Seal Beach Pier Surf Forecast, Orange County, California
Orange County, California
Current Conditions
Very PoorWave Height
0-1ft
flat to ankle high
Swell Period
10.95s
Wind
9mph
S / Gusts 15mph
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 daysTue, Mar 310-1ft
Very Poor6am9am12pm3pm
Wed, Apr 11-2ft
PoorNot the most exciting day — 0-1ft and poor conditions with gentle NNE breeze.
6am9am12pm3pm
9s SSW|3-5mph NNW
Thu, Apr 22-3ft
PoorNot the most exciting day — 1-2ft and poor conditions with light WNW winds.
6am9am12pm3pm
9s SSW|6-8mph WNW
Forecast Charts
Seal Beach Pier Surf Spot Guide
Break
Beach
Bottom
Sand
Level
Beginner
Crowd
Heavy
Best Swell
S
Best Wind
NE
Season
Fall
Seal Beach Pier is a sandy beach break located at the northernmost point of Orange County, offering accessible, peaky waves that work best during fall and winter swells from the south. The beach faces northeast (NNE), making it ideal for consistent offshore winds from the northwest that groom the faces and help shape well-formed walls. This popular, heavily-trafficked spot is perfect for learners and intermediate surfers seeking user-friendly conditions near urban convenience.
Pier pilingsHeavy crowdsLocalism
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
Seal Beach Pier Surf Forecast FAQ
What is the current surf forecast for Seal Beach Pier?
The current wave height at Seal Beach Pier is 0-1ft with a 10.95s swell period. Wind is S at 9mph. Conditions are rated Very Poor.
How accurate is the Seal Beach Pier surf forecast?
Our Seal Beach Pier 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 Seal Beach Pier?
The current breaking wave height at Seal Beach Pier is 0-1ft, 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 Seal Beach Pier?
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Seal Beach Pier is Thursday from 9 AM to 12 PM with 2ft waves, a 5.55s swell period, and conditions rated Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.