15th Street Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.00° N 117.28° W

15th Street Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 am 12 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's 15th Street sea temperature is
22.2° C
3.0° 

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 12 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 13 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 14s period, S swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 19 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 11s period, S swell with 739 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 13 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 14s period with S 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 Monday (Jul 13) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 13s. 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 1.7m 11s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 19) at 2AM. 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 3s period and expected on Friday (Jul 17) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Mon 13th Jul)2.5ft (0.7m) 14s
Best Surf11PM (Mon 13th Jul)2.5ft (0.7m) 14s
Most Powerful 2AM (Sun 19th Jul)5.5ft (1.7m) 11s

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


Alright, Rusty here, let’s talk about what’s cookin’ at 15th Street.

Honestly, lookin’ at the next couple of weeks, it’s a bit of a grind. We’ve got a long stretch of small, messy, or just plain ugly conditions before we finally see a pulse of proper swell. The water’s a warm 72° right now, which is well above average for this time of year – feels like a bath, but don’t let that fool ya into thinkin’ the surf is gonna be good yet.

The first real chance of a wave starts on Sunday, July 12th, but it’s a tough one. The swell is a weak 3ft at 14 seconds from the SSW, with a combined energy of 399. That’s a long period groundswell, which usually means better shape, but the wind is a cross-on at 9 mph, turning it into a choppy mess. The report says “poor surf conditions,” and I’m not gonna lie to you – it’s not worth paddling out for.

Monday and Tuesday (July 13th-14th) are more of the same: small, onshore junk. The swell is barely 2ft with a short period, and the wind is straight onshore. About as inspiring as a flat tire.

We hit a real low point from Wednesday, July 15th, through Friday, July 17th. The swell drops to 1ft to 2ft, and the wind is either cross or onshore. It’s “marginal” at best, and honestly, it’s a good time to check the wax on your board rather than the waves.

Now, Saturday, July 18th, we see a change. The swell picks up to 4ft from the SSE, and the combined energy jumps to 1167, which is a solid moderate energy. The period is 14 seconds, so it’s got some push. But the wind is a cross-on at 12 mph, creating a cross-chop. It’s a “marginal” day, but it’s the first hint of life. The swell is still too small for experts, but for a beginner, it’s borderline too big, and the chop will make it hard work.

The real standout, the one you’ve been waiting for, is Thursday, July 23rd. We’ve got a solid 7ft swell from the S, with a period of 14 seconds and a massive combined energy of 1806. That’s proper strong wave energy. The wind is light cross-on from the WNW at only 6 mph, which should keep the surface fairly clean. This is a big swell – over 8ft, so it’s for experienced surfers only. The direction is a bit off the optimum (WSW), but with that much energy, 15th Street will still have some proper sets. It’s the best on offer in this whole 16-day run, but being two weeks out, treat it as a promising bet, not a sure thing.

The days after that, July 24th and 25th, start to fade. We’re down to 6ft on Friday and 5ft on Saturday, with the wind staying cross-on. The quality drops off, and by Sunday, July 26th, we’re back to tiny, messy leftovers.

So, to sum it up: it’s a long, slow trudge through small, blowy surf until that big SSE swell on Thursday, July 23rd. If you’re experienced and can wait, that’s your window. If you’re a beginner, there’s nothing here for you in the next two weeks.

Stay salty,
Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Tue morning, min 19°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Wed morning, min 20°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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14
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14
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13
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14
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14
0.7
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18
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18
0.4
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18
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16
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19
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18
0.7
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16
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14
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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326
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154
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249
108
167
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181
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239
714
683
739
Wind (km/h)
15
WSW
10
W
5
WNW
10
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15
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5
WNW
20
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10
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5
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25
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High Tide
9:17AM1.52m
7:59PM2.53m
10:01AM1.59m
8:50PM2.58m
10:43AM1.65m
9:39PM2.56m
11:25AM1.71m
10:28PM2.45m
12:06PM1.76m
11:16PM2.26m
12:47PM1.80m
00:05AM2.01m
1:30PM1.84m
00:58AM1.74m
Low Tide
1:33PM1.09m
3:26AM-0.11m
2:30PM1.03m
4:10AM-0.15m
3:23PM0.98m
4:54AM-0.11m
4:17PM0.95m
5:35AM-0.00m
5:12PM0.93m
6:14AM0.16m
6:11PM0.94m
6:51AM0.36m
7:17PM0.95m
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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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