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Ballona Creek and Jetty surf Forecast / CAL – LA County / USA

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 pm Wednesday 17 Apr 2024 PDT
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Ballona Creek and Jetty surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Ballona Creek and Jetty sea temperature is 14.7°C (Statistics for 17 Apr 1981-2005 - mean: 14.5 °C max: 16.6 °C min: 13.0 °C)
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Ballona Creek and Jetty surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Ballona Creek and Jetty sea temperature is 14.7°C (Statistics for 17 Apr 1981-2005 - mean: 14.5 °C max: 16.6 °C min: 13.0 °C)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Ballona Creek and Jetty this week:

The surf forecast for Ballona Creek and Jetty over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 18) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 24s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Ballona Creek and Jetty in the next 12 days are 0.8m 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 18) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Thu 18th Apr)2.5ft (0.8m) 16s
Best Surf 2AM (Thu 18th Apr)2.5ft (0.8m) 16s
Most Powerful 2AM (Thu 18th Apr)2.5ft (0.8m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ballona Creek and Jetty over the next 12 days.

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Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Mon
29
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.8
SSW
0.8
SSW
0.7
SSW
0.6
SSW
0.6
SSW
0.6
SSW
0.5
SSW
0.5
SW
0.5
SW
0.4
SSW
0.4
SW
0.5
SW
0.5
SW
0.4
SW
0.5
SW
0.5
SW
0.4
SSW
0.4
SW
0.4
SW
1.1
W
0.5
SW
1.6
WNW
0.4
SW
0.4
SW
0.4
SW
0.6
SW
0.5
SW
1.8
W
1.2
W
1.6
W
2.5
WNW
1.1
W
0.9
W
0.4
SW
0.4
SW
0.4
SW
Period(s) (?)1616151414141418181816161616161618161661671919181817899987151414
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)322273225165163160105155155106951321278812412410291868811926996898024614535721938987213386555453
Wind
(km/h)
5
SSE
10
SSE
10
SW
5
SSE
10
S
15
SW
10
SE
10
S
15
SW
5
SSW
10
SW
15
SW
5
SSE
15
S
15
SW
5
S
10
S
15
SW
10
SSW
10
SSW
20
WSW
5
WSW
10
S
15
WSW
10
W
10
SSW
20
SW
15
SSE
10
E
15
WSW
5
NE
5
SSW
20
WSW
5
SE
10
S
15
SW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
glasscross-
on
onglasscross-
on
oncrosscross-
on
onglassononcrosscross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
on
oncross-
on
glasscross-
on
oncross-
on
ononcross-
on
cross-
off
onglasscross-
on
oncrosscross-
on
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
6:38AM
1.76
7:58PM
1.79
7:23AM
1.79
8:15PM
1.87
8:03AM
1.80
8:32PM
1.96
8:42AM
1.78
8:50PM
2.03
9:20AM
1.75
9:10PM
2.10
9:59AM
1.69
9:31PM
2.14
10:39AM
1.61
9:55PM
2.16
11:22AM
1.52
10:20PM
2.16
12:12PM
1.42
10:50PM
2.14
1:18PM
1.33
11:25PM
2.09
3:08PM
1.30
12:11AM
2.01
Low Tide
/ height (m)
1:06AM
1.11
1:21PM
0.50
1:42AM
0.95
1:48PM
0.54
2:14AM
0.80
2:12PM
0.59
2:45AM
0.65
2:36PM
0.66
3:16AM
0.52
2:58PM
0.75
3:49AM
0.41
3:20PM
0.85
4:23AM
0.35
3:42PM
0.95
5:00AM
0.33
4:02PM
1.05
5:41AM
0.35
4:20PM
1.14
6:28AM
0.39
4:37PM
1.22
7:26AM
0.43
4:44PM
1.29
8:37AM
0.46
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Mon
29
Sunrise-6:18--6:16--6:16--6:13--6:13--6:11--6:11--6:09--6:09--6:07--6:07--6:05-
Sunset--7:27--7:28--7:29--7:30--7:30--7:30--7:31--7:32--7:34--7:34--7:35--7:36
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Rain (mm)
---------------------------47-------
Temp. °C151919161717151718161919171716141415151515141516151515141415141516161616
Feels °C (?)141616151615131616161717161514121112121311101313111210111112111413141413

Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu morning, min 13°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun morning, min 13°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu afternoon, min 12°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Long Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Fri night. Very mild (max 16°C on Sun afternoon, min 13°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

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Information about the Ballona Creek and Jetty Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Ballona Creek and Jetty provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Ballona Creek and Jetty can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Ballona Creek and Jetty surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Ballona Creek and Jetty) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Ballona Creek and Jetty may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

Ballona Creek and Jetty is 6 km (4 miles) from the city of El Segundo. If you plan a vacation in Los Angeles County, look for hotels and other accommodation in El Segundo. El Segundo has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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