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Seal Beach Pier Surf Forecast

Orange County, California

Seal Beach Pier surf spot

Current Conditions

Poor
Wave Height
1-2ft
ankle to knee high
Swell Period
15.85s
Wind
2mph
SE / Gusts 3mph
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
Heavy
Best Swell
S
Best Wind
NE
Season
Fall

Seal Beach Pier is a sandy beach break located at the northernmost point of Orange County, offering accessible, peaky waves that work best during fall and winter swells from the south. The beach faces northeast (NNE), making it ideal for consistent offshore winds from the northwest that groom the faces and help shape well-formed walls. This popular, heavily-trafficked spot is perfect for learners and intermediate surfers seeking user-friendly conditions near urban convenience.

Pier pilingsHeavy crowdsLocalism

Forecast Charts

Daily Forecast

Thu, Mar 26Poor

Slim pickings today — 1-2ft and poor with barely a breath of wind.

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

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

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

Pretty quiet out there — 0-1ft and mostly very poor with glassy conditions.

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

Slim pickings today — 1-2ft and poor with calm winds.

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

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

6am9am12pm3pm
5s WSW|Calm

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Seal Beach Pier Surf Forecast FAQ

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