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Dana Point surf Forecast / CAL – Orange County / USA

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 am Friday 26 Apr 2024 PDT
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Dana Point surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Dana Point sea temperature is 16.2°C (Statistics for 26 Apr 1981-2005 - mean: 15.4 °C max: 17.9 °C min: 13.8 °C)
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Dana Point surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Dana Point sea temperature is 16.2°C (Statistics for 26 Apr 1981-2005 - mean: 15.4 °C max: 17.9 °C min: 13.8 °C)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Dana Point this week:

The surf forecast for Dana Point over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Apr 26) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 1.4m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.7m and 18s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be onshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Dana Point in the next 12 days are 3.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Apr 26) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 2s period and expected on Wednesday (May 01) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11AM (Fri 26th Apr)5.5ft (1.7m) 8s
Best Surf 5AM (Sat 27th Apr)10ft (3.0m) 9s
Most Powerful11PM (Fri 26th Apr)11ft (3.5m) 9s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Dana Point over the next 12 days.

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Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Monday
06
Tuesday
07
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.7
W
1.9
W
3
W
1.6
W
1.2
W
1.4
W
0.6
SSW
0.9
W
1.3
W
1.3
W
1.2
W
1.1
W
1
W
0.9
W
0.8
W
0.9
W
0.5
SW
0.5
SW
0.6
SSW
0.6
SSW
0.6
SSW
0.6
SSW
0.4
SW
0.6
SSW
0.5
SW
0.4
SSW
0.6
SSW
0.6
SSW
0.6
SSW
0.5
SW
0.3
SSW
0.4
SSW
0.5
SSW
0.8
SSW
0.7
SSW
0.8
SSW
Period(s) (?)88989815109101012111111101816161616151814141615141414212018181816
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)3864541345364220283144151269346302322244191149177150129169169162142103140102991521401389289129195352318298
Wind
(km/h)
10
SW
20
WSW
10
NW
20
SSE
10
SSW
10
SE
10
SSW
10
WSW
10
SE
10
S
10
SSW
15
SE
15
S
10
SSW
15
SSE
15
S
10
SSW
5
SSE
10
SSW
10
WSW
5
SW
10
WSW
10
W
5
S
10
SSW
10
SSW
10
S
5
SW
10
WSW
5
SW
5
SSW
10
W
5
SSW
10
SW
5
SSE
5
SSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
ononcross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
on
oncross-
off
crosscross-
on
cross-
off
crosscross-
on
crosscrosscross-
on
crosscross-
on
onglassononglasscross-
on
cross-
on
crossononglassglassonglasscross-
on
crossglass
High Tide
/ height (m)
12:05PM
1.42
10:45PM
2.13
1:11PM
1.33
11:21PM
2.08
2:58PM
1.30
12:07AM
2.01
1:13AM
1.91
5:58PM
1.48
2:47AM
1.84
6:14PM
1.61
4:24AM
1.81
6:37PM
1.77
5:44AM
1.83
7:04PM
1.95
6:51AM
1.85
7:33PM
2.13
7:51AM
1.85
8:04PM
2.29
8:47AM
1.81
8:37PM
2.41
9:42AM
1.75
9:11PM
2.46
Low Tide
/ height (m)
4:16PM
1.13
6:23AM
0.39
4:33PM
1.21
7:21AM
0.44
4:42PM
1.29
8:32AM
0.47
9:46AM
0.45
8:44PM
1.43
10:50AM
0.42
10:54PM
1.30
11:41AM
0.39
12:08AM
1.07
12:25PM
0.40
1:04AM
0.79
1:05PM
0.45
1:54AM
0.52
1:42PM
0.54
2:41AM
0.28
2:19PM
0.66
3:28AM
0.11
2:55PM
0.79
4:14AM
0.02
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Monday
06
Tuesday
07
Sunrise6:07--6:05--6:03--6:03--6:01--6:01--6:00--6:00--5:58--5:58--5:56--5:56--
Sunset-7:30--7:30--7:30--7:31--7:32--7:34--7:35--7:35--7:36--7:37--7:37--7:37-
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Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C141515161615161616161616151615161615161716181917181817191818192019191919
Feels °C (?)131210131414151415141515131415141415151616171716171716181718191919191818

Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Sat morning, min 14°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon morning, min 14°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri afternoon, min 15°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light.

Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Mon afternoon, min 17°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

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Information about the Dana Point Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Dana Point provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Dana Point can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Dana Point 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 (Dana Point) 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 Dana Point 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.

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