15th Street Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.00° N 117.28° W

15th Street Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 am 15 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's 15th Street sea temperature is
22.5° 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 15 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 19 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 13s period, S swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 19 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 13s period, S swell with 673 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 18 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 17s 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 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 12s. 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 1.4m 13s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 19) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 4s period and expected on Friday (Jul 17) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Sat 18th Jul)2.5ft (0.8m) 17s
Best Surf 2AM (Sun 19th Jul)4.5ft (1.4m) 13s
Most Powerful 2AM (Sun 19th Jul)4.5ft (1.4m) 13s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, this is Rusty. Let's break down what's coming for 15th Street.

The water is sitting at about 73°F, which is a massive 6°F warmer than normal for this time of year – that's really unusual, almost feels like a warm bath. But the surf? Don't hold your breath just yet. The first week is a bit of a dud. From Wednesday the 15th through Friday the 18th, it's tiny and weak, with mostly cross or cross-on winds. We're talking light wind ripples and swell energy barely breaking 300 (259–329). Not worth suiting up.

Saturday the 18th shows a slight pulse – an 0.8m (3ft) SW swell, but it's got a long 18-second period and cross-on wind. Energy climbs to 518–688, but it's still choppy and marginal. Sunday the 19th morning is the first real hope: a 1.4m (5ft) S swell with 12-second period and offshore wind from the WSW. That's clean. Energy is moderate at 981. Sunday afternoon holds 1.0m (3ft) SW at 17 seconds with offshore wind – could be a fun little session. The week after, Monday 20th to Wednesday 22nd, stays small (0.7m–1.1m / 2ft–4ft) and cross-on, nothing special.

Then things change. From Thursday 24th July onwards, we get some proper surf. That morning brings a 1.8m (6ft) S swell at 13 seconds, with offshore WNW wind. Combined energy jumps to 1798 – that's strong. That's a standout, but at 1.8m it's getting a bit chunky for beginners. Friday 24th holds similar size (1.7m–1.8m / 6ft–6ft) but it's a bit more cross-on.

Saturday 25th July is the real gem. You've got a 1.6m (5ft) SSW swell, 13-second period, and offshore wind from the west. Light breeze, likely glassy. Combined energy is 1516–1238. That's solid, clean, and the swell direction matches the break's ideal (WSW). 1.6m is good for most intermediate to advanced surfers, but might be too much for beginners. This is the day to mark on your calendar, but it's over a week away, so keep checking.

Sunday 26th drops to 0.9m (3ft), but the period stretches to 19 seconds – very long groundswell – with light cross-on wind. That long period might make it a bit tricky at a beach break, but could offer some clean lines.

The rest of the run into the end of July stays in the 0.8m–1.2m (3ft–4ft) range, mostly cross-on with gentle breezes, and energy dropping off. Nothing else jumps out.

So, to wrap it up: the first 10 days are mostly flat or marginal. The real window opens Thursday 24th, with Saturday 25th being the best bet for clean, solid waves. After that, it fades. No crowds info on this spot, but with a consistent break and decent swell, expect company.

Stay patient, keep an eye on the long-range, and I'll see you in the water.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

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

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sat afternoon, min 19°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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0.5
SW
18
0.6
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16
0.6
SW
16
0.5
SW
16
0.9
W
9
0.5
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19
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19
0.6
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14
0.6
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15
0.8
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18
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
150
167
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181
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137
366
379
673
556
573
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430
261
539
512
474
474
Wind (km/h)
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WSW
10
SW
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SSW
20
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20
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15
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20
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15
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10
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15
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High Tide
11:25AM1.71m
10:28PM2.45m
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
Low Tide
4:17PM0.95m
5:35AM-0.00m
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
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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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