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Surfside Jetty Surf Forecast, Orange County, California

Orange County, California

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Surfside Jetty surf spot

Current Conditions

Poor
Wave Height
1-2+ft
ankle to knee high
Swell Period
10.95s
Wind
11mph
S / Gusts 16mph
Conditions
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 311-2ft
Poor
6am9am12pm3pm
Wed, Apr 11-2ft
Poor

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

6am9am12pm3pm
9s SSW|3-5mph NNW
Thu, Apr 22-3ft
Poor

Hold off if you can — morning starts out poor with 1-2ft waves. Afternoon shapes up better with 2-3ft and fair conditions.

6am9am12pm3pm
9s SSW|7-9mph WNW
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Forecast Charts

Surfside Jetty Surf Spot Guide

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

Surfside Jetty is a sandy beach break in Orange County that benefits from the protective jetty structure, which helps shape and organize incoming swells into rideable waves. The spot works best during fall and winter swells when southern and southwestern Pacific swells wrap around the Southern California coast, creating consistent peaks along the sandy bottom. The relatively mellow conditions and beach break nature make this an accessible spot for developing surfers looking to practice their fundamentals in a forgiving environment.

JettyCrowded during swellOccasional strong currents

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

Surfside Jetty Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Surfside Jetty?
The current wave height at Surfside Jetty is 1-2+ft with a 10.95s swell period. Wind is S at 11mph. Conditions are rated Poor.
How accurate is the Surfside Jetty surf forecast?
Our Surfside 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 Surfside Jetty?
The current breaking wave height at Surfside Jetty is 1-2+ft, 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 Surfside Jetty?
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Surfside Jetty is Thursday from 10 AM to 1 PM with 3ft waves, a 5.6s swell period, and conditions rated Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.