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Cottons Point surf Forecast / CAL – Orange County / USA

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 am Thursday 25 Apr 2024 PDT
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Cottons Point surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Cottons Point sea temperature is 16.2°C (Statistics for 25 Apr 1981-2005 - mean: 15.5 °C max: 18.0 °C min: 13.9 °C)
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Cottons Point surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Cottons Point sea temperature is 16.2°C (Statistics for 25 Apr 1981-2005 - mean: 15.5 °C max: 18.0 °C min: 13.9 °C)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Cottons Point this week:

The surf forecast for Cottons Point over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 25) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 14s. Another secondary swell of 0.7m and 5s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be onshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Cottons Point in the next 12 days are 3.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Apr 26) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Thu 25th Apr)1.5ft (0.5m) 18s
Best Surf 2AM (Sat 27th Apr)8ft (2.5m) 9s
Most Powerful11PM (Fri 26th Apr)11ft (3.5m) 9s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Cottons Point over the next 12 days.

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Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Monday
06
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.6
S
0.5
SW
0.5
SW
0.9
SW
1.5
W
2.5
W
1.5
W
1.2
W
1.2
W
0.6
SW
0.6
SSW
0.9
W
0.9
W
0.9
W
0.5
SW
0.5
SW
0.5
SW
0.4
SW
0.4
SW
0.6
SW
0.6
SSW
0.6
SW
0.6
SW
0.6
SW
1.6
W
1.3
W
1.2
W
0.5
SW
0.5
SW
0.6
SSW
0.6
SSW
0.6
SSW
0.5
SW
0.4
SSW
0.4
SW
1.2
W
Period(s) (?)14191818899991515910101414141617181616161677814131514141413166
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)15017115244930412653342242251741461231611621009291677724617520320319825016816010299152140138976764106
Wind
(km/h)
15
W
15
WSW
10
S
10
SW
15
W
5
N
15
SSE
10
SW
10
SSE
10
SW
10
WSW
10
SE
15
S
5
SW
10
SE
15
S
10
SSW
5
SSE
10
SW
10
WSW
5
SSE
15
SSW
10
W
10
SE
10
SSW
15
W
10
SSE
15
SSW
10
WSW
10
SE
15
SW
20
WSW
15
W
15
SW
15
W
5
SSE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
on
glasscross-
on
oncrossoncross-
on
crosscross-
on
oncrosscross-
on
cross-
on
crossononglasscross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
oncrossoncross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
10:51AM
1.06
10:03PM
1.68
11:38AM
0.96
10:31PM
1.65
12:37PM
0.87
11:06PM
1.60
2:03PM
0.82
11:53PM
1.52
4:27PM
0.85
1:03AM
1.41
5:29PM
0.97
2:44AM
1.34
5:55PM
1.10
4:21AM
1.33
6:22PM
1.27
5:38AM
1.36
6:51PM
1.45
6:42AM
1.38
7:21PM
1.63
7:39AM
1.38
7:53PM
1.79
8:33AM
1.35
8:26PM
1.91
Low Tide
/ height (m)
3:46PM
0.50
5:20AM
-0.12
4:07PM
0.59
6:07AM
-0.09
4:27PM
0.67
7:05AM
-0.04
4:47PM
0.76
8:17AM
0.00
5:09PM
0.85
9:35AM
0.00
8:39PM
0.91
10:42AM
-0.03
10:44PM
0.78
11:36AM
-0.06
11:59PM
0.56
12:20PM
-0.06
12:55AM
0.30
1:00PM
-0.03
1:44AM
0.04
1:37PM
0.05
2:31AM
-0.17
2:13PM
0.15
3:17AM
-0.33
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Monday
06
Sunrise6:07--6:05--6:05--6:03--6:03--6:01--6:01--6:00--5:58--5:58--5:56--5:56--
Sunset-7:29--7:29--7:30--7:30--7:31--7:31--7:32--7:34--7:35--7:35--7:36--7:37-
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Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C151514151515171715171716171715171615161715171716171816171715151514151514
Feels °C (?)121111131312151514161516151615151414151615151516161614151514141212121212

Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat morning, min 14°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light.

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

Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri afternoon, min 14°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

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

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Information about the Cottons Point Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Cottons Point provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Cottons Point can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Cottons 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 (Cottons 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 Cottons 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.

Cottons Point is 5 km (3 miles) from San Clemente. If you plan a vacation in Orange County, look for hotels and other accommodation in San Clemente. San Clemente has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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