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Corona Del Mar Jetty Surf Forecast, Orange County, California

Orange County, California

The Wedge1-2ftNewport Point1-2ftBlackies0-1ft
Corona Del Mar Jetty surf spot

Current Conditions

Poor
Wave Height
1-2ft
ankle to knee high
Swell Period
11s
Wind
10mph
S / Gusts 15mph
Conditions
Poor
Active Swells
Primary
0.9ft @ 3sS
Secondary
0.7ft @ 11sSSW
Tertiary
0.7ft @ 10sS

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Daily Forecast

3 of 5 days
Tue, Mar 311-2ft
Poor
6am9am12pm3pm
Wed, Apr 11-2ft
Poor

Slim pickings today — 1-2ft and poor with gentle ENE breeze.

6am9am12pm3pm
10s S|5-6mph W
Thu, Apr 22-3ft
Poor

A slow one — 1-2ft waves and poor conditions with light winds out of the NW.

6am9am12pm3pm
12s S|5-7mph NW
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Sat
3ft
Swell building Fri, Apr 3Fair

14s period — conditions are improving beyond your forecast

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Forecast Charts

Corona Del Mar Jetty Surf Spot Guide

Break
Point
Bottom
Rock
Level
Intermediate
Crowd
Heavy
Best Swell
S
Best Wind
NE
Season
Fall

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.

RocksStrong currentsLocalismSea urchins

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

Corona Del Mar Jetty Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Corona Del Mar Jetty?
The current wave height at Corona Del Mar Jetty is 1-2ft with a 11s swell period. Wind is S at 10mph. Conditions are rated Poor.
How accurate is the Corona Del Mar Jetty surf forecast?
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.
What is the breaking wave height at Corona Del Mar Jetty?
The current breaking wave height at Corona Del Mar Jetty is 1-2ft, produced by a 0.9ft S primary swell at 3s, a 0.7ft SSW secondary swell at 11s, a 0.7ft S tertiary swell at 10s. 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 Corona Del Mar Jetty?
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Corona Del Mar Jetty is Thursday from 10 AM to 1 PM with 3ft waves, a 14.6s swell period, and conditions rated Fair - Good. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.