Orange County, California
Best window·Thursday 6AM–9AM·3ft·Fair
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Surfside 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: 3–4ft, 18s period, rated Fair. Dawn patrol is the move — 3-4ft on SSW swell at 17s with calm winds. The WSW wind kicks in by afternoon — 6mph and poor - fair by then.
Thu, Jun 25: 3–4ft, 17s period, rated Fair. Dawn patrol is the move — 3-4ft on SSW swell at 16s with glassy conditions. Onshore flow builds through the day to 13mph, bringing conditions down to poor.
Fri, Jun 26: 2–3ft, 15s period, rated Poor - Fair. Pretty quiet out there — 2-3ft and mostly poor - fair with barely a breath of wind. Winds do pick up a bit by the afternoon to 12mph.
Sat, Jun 27: 3–4ft, 17s period, rated Poor. Skip the dawn patrol — 2-3ft and poor early on. Things come together by the afternoon with 3-4ft at poor - fair.
Sun, Jun 28: 2–3ft, 17s period, rated Poor. Slim pickings today — 2-3ft and poor with 11mph SE winds.
Surfside Jetty is a sandy beach break in Orange County that benefits from the protective jetty structure, which helps shape and organize incoming swells into rideable waves. The spot works best during fall and winter swells when southern and southwestern Pacific swells wrap around the Southern California coast, creating consistent peaks along the sandy bottom. The relatively mellow conditions and beach break nature make this an accessible spot for developing surfers looking to practice their fundamentals in a forgiving environment.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Surfside Jetty is 2-4ft with a 16.8s swell period. Wind is WSW at 11mph and conditions are rated Poor. The forecast updates hourly so you can plan your session around the cleanest windows.
The current breaking wave height at Surfside Jetty is 2-4ft, produced by a 1.4ft SSW primary swell at 17s, a 0.3ft SW secondary swell at 14s, a 1.2ft WSW wind swell swell at 3s. 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 Surfside Jetty is Thursday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 3ft waves, a 15.85s swell period, and conditions rated Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
Surfside Jetty works best with a SSW 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 Surfside 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.
Surfside Jetty is a beach with a sand bottom, suited to beginner surfers. Surfside Jetty is a sandy beach break in Orange County that benefits from the protective jetty structure, which helps shape and organize incoming swells into rideable waves. The spot works best during fall and winter swells when southern and southwestern Pacific swells wrap around the Southern California coast, creating consistent peaks along the sandy bottom. The relatively mellow conditions and beach break nature make this an accessible spot for developing surfers looking to practice their fundamentals in a forgiving environment.
The prime season at Surfside 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 Surfside Jetty include jetty, crowded during swell, occasional strong currents. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
Our Surfside 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.
