 12:29PM 0.73 | 2:33AM -0.27 | 1:30PM 0.69 | |||||||||||||
Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | Tue 22 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 5:48 | - | - | 5:48 | - | - | 5:50 | - | - | 5:50 | - | - | 5:50 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:54 | - | - | 5:54 | - | - | 5:54 | - | - | 5:56 | - |
| Sunset | - | - | 8:01 | - | - | 8:01 | - | - | 8:01 | - | - | 8:00 | - | - | 8:00 | - | - | 8:00 | - | - | 8:00 | - | - | 7:59 | - | - | 7:59 | - | - | 7:58 | - | - | 7:58 | - | - | 7:57 |
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| Temp. °C | 19 | 21 | 21 | 17 | 20 | 21 | 18 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 22 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 17 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 17 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 22 | 23 | 19 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 19 | 22 | 21 |
| Feels °C (?) | 20 | 20 | 20 | 17 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 22 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 23 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 19 | 22 | 20 |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Fri morning, min 17°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Mon afternoon, min 17°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sat afternoon, min 17°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sun morning, min 18°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the 204 Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for 204 provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at 204 can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our 204 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 (204) 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 204 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.
204 is 4 km (2 miles) from San Clemente. If you plan a vacation in Orange County, look for hotels and other accommodation in San Clemente. San Clemente has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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