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Santa Ana River Jetties Surf Forecast

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Orange County, California

Santa Ana River Jetties surf spot

Current Conditions

Poor
Wave Height
1-2ft
ankle to knee high
Swell Period
15.65s
Wind
1mph
NW / Gusts 2mph
Conditions
Poor
Active Swells
Primary
0.8ft @ 16sSSW
Secondary
0.5ft @ 11sS
Tertiary
0.5ft @ 13sS

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Spot Guide

Break
Rivermouth
Bottom
Sand
Level
Intermediate
Crowd
Moderate
Best Swell
SSW
Best Wind
NE
Season
Fall

Santa Ana River Jetties is a dynamic rivermouth break where the Santa Ana River meets the Pacific, creating shifting sandbars and variable wave formations depending on river flow and swell conditions. The jetties themselves provide structure that helps organize swells and create more defined peaks, making it a fun option for intermediate surfers looking to escape some of the region's heavier breaks. Water quality can fluctuate based on river conditions, but when clean swells align with good river flow, this spot offers fun, approachable waves with solid walls.

River currentsSandbars shift frequentlyWater quality issues after rainJetty rocks

Forecast Charts

Daily Forecast

Thu, Mar 26Poor

Not the most exciting day — 1-2ft and poor conditions with calm winds.

6am9am12pm3pm
16s SSW|Calm
Fri, Mar 27Fair

Steady 2-3ft waves on offer on W swell at 10s — calm winds.

6am9am12pm3pm
9s W|Calm
Sat, Mar 28Poor

A slow one — 1-2ft waves and poor conditions with barely a breath of wind.

6am9am12pm3pm
14s SSW|Calm
Sun, Mar 29Fair

Expect 2-3ft all day on SW swell at 9s with calm winds — nothing amazing but surfable.

6am9am12pm3pm
5s W|Calm
Mon, Mar 30Poor

Pretty quiet out there — 1-2ft and mostly poor with glassy conditions.

6am9am12pm3pm
12s S|Calm

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Santa Ana River Jetties Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Santa Ana River Jetties?
The current wave height at Santa Ana River Jetties is 1-2ft with a 15.65s swell period. Wind is NW at 1mph. Conditions are rated Poor.
How accurate is the Santa Ana River Jetties surf forecast?
Our Santa Ana River 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.