Orange County, California
Best window·Thursday 6AM–9AM·3ft·Fair
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Corona Del Mar Jetty, Orange County, California. Each day is rated based on breaking wave height, swell period, and wind — updated hourly from the latest NOAA GFS run.
Wed, Jun 24: 2–3ft, 18s period, rated Poor - Fair. The sweet spot is around midday — 2-3ft waves, glassy conditions, fair conditions. Early on is a little rough — give it until mid-morning to shape up.
Thu, Jun 25: 2–3ft, 17s period, rated Fair. Dawn patrol is the move — 2-3ft on SSW swell at 16s with calm winds. The WSW wind kicks in by afternoon — 6mph and poor by then.
Fri, Jun 26: 2–2ft, 15s period, rated Poor. First light looks cleanest — 2ft on SSW swell at 14s with calm winds. Onshore flow builds through the day to 10mph, bringing conditions down to poor.
Sat, Jun 27: 2–3ft, 18s period, rated Poor. Not the most exciting day — 2-3ft and poor conditions with 9mph from the SE.
Sun, Jun 28: 2–3ft, 17s period, rated Poor. Not the most exciting day — 2ft and poor conditions with 11mph from the SSE.
Corona del Mar Jetty is a rocky point break that wraps around a scenic headland in one of Orange County's most exclusive coastal communities. The break produces peeling right-handers when southern swells wrap into the protected cove, with the jetty providing structure that shapes consistent, quality waves. This spot attracts both experienced locals and visitors seeking polished waves in a picturesque setting, though its popularity and rocky terrain demand respect and solid wave knowledge.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Corona Del Mar Jetty is 2ft with a 16.9s swell period. Wind is W at 8mph and conditions are rated Poor - Fair. The forecast updates hourly so you can plan your session around the cleanest windows.
The current breaking wave height at Corona Del Mar Jetty is 2ft, produced by a 1.6ft SSW primary swell at 17s, a 1.5ft SSW secondary swell at 14s, a 0.7ft WSW wind swell swell at 4s. 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.
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Corona Del Mar Jetty is Thursday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 3ft waves, a 15.95s swell period, and conditions rated Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
Corona Del Mar Jetty works best with a S swell and NE winds. Offshore winds groom the face of the wave, while onshore winds turn it sloppy. Cross-offshore conditions usually produce the cleanest shape.
Tide plays a big role at Corona Del Mar Jetty. Mid tide works for most beach breaks, while reef and point breaks often prefer higher or lower stages. Use the tide chart above to line up your session with the swell peak.
Corona Del Mar Jetty is a point with a rock bottom, suited to intermediate surfers. Corona del Mar Jetty is a rocky point break that wraps around a scenic headland in one of Orange County's most exclusive coastal communities. The break produces peeling right-handers when southern swells wrap into the protected cove, with the jetty providing structure that shapes consistent, quality waves. This spot attracts both experienced locals and visitors seeking polished waves in a picturesque setting, though its popularity and rocky terrain demand respect and solid wave knowledge.
The prime season at Corona Del Mar Jetty is fall, when swell direction, wind patterns, and water temps line up most consistently. Outside the peak season you can still score, but you'll need to watch the forecast closely for the right windows.
Common hazards at Corona Del Mar Jetty include rocks, strong currents, localism, sea urchins. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
Our Corona Del Mar 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. Visit /public/accuracy for per-spot and regional performance metrics.
