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Bolsa Chica Jetties Surf Forecast, Orange County, California

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Bolsa Chica Jetties surf spot

Current Conditions

Very Poor
Wave Height
Flat
flat to ankle high
Swell Period
10.95s
Wind
11mph
SSW / Gusts 16mph
Conditions
Very Poor
Active Swells
Primary
0.7ft @ 11sSSW
Secondary
0.5ft @ 3sSSE
Tertiary
0.4ft @ 14sSW
Wind Swell
0.5ft @ 2sWSW

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Daily Forecast

3 of 5 days
Tue, Mar 31Flat
Very Poor
6am9am12pm3pm
Wed, Apr 1Flat
Very Poor

Not the most exciting day — Flat and very poor conditions with light NNE winds.

6am9am12pm3pm
9s SSW|5-7mph W
Thu, Apr 20-1ft
Very Poor

Pretty quiet out there — 0-1ft and mostly very poor with 8mph from the NW.

6am9am12pm3pm
9s SSW|7-9mph WNW
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Sat
2ft
Swell building Fri, Apr 3Poor

8s period — conditions are improving beyond your forecast

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Forecast Charts

Bolsa Chica Jetties Surf Spot Guide

Break
Beach
Bottom
Sand
Level
Beginner
Crowd
Moderate
Best Swell
S
Best Wind
NE
Season
Fall

Bolsa Chica Jetties is a sandy beach break protected by rock jetties that create a natural amphitheater for wave formation along Orange County's coast. The jetties help shape and contain swells, producing consistent, mellow waves ideal for beginners and intermediate surfers looking to practice fundamentals in a forgiving environment. This spot works best during fall and winter swells when southern and southwestern energy wraps into the break, offering fun, predictable conditions throughout the day.

Jetty rocksCrowd during peak timesOccasional strong rip currents

Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.

Bolsa Chica Jetties Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Bolsa Chica Jetties?
The current wave height at Bolsa Chica Jetties is Flat with a 10.95s swell period. Wind is SSW at 11mph. Conditions are rated Very Poor.
How accurate is the Bolsa Chica Jetties surf forecast?
Our Bolsa Chica Jetties forecast uses NOAA GFS and other weather models combined with spot-specific bathymetry to calculate breaking wave heights. Short-range (1-3 day) forecasts are most reliable. Extended forecasts show general trends.
What is the breaking wave height at Bolsa Chica Jetties?
The current breaking wave height at Bolsa Chica Jetties is Flat, produced by a 0.7ft SSW primary swell at 11s, a 0.5ft SSE secondary swell at 3s, a 0.4ft SW tertiary swell at 14s, a 0.5ft WSW wind swell swell at 2s. Breaking wave height is the actual rideable wave size at the shore — calculated from offshore swell data using this spot's coastal bathymetry — not the raw buoy reading.
When is the best time to surf Bolsa Chica Jetties?
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Bolsa Chica Jetties is Sunday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 1ft waves, a 16.15s swell period, and conditions rated Poor. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.