Orange County, California
Slim pickings today — 1-2ft and poor with gentle SW breeze.
Best window·Friday 6AM–9AM·2-3ft·Fair
Poor today — get one free email when Corona Del Mar Jetty turns Good.
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Corona Del Mar Jetty, Orange County, California. Each day is rated based on breaking wave height, swell period, and wind — updated hourly from the latest NOAA GFS run.
Sun, Aug 9: 1–2ft, 16s period, rated Poor. Slim pickings today — 1-2ft and poor with gentle SW breeze.
Mon, Aug 10: 1–2ft, 14s period, rated Poor. Get out early for the best of it — 1-2ft waves on S swell at 14s and gentle SSW breeze. Conditions go downhill through the afternoon.
Tue, Aug 11: 1–2ft, 13s period, rated Poor. Dawn patrol is the move — 1-2ft on S swell at 13s with glassy conditions. Onshore flow builds through the day to 9mph, bringing conditions down to very poor.
Wed, Aug 12: 1–2ft, 12s period, rated Poor. Dawn patrol is the move — 1-2ft on S swell at 12s with calm winds. The SW wind kicks in by afternoon — 9mph and very poor by then.
Thu, Aug 13: 2–3ft, 13s period, rated Poor. Slim pickings today — 2-3ft and poor with light S winds. Winds do pick up a bit by the afternoon to 10mph.
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Corona del Mar Jetty is a rocky point break that wraps around a scenic headland in one of Orange County's most exclusive coastal communities. The break produces peeling right-handers when southern swells wrap into the protected cove, with the jetty providing structure that shapes consistent, quality waves. This spot attracts both experienced locals and visitors seeking polished waves in a picturesque setting, though its popularity and rocky terrain demand respect and solid wave knowledge.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Corona Del Mar Jetty is 1-2ft with a 15.3s swell period. Wind is SW at 6mph and conditions are rated Poor. The forecast updates hourly so you can plan your session around the cleanest windows.
The current breaking wave height at Corona Del Mar Jetty is 1-2ft, produced by a 1.8ft SSW primary swell at 15s, a 1.3ft S secondary swell at 12s, a 1ft S tertiary swell at 9s, a 1.3ft W wind swell swell at 5s. 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.
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Corona Del Mar Jetty is Friday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 2ft waves, a 15.2s swell period, and conditions rated Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
Corona Del Mar Jetty works best with a S swell and NE winds. Offshore winds groom the face of the wave, while onshore winds turn it sloppy. Cross-offshore conditions usually produce the cleanest shape.
Tide plays a big role at Corona Del Mar Jetty. Mid tide works for most beach breaks, while reef and point breaks often prefer higher or lower stages. Use the tide chart above to line up your session with the swell peak.
Corona Del Mar Jetty is a point with a rock bottom, suited to intermediate surfers. Corona del Mar Jetty is a rocky point break that wraps around a scenic headland in one of Orange County's most exclusive coastal communities. The break produces peeling right-handers when southern swells wrap into the protected cove, with the jetty providing structure that shapes consistent, quality waves. This spot attracts both experienced locals and visitors seeking polished waves in a picturesque setting, though its popularity and rocky terrain demand respect and solid wave knowledge.
The prime season at Corona Del Mar Jetty is fall, when swell direction, wind patterns, and water temps line up most consistently. Outside the peak season you can still score, but you'll need to watch the forecast closely for the right windows.
Common hazards at Corona Del Mar Jetty include rocks, strong currents, localism, sea urchins. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
Our Corona Del Mar Jetty 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. We also verify our offshore swell predictions against NOAA buoy measurements daily — see our accuracy page for those swell-verification metrics (buoys measure open-water swell, not breaking surf size).
