Dana Point Surf Report & Forecast
Dana Point, California
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Current Surf Conditions at Dana Point
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🌬️ WIND
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W
2
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kt
🌊 SWELL
N
E
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W
1.2
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ft
SWELL
HEIGHT
HEIGHT
1.2ft
SWELL
PERIOD
PERIOD
6s
WIND GUSTS
2kt
AIR TEMP
17°C
SECONDARY
SWELL
SWELL
0.8ft @
14s
14s
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 | FAIR | 1ft | 5s | W | 1kt | NW | 1kt | 14°C | 12°C | 0mm |
| 1:00 AM | FAIR | 1.1ft | 5s | W | 1kt | N | 1kt | 14°C | 12°C | 0mm |
| 2:00 AM | GOOD | 1.1ft | 5s | W | 1kt | ENE | 1kt | 14°C | 12°C | 0mm |
| 3:00 AM | GOOD | 1.2ft | 5s | W | 1kt | SE | 2kt | 14°C | 11°C | 0mm |
| 4:00 AM | GOOD | 1.2ft | 5s | W | 2kt | ESE | 2kt | 14°C | 11°C | 0mm |
| 5:00 AM | GOOD | 1.3ft | 5s | W | 2kt | ESE | 2kt | 14°C | 10°C | 0mm |
| 6:00 AM | GOOD | 1.3ft | 6s | W | 2kt | ESE | 2kt | 13°C | 10°C | 0mm |
| 7:00 AM | FAIR | 1.3ft | 6s | W | 2kt | SE | 2kt | 14°C | 11°C | 0mm |
| 8:00 AM | FAIR | 1.3ft | 6s | W | 2kt | S | 2kt | 15°C | 13°C | 0mm |
| 9:00 AM | FAIR | 1.3ft | 6s | W | 1kt | SSW | 1kt | 15°C | 14°C | 0mm |
| 10:00 AM | FAIR | 1.2ft | 6s | W | 2kt | SW | 2kt | 17°C | 21°C | 0mm |
| 11:00 AM | FAIR | 1.2ft | 6s | W | 3kt | SW | 2kt | 19°C | 27°C | 0mm |
| 12:00 PM | FAIR | 1.1ft | 6s | W | 4kt | WSW | 2kt | 20°C | 33°C | 0mm |
| 1:00 PM | FAIR | 1.1ft | 5s | W | 5kt | WSW | 3kt | 21°C | 34°C | 0mm |
| 2:00 PM | FAIR | 1ft | 5s | W | 6kt | WSW | 4kt | 21°C | 35°C | 0mm |
| 3:00 PM | FAIR | 1ft | 5s | W | 7kt | WSW | 5kt | 22°C | 35°C | 0mm |
| 4:00 PM | FAIR | 1ft | 7s | W | 7kt | WSW | 5kt | 21°C | 31°C | 0mm |
| 5:00 PM | FAIR | 0.9ft | 8s | W | 6kt | WSW | 5kt | 20°C | 27°C | 0mm |
| 6:00 PM | GOOD | 0.9ft | 9s | W | 5kt | WSW | 4kt | 19°C | 23°C | 0mm |
| 7:00 PM | GOOD | 1.1ft | 8s | W | 4kt | SSW | 4kt | 18°C | 20°C | 0mm |
| 8:00 PM | GOOD | 1.2ft | 6s | W | 3kt | S | 3kt | 17°C | 17°C | 0mm |
| 9:00 PM | FAIR | 1.4ft | 5s | W | 3kt | SE | 3kt | 15°C | 14°C | 0mm |
| 10:00 PM | GOOD | 1.5ft | 5s | W | 3kt | SE | 3kt | 15°C | 14°C | 0mm |
| 11:00 PM | GOOD | 1.6ft | 5s | W | 4kt | SE | 4kt | 15°C | 13°C | 0mm |
Tuesday
Oct 28GOOD20 good hours
🌊 1.5-1.9ft 💨 2-7kt 🌡️ 14-24°C
Wednesday
Oct 29GOOD20 good hours
🌊 1.1-1.7ft 💨 1-6kt 🌡️ 17-29°C
Thursday
Oct 30GOOD16 good hours
🌊 0.9-1.1ft 💨 1-6kt 🌡️ 19-29°C
Friday
Oct 31GOOD3 excellent hours
🌊 1.0-1.2ft 💨 0-6kt 🌡️ 17-28°C
Saturday
Nov 1GOOD6 excellent hours
🌊 1.1-1.5ft 💨 0-6kt 🌡️ 16-27°C
Sunday
Nov 2GOOD2 excellent hours
🌊 1.6-2.0ft 💨 0-7kt 🌡️ 17-28°C
Forecast Summary
Best Day:Check forecast for optimal conditions
Average Swell:1.4ft @ 6s
Wind Conditions:1-7kt NW
Water Temperature:10-37°C
Local Knowledge & Surf Guide
Local Knowledge
Dana Point in Orange County is an exposed beach and reef break offering fairly consistent surf year-round. It works best with distant groundswells from the west-southwest and offshore winds from the east-northeast, with optimal conditions around mid tide on a rising tide. Winter, especially January, provides the most consistent clean waves. The spot can get crowded when surf is good, and surfers should be cautious of hazards including rips, rocks, man-made dangers like buoys, and pollution.
Best Swell Direction: W
Bottom Type: Sand and Reef
Location: Town: Dana Point | County: Orange County | State: California | Country: United States | Postcode: 92629 | Road: Dana Strand Road | Full Address: Dana Strand Road, The Strand, Dana Point, Orange County, California, 92629, United States
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