Orange County, California
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.
Sat, May 16: 1–2ft, 15s period, rated Poor. Slim pickings today — 0-1ft and very poor with light SW winds. Winds do pick up a bit by the afternoon to 11mph.
Sun, May 17: 2–3ft, 15s period, rated Poor - Fair. Pretty quiet out there — 2-3ft and mostly poor - fair with 11mph from the SSE.
Mon, May 18: 1–2ft, 16s period, rated Poor. Aim for the middle of the day — 2-3ft on W swell at 8s with 8mph S winds. Morning is a bit bumpy but things clean up by late morning.
Tue, May 19: 0–1ft, 16s period, rated Poor. A slow one — 1-2ft waves and poor conditions with glassy conditions. Winds do pick up a bit by the afternoon to 11mph.
Wed, May 20: 0–1ft, 14s period, rated Very Poor. Pretty quiet out there — 0-1ft and mostly very poor with glassy conditions. Afternoon breeze fills in 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 15.35s swell period. Wind is WSW at 3mph 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 1.5ft SSW primary swell at 13s, a 1ft W secondary swell at 10s, a 1ft S tertiary swell at 16s. 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 Sunday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 3ft waves, a 13.95s swell period, and conditions rated Poor - 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. See the forecast accuracy card above for per-spot and regional performance metrics.
