204s Surf Report & Forecast
Dana Point, California
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🌬️ WIND
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E
S
W
3
kt
kt
🌊 SWELL
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E
S
W
1.7
ft
ft
SWELL
HEIGHT
HEIGHT
1.7ft
SWELL
PERIOD
PERIOD
6s
WIND GUSTS
3kt
AIR TEMP
18°C
SECONDARY
SWELL
SWELL
1.3ft @
12s
12s
PRECIPITATION
0mm
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📊 7-Day Detailed Forecast
Expandable daily forecasts with hourly details| Time | Quality | Swell Height | Period | Swell Dir | Wind Speed | Wind Dir | Gusts | Air Temp | Water Temp | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | GOOD | 1.5ft | 10s | SSW | 3kt | SE | 3kt | 14°C | 18°C | 0mm |
| 1:00 AM | GOOD | 1.6ft | 9s | SW | 3kt | SE | 4kt | 13°C | 18°C | 0mm |
| 2:00 AM | GOOD | 1.6ft | 7s | WSW | 3kt | ESE | 4kt | 13°C | 18°C | 0mm |
| 3:00 AM | POOR | 1.7ft | 6s | W | 4kt | ESE | 4kt | 13°C | 17°C | 0mm |
| 4:00 AM | POOR | 1.8ft | 6s | W | 3kt | ESE | 4kt | 13°C | 17°C | 0mm |
| 5:00 AM | POOR | 1.9ft | 6s | W | 3kt | ESE | 4kt | 13°C | 17°C | 0mm |
| 6:00 AM | GOOD | 2ft | 6s | W | 3kt | ESE | 3kt | 13°C | 17°C | 0mm |
| 7:00 AM | FAIR | 1.9ft | 6s | W | 3kt | ESE | 3kt | 14°C | 17°C | 0mm |
| 8:00 AM | FAIR | 1.8ft | 6s | W | 3kt | SE | 3kt | 15°C | 17°C | 0mm |
| 9:00 AM | FAIR | 1.8ft | 6s | W | 3kt | SE | 3kt | 16°C | 17°C | 0mm |
| 10:00 AM | FAIR | 1.7ft | 6s | W | 3kt | SSE | 3kt | 18°C | 17°C | 0mm |
| 11:00 AM | FAIR | 1.6ft | 6s | W | 4kt | SSE | 3kt | 19°C | 17°C | 0mm |
| 12:00 PM | FAIR | 1.6ft | 6s | W | 4kt | S | 3kt | 20°C | 17°C | 0mm |
| 1:00 PM | POOR | 1.5ft | 6s | W | 6kt | S | 4kt | 21°C | 17°C | 0mm |
| 2:00 PM | POOR | 1.5ft | 6s | W | 7kt | SSW | 5kt | 22°C | 18°C | 0mm |
| 3:00 PM | POOR | 1.5ft | 6s | W | 9kt | SSW | 7kt | 23°C | 18°C | 0mm |
| 4:00 PM | FAIR | 1.4ft | 7s | WSW | 8kt | SW | 7kt | 22°C | 18°C | 0mm |
| 5:00 PM | FAIR | 1.3ft | 8s | WSW | 7kt | SW | 6kt | 21°C | 18°C | 0mm |
| 6:00 PM | FAIR | 1.2ft | 9s | SW | 6kt | WSW | 6kt | 20°C | 18°C | 0mm |
| 7:00 PM | FAIR | 1.3ft | 8s | SW | 5kt | WSW | 6kt | 18°C | 18°C | 0mm |
| 8:00 PM | GOOD | 1.3ft | 8s | SW | 5kt | WSW | 5kt | 17°C | 18°C | 0mm |
| 9:00 PM | GOOD | 1.3ft | 8s | SW | 4kt | WSW | 4kt | 15°C | 18°C | 0mm |
| 10:00 PM | GOOD | 1.4ft | 7s | WSW | 3kt | W | 3kt | 15°C | 18°C | 0mm |
| 11:00 PM | FAIR | 1.5ft | 6s | WSW | 2kt | W | 3kt | 15°C | 18°C | 0mm |
Friday
Apr 10FAIR7 good hours
🌊 1.3-1.7ft 💨 1-10kt 🌡️ 11-20°C
Saturday
Apr 11FAIR9 good hours
🌊 1.8-1.9ft 💨 1-11kt 🌡️ 11-18°C
Sunday
Apr 12GOOD14 good hours
🌊 1.9-2.0ft 💨 5-11kt 🌡️ 11-16°C
Monday
Apr 13GOOD9 good hours
🌊 1.7-2.2ft 💨 4-15kt 🌡️ 9-15°C
Tuesday
Apr 14GOOD13 good hours
🌊 1.3-2.5ft 💨 2-10kt 🌡️ 11-18°C
Wednesday
Apr 15GOOD1 excellent hours
🌊 1.3-2.0ft 💨 1-9kt 🌡️ 10-19°C
Forecast Summary
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Average Swell:1.5ft @ 11s
Wind Conditions:1-10kt SE
Water Temperature:17-20°C
Local Knowledge & Surf Guide
Local Knowledge
204s in Orange County is an exposed beach break with fairly consistent surf, especially favorable during the summer months. The break works best with offshore winds from the northeast and clean groundswells from the south-southwest, offering both left and right-hand waves. Ideal conditions occur around mid tide as it rises. The spot can get crowded, and the high surfer density may become a hazard—wearing a helmet is advisable.
Best Swell Direction: SW
Bottom Type: Sand
Location: Town: Dana Point | Suburb: Capistrano Beach | County: Orange County | State: California | Country: United States | Postcode: 92624 | Road: Beach Road | Full Address: 35701, Beach Road, Capistrano Beach, Dana Point, Orange County, California, 92624, United States
Ideal Conditions
This spot performs best under these specific conditions. Forecasts take these into account when rating surf quality.
Ideal Swell DirectionSSW
Ideal Wind DirectionNE
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