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Ballona Creek and Jetty surf Forecast / CAL – LA County / USA

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 pm Sunday 19 May 2024 PDT
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Ballona Creek and Jetty surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Ballona Creek and Jetty sea temperature is 15.4°C (Statistics for 19 May 1981-2005 - mean: 15.4 °C max: 17.2 °C min: 13.5 °C)
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Ballona Creek and Jetty surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Ballona Creek and Jetty sea temperature is 15.4°C (Statistics for 19 May 1981-2005 - mean: 15.4 °C max: 17.2 °C min: 13.5 °C)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Ballona Creek and Jetty this week:

The surf forecast for Ballona Creek and Jetty over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 19) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 14s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 4s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be onshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Ballona Creek and Jetty in the next 12 days are 0.9m 17s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 20) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Sun 19th May)2.5ft (0.8m) 18s
Best Surf 2AM (Mon 20th May)3ft (0.9m) 17s
Most Powerful 2AM (Mon 20th May)3ft (0.9m) 17s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ballona Creek and Jetty over the next 12 days.

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Sun
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Fri
31
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.9
SW
0.9
SSW
0.9
SW
0.8
SSW
0.7
SW
0.9
SSW
0.8
SSW
0.7
SSW
0.7
SSW
0.7
SSW
0.6
SSW
0.5
SSW
0.5
SSW
0.5
SSW
0.4
SSW
0.4
SSW
0.4
SSW
0.4
SSW
0.3
SW
1.3
W
0.9
W
0.4
SSW
0.8
W
0.4
SW
0.4
SW
0.4
SW
0.4
SW
0.4
SW
1.1
W
0.8
W
0.7
W
1.2
W
0.4
SW
0.4
SW
0.4
SSW
0.4
SW
Period(s) (?)18171616161718161616151514141414141318661261717161616777818181616
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)44452238133025845939022622322014812112011879787770691236150461071076965641236048167808110765
Wind
(km/h)
15
WSW
5
SSW
10
SSE
20
WSW
5
S
10
SSW
15
SW
5
SW
15
SSW
15
SW
10
SE
15
SE
10
SSW
5
SSW
10
SW
15
SW
5
S
5
SSW
15
WSW
5
SE
10
SSE
15
WSW
5
S
10
SSW
15
WSW
5
E
10
SW
15
SW
5
SSE
10
SSW
15
SW
5
SE
15
S
10
SW
10
SE
10
SSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
oncross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
on
onglasscross-
on
oncrosscrosscross-
on
cross-
on
ononcross-
on
ononcrosscross-
on
onglassononglassononglassononcrosscross-
on
oncrosson
High Tide
/ height (m)
7:40PM
2.03
8:30AM
1.56
8:03PM
2.12
9:15AM
1.55
8:27PM
2.19
9:59AM
1.54
8:55PM
2.24
10:44AM
1.50
9:26PM
2.27
11:31AM
1.46
10:00PM
2.28
12:24PM
1.42
10:39PM
2.25
1:26PM
1.40
11:22PM
2.19
2:34PM
1.42
12:14AM
2.08
3:39PM
1.50
1:17AM
1.94
4:29PM
1.61
2:37AM
1.80
5:09PM
1.76
4:08AM
1.67
Low Tide
/ height (m)
2:27AM
0.54
1:43PM
0.90
3:01AM
0.40
2:10PM
0.97
3:36AM
0.29
2:38PM
1.04
4:12AM
0.22
3:06PM
1.10
4:52AM
0.18
3:35PM
1.16
5:36AM
0.18
4:07PM
1.21
6:24AM
0.21
4:47PM
1.26
7:16AM
0.25
5:44PM
1.32
8:11AM
0.30
7:14PM
1.36
9:07AM
0.36
9:08PM
1.31
10:01AM
0.43
10:47PM
1.13
10:51AM
0.52
Sun
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Fri
31
Sunrise--5:48--5:48--5:47--5:47--5:46--5:46--5:45--5:45--5:43--5:43--5:43--5:43
Sunset7:51--7:52--7:52--7:52--7:53--7:54--7:54--7:55--7:57--7:57--7:58--7:59--
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Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C161516171516161617171516171515161615161617171617171619191718191718181617
Feels °C (?)131415141114131515151414141414141414131315141315151518171717171616161515

Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon afternoon, min 13°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed afternoon, min 14°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue morning, min 14°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue afternoon, min 15°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

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Information about the Ballona Creek and Jetty Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Ballona Creek and Jetty provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Ballona Creek and Jetty can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Ballona Creek and Jetty surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Ballona Creek and Jetty) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Ballona Creek and Jetty may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

Ballona Creek and Jetty is 6 km (4 miles) from the city of El Segundo. If you plan a vacation in Los Angeles County, look for hotels and other accommodation in El Segundo. El Segundo has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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