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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 Monday (Jan 20) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 14s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Ballona Creek and Jetty in the next 12 days are 1.9m 7s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jan 25) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Monday (Jan 20) at 10PM.
Wave Type | Time (PST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
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Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Mon 20th Jan) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 16s |
Best Surf | 7PM (Mon 20th Jan) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 16s |
Most Powerful | 7PM (Sat 25th Jan) | 6ft (1.9m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ballona Creek and Jetty over the next 12 days.
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Period(s) (?) | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 11 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 9 | 16 | 15 | 8 | 8 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 13 |
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Energy (?) | 146 | 83 | 134 | 75 | 76 | 72 | 68 | 39 | 35 | 33 | 32 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 40 | 21 | 219 | 199 | 113 | 47 | 33 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 26 | 19 | 18 | 21 | 21 | 14 | 14 | 13 |
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Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | glass | on | off | cross- off | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross- off | glass | on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | glass | on | cross- off | glass | on | glass | off | on | cross- off | cross- off | on | glass | cross- off | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 1:03PM 1.34 | 2:21AM 1.74 | 3:02PM 1.19 | 3:12AM 1.78 | 6:11PM 1.20 | 4:07AM 1.84 | 7:31PM 1.29 | 4:59AM 1.94 | 7:59PM 1.37 | 5:46AM 2.05 | 8:23PM 1.43 | 6:29AM 2.19 | 8:46PM 1.49 | 7:09AM 2.31 | 9:11PM 1.54 | 7:49AM 2.41 | 9:38PM 1.60 | 8:28AM 2.44 | 10:06PM 1.67 | 9:09AM 2.41 | 10:37PM 1.75 | 9:51AM 2.29 | 11:11PM 1.83 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 7:01PM 0.91 | 9:54AM 0.99 | 7:27PM 1.06 | 11:22AM 0.83 | 8:11PM 1.18 | 12:16PM 0.66 | 9:51PM 1.26 | 12:56PM 0.49 | 11:10PM 1.27 | 1:30PM 0.33 | 12:05AM 1.24 | 2:03PM 0.19 | 12:50AM 1.17 | 2:36PM 0.08 | 1:32AM 1.09 | 3:08PM 0.02 | 2:14AM 1.01 | 3:40PM 0.00 | 2:58AM 0.94 | 4:12PM 0.05 | 3:46AM 0.88 | 4:45PM 0.16 | ||||||||||||||
Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sunrise | 6:56 | - | - | 6:56 | - | - | 6:56 | - | - | 6:56 | - | - | 6:54 | - | - | 6:54 | - | - | 6:54 | - | - | 6:54 | - | - | 6:52 | - | - | 6:52 | - | - | 6:52 | - | - | 6:50 | - | - |
Sunset | - | 5:12 | - | - | 5:13 | - | - | 5:14 | - | - | 5:15 | - | - | 5:15 | - | - | 5:16 | - | - | 5:17 | - | - | 5:19 | - | - | 5:20 | - | - | 5:21 | - | - | 5:22 | - | - | 5:22 | - |
Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Temp. °C | 17 | 18 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 24 | 23 | 21 | 20 | 17 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 15 |
Feels °C (?) | 15 | 14 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 15 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 12 |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Wed morning, min 11°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 24°C on Thu morning, min 9°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri morning, fresh winds from the W by Sat afternoon). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Tue morning, min 9°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu morning, min 13°C on Wed morning). 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.