Seal Beach

Seal Beach

Orange County, California, USA
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Wave Quality

Regional Classic

Wave Type

Breakwater/jetty

Swell Direction

NorthWest, SouthWest

Best Wind

NorthWest, East, NorthEast

Best Tide

N/A

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About

Located just south of Long Beach, Seal Beach offers a decent beach break that can produce good waves on the right swell. The pier can create some fun peaks. It's less crowded than some of the more famous Orange County spots and can be a good option for surfers of various skill levels.

Wave Characteristics

Wave QualityRegional Classic
Wave TypeBreakwater/jetty
Wave DirectionRight and left
Wave Powermushball
BottomSandy
Swell SizeStarts working at 1.0m-1.5m / 3ft-5ft and holds up to 3m+ / 10ft+

Ideal Conditions

Swell DirectionNorthWest, SouthWest
Best WindNorthWest, East, NorthEast
Best Tide PositionN/A
Best Tide MovementN/A

Location & Access

AddressSeal Beach Pier, Seal Beach, CA 90740, USA
City / AreaOrange County
Zip Code90743
StateCalifornia
CountryUSA

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Seal Beach Questions

What kind of wave is Seal Beach?

Seal Beach is a breakwater/jetty break with right and left waves over a sandy bottom.

How good is the surf at Seal Beach?

Seal Beach is rated regional classic for wave quality.

What swell works best at Seal Beach?

Seal Beach works best on a northwest, southwest swell. Swell size: starts working at 1.0m-1.5m / 3ft-5ft and holds up to 3m+ / 10ft+.

What wind is best for Seal Beach?

The best wind for Seal Beach is northwest, east, northeast.

Where can I stay near Seal Beach?

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Where is Seal Beach?

Seal Beach is a surf spot in Orange County, California, USA.