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Dana Point Surf Forecast
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Dana Point surfForecast / CAL – Orange County / USA
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 3 pm Monday 20 Jan 2025 PST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Dana Point this week:
The surf forecast for Dana Point over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Jan 20) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Dana Point in the next 12 days are 1.6m 7s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jan 26) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Jan 21) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (PST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Mon 20th Jan) | 2ft (0.6m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Tue 21st Jan) | 2ft (0.6m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Sun 26th Jan) | 5ft (1.6m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Dana Point over the next 12 days.
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| Period(s) (?) | 16 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 |
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| Energy (?) | 196 | 198 | 107 | 179 | 169 | 115 | 113 | 59 | 56 | 55 | 17 | 59 | 52 | 46 | 41 | 108 | 239 | 98 | 62 | 35 | 17 | 17 | 14 | 51 | 50 | 57 | 82 | 81 | 72 | 67 | 67 | 61 | 31 | 55 | 30 | 34 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | off | cross- on | cross- on | off | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | glass | cross- on | glass | on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- on | on | on | on | cross- on | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross | glass | on | glass | glass | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | glass | glass | glass | cross- off | cross- on |
High Tide / height (m) | 2:15AM 1.74 | 2:55PM 1.19 | 3:07AM 1.77 | 6:06PM 1.20 | 4:03AM 1.84 | 7:25PM 1.29 | 4:56AM 1.93 | 7:54PM 1.37 | 5:43AM 2.05 | 8:17PM 1.43 | 6:26AM 2.18 | 8:41PM 1.49 | 7:06AM 2.31 | 9:05PM 1.54 | 7:45AM 2.40 | 9:32PM 1.60 | 8:25AM 2.44 | 10:01PM 1.67 | 9:05AM 2.40 | 10:32PM 1.75 | 9:47AM 2.29 | 11:05PM 1.83 | 10:32AM 2.09 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 6:55PM 0.91 | 9:48AM 1.00 | 7:22PM 1.06 | 11:18AM 0.84 | 8:07PM 1.18 | 12:12PM 0.67 | 9:49PM 1.26 | 12:52PM 0.50 | 11:08PM 1.27 | 1:26PM 0.34 | 12:03AM 1.23 | 1:59PM 0.20 | 12:47AM 1.16 | 2:31PM 0.09 | 1:29AM 1.08 | 3:03PM 0.02 | 2:10AM 1.00 | 3:35PM 0.01 | 2:54AM 0.93 | 4:08PM 0.06 | 3:41AM 0.88 | 4:40PM 0.16 | 4:34AM 0.84 | |||||||||||||
Mon 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Sat 01 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 6:52 | - | - | 6:52 | - | - | 6:52 | - | - | 6:50 | - | - | 6:50 | - | - | 6:50 | - | - | 6:50 | - | - | 6:48 | - | - | 6:48 | - | - | 6:48 | - | - | 6:47 | - | - | 6:47 |
| Sunset | 5:09 | - | - | 5:10 | - | - | 5:12 | - | - | 5:13 | - | - | 5:14 | - | - | 5:15 | - | - | 5:15 | - | - | 5:16 | - | - | 5:17 | - | - | 5:19 | - | - | 5:20 | - | - | 5:21 | - | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 19 | 15 | 18 | 21 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 22 | 23 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 15 |
| Feels °C (?) | 10 | 9 | 11 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 8 | 4 | 5 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 13 |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Thu morning, min 12°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNE on Mon afternoon, calm by Tue night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 23°C on Thu afternoon, min 11°C on Sat afternoon). Winds increasing (calm on Thu afternoon, fresh winds from the W by Sat afternoon). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Mon morning, min 10°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 afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Dana Point Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Dana Point provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Dana Point can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Dana Point 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 (Dana Point) 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 Dana Point 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.
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