15th Street Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.00° N 117.28° W

15th Street Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 am 16 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's 15th Street sea temperature is
22.6° C
3.3° 

15th Street surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


15th Street surf forecast from 17 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 20 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 13s period, S swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 19 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 14s period, SSW swell with 1,387 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 18 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 15s period with SW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for 15th Street this week:

The surf forecast for 15th Street over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 18) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 3s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at 15th Street in the next 16 days are 1.9m 14s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 19) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Sat 18th Jul)2ft (0.6m) 15s
Best Surf 2AM (Mon 20th Jul)4.5ft (1.4m) 13s
Most Powerful 5PM (Sun 19th Jul)6ft (1.9m) 14s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for 15th Street over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright, let’s get into it. 15th Street is a beach and reef setup, consistent, and it’s exposed to the swell. The water is running at 73°F which is much warmer than normal for this time of year – you’ll be in spring suits or maybe even a skin if you’re brave.

Right now, there’s barely a pulse. The first few days are a write-off. Thursday the 16th through Saturday the 18th, we’re looking at tiny 2ft to 3ft SW swell mixed with a cross or cross-on wind. The energy is weak (259 to 489), and the conditions are poor. Honestly, not worth paddling out. You’ll be sitting there waiting for nothing.

Sunday the 19th morning, things start to get interesting. The swell jumps to 5ft from the S, with a period of 13 seconds, and the energy hits 1459 – that’s moderate-strong. The wind is light cross-on from the WSW, which is workable. It’s still labeled marginal, but that’s the first real sign of life. The afternoon sees 6ft from the SSW, but it’s onshore and breaking straight, so keep it to the morning session if you’re keen.

Monday the 20th through Wednesday the 22nd, the swell drops back to 3ft to 4ft. The wind is mostly onshore or cross-on, and the energy is moderate (614 to 808). These are marginal days at best. You might get a few, but it’s not going to be memorable.

Now, Thursday the 23rd and Friday the 24th, the swell builds again. Thursday afternoon sees 5ft from the S, and Friday morning hits 5ft from the S, both with moderate to strong energy (1156 and 1657). The wind is cross-on, so it’ll be a bit bumpy, but there’s enough push for a longboard or a funboard. Friday afternoon actually shows a cross-shore wind from the SSW, which is a touch cleaner, and the swell is 5ft from the S. That’s probably the best window in the first week.

Saturday the 25th morning, the swell drops to 3ft but the period is a very long 21 seconds from the SSW. The energy is strong (1409), but with that kind of period, it’ll be fat and straight at the beach break. Better suited for a point or reef, but at 15th Street, it’ll be a slow, walled-up mess. The wind is onshore, so it’s marginal.

The second week, from Sunday the 26th through to the end of the month, the swell stays in the 3ft to 4ft range from the SSW, with periods between 14 and 19 seconds. The energy is mostly moderate to strong (608 to 1319). The wind is often onshore or cross-on, so the quality is going to be marginal at best. The standout here is Tuesday the 28th morning – 4ft SSW, 17 seconds, light onshore wind, and energy of 1091. It’s the most consistent-looking morning in that stretch, but still not a classic.

The very last few days, the 30th and 31st, the swell fades to 3ft to 3ft. The energy drops, and the wind is light onshore. It’s fizzling out.

Overall, the best bet is Friday the 24th afternoon, with that 5ft S swell and a cross-shore wind. It’s not perfect, but it’s the cleanest of the lot. The Sunday the 19th morning is also a shout if you want to get on it early. Don’t expect a lot of size or power – this is a marginal run for 15th Street.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Thu afternoon, min 20°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Tue morning, min 21°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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18
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Energy kJ
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333
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1387
623
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325
725
Wind (km/h)
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SSW
15
S
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High Tide
12:06PM1.76m
11:16PM2.26m
12:47PM1.80m
00:05AM2.01m
1:30PM1.84m
00:58AM1.74m
2:14PM1.86m
2:02AM1.48m
3:01PM1.87m
3:36AM1.29m
3:52PM1.88m
5:49AM1.24m
4:47PM1.90m
Low Tide
5:12PM0.93m
6:14AM0.16m
6:11PM0.94m
6:51AM0.36m
7:17PM0.95m
7:27AM0.58m
8:34PM0.94m
8:03AM0.79m
10:05PM0.88m
8:41AM0.98m
11:34PM0.77m
9:31AM1.13m
00:42AM0.64m
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Information about the 15th Street Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for 15th Street provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at 15th Street can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our 15th 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 (15th 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 15th 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.

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