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Bolsa Chica Jetties Surf Forecast

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Orange County, California

Bolsa Chica Jetties surf spot

Current Conditions

Poor
Wave Height
1-2ft
ankle to knee high
Swell Period
15.85s
Wind
2mph
S / Gusts 2mph
Conditions
Poor
Active Swells
Primary
0.9ft @ 3sW
Secondary
0.7ft @ 16sSW
Tertiary
0.5ft @ 11sSSW

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Spot Guide

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

Bolsa Chica Jetties is a sandy beach break protected by rock jetties that create a natural amphitheater for wave formation along Orange County's coast. The jetties help shape and contain swells, producing consistent, mellow waves ideal for beginners and intermediate surfers looking to practice fundamentals in a forgiving environment. This spot works best during fall and winter swells when southern and southwestern energy wraps into the break, offering fun, predictable conditions throughout the day.

Jetty rocksCrowd during peak timesOccasional strong rip currents

Forecast Charts

Daily Forecast

Thu, Mar 26Very Poor

A slow one — 0-1ft waves and poor conditions with calm winds.

6am9am12pm3pm
13s SW|Calm
Fri, Mar 27Very Poor

Pretty quiet out there — 0-1ft and mostly very poor with barely a breath of wind.

6am9am12pm3pm
7s W|Calm
Sat, Mar 28Very Poor

Not the most exciting day — 0-1ft and very poor conditions with barely a breath of wind.

6am9am12pm3pm
6s WSW|Calm
Sun, Mar 29Very Poor

Pretty quiet out there — 0-1ft and mostly very poor with calm winds.

6am9am12pm3pm
4s W|Calm
Mon, Mar 30Very Poor

Slim pickings today — Flat and very poor with calm winds.

6am9am12pm3pm
5s WSW|Calm

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Bolsa Chica Jetties Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Bolsa Chica Jetties?
The current wave height at Bolsa Chica Jetties is 1-2ft with a 15.85s swell period. Wind is S at 2mph. Conditions are rated Poor.
How accurate is the Bolsa Chica Jetties surf forecast?
Our Bolsa Chica Jetties 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.