Dana Point · Orange County
Strands
Coastal Flood Advisory issued November 4 at 8:18PM PST until November 10 at 12:00PM PST by NWS San Diego CA
Read the National Weather Service warning
* WHAT...Minor to locally moderate coastal flooding expected. Additionally, dangerous rip currents and surf of 3 to 5 feet expcted along west-facing beaches. * WHERE...San Diego County Coastal Areas and Orange County Coastal Areas. * WHEN...From 4 AM Friday to noon PST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only isolated road closures expected. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Coastal residents and managers of infrastructure in the advisory area should prepare for rising water and take appropriate action to protect life and property. Highest tides will occur in the late morning each day. Observed high tides are 1.3 to 1.6 feet above astronomical tide predictions. Surf will increase starting next Monday, but there is uncertainty in details at this time.
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property.
Next 5 daysSurf height and tide, hour by hour
16-day outlookTomorrow 2–4 ft · Fair–Good
- Thu, Nov 53–4 ftWind AM calm, PM onshoreFair–Good
- Fri, Nov 62–4 ftWind AM calm, PM onshoreFair–Good
- Sat, Nov 72–4 ftWind AM calm, PM crossFair–Good
- Sun, Nov 82–3 ftWind AM offshore, PM onshoreFair
- Mon, Nov 92–4 ftWind AM calm, PM onshoreFair–Good
- Tue, Nov 102–4 ftWind AM calm, PM calmFair–Good
- Wed, Nov 112–4 ftWind AM calm, PM onshoreFair
- Thu, Nov 122–4 ftWind AM calm, PM calmFair
- Fri, Nov 133–6 ftWind AM cross, PM crossFair–Good
- Sat, Nov 144–10 ftWind AM cross, PM onshoreFair
- Sun, Nov 155–8 ftWind AM onshore, PM onshorePoor–Fair
- Mon, Nov 164–8 ftWind AM onshore, PM crossFair
- Tue, Nov 174–7 ftWind AM cross, PM calmGood
- Wed, Nov 183–4 ftWind AM cross, PM onshorePoor–Fair
- Thu, Nov 192–3 ftWind AM calm, PM onshoreFair
- Fri, Nov 202–4 ftWind AM calm, PM onshoreFair
Swell1.5 ft @ 14s SSW
- 1.5 ft14 s SSW 197°swell
- 1.0 ft13 s W 276°swell
- 1.1 ft6 s W 265°swell
Offshore deep-water swell from NOAA WAVEWATCH III.
Wind & weather5 mph calm · Clear
Solid: wind · dashed: gusts · dots: offshore/calm, cross, onshore
- 10 PM5–5 mphcalm71°F Clear
- 12 AM5–5 mphcalm69°F Clear
- 2 AM5–5 mphcalm69°F Clear
- 4 AM4–6 mphcalm69°F Clear
- 6 AM4–6 mphcalm60°F Clear
- 8 AM2–5 mphcalm66°F Clear
- 10 AM6–8 mphonshore72°F Clear
- 12 PM6–8 mphonshore75°F Clear
- 2 PM8–10 mphonshore76°F Clear
- 4 PM8–10 mphonshore75°F Clear
- 6 PM8–10 mphonshore73°F Clear
- 8 PM5–8 mphcalm70°F Clear
- 10 PM5–5 mphcalm67°F Clear
National Weather Service forecast; NOAA GFS model beyond about 7 days.
Tides · San ClementeNext low 11 PM · 0.6 ft
- Low11 PM · 0.6 ft
- High6 AM · 5.5 ft
- Low12 PM · 0.7 ft
- High6 PM · 4.5 ft
NOAA Tides & Currents predictions. Best tide here: mid.
Sun & lightFirst light 5:46 AM · Sunset 4:56 PM · UV 4
UV index peak 4 (moderate) around 12 PM.EPA UV index forecast.
| First light | Sunrise | Sunset | Last light | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 5:46 AM | 6:12 AM | 4:56 PM | 5:21 PM |
| Tomorrow | 5:47 AM | 6:13 AM | 4:55 PM | 5:21 PM |
Water temp & live buoyWater 73°F · Buoy 2.6 ft @ 14s
Water 73°F (nearby buoy, 10:26 PM). Suggested: Boardshorts or a spring top.
- Wave height
- 0.8 m (2.6 ft)
- Dominant period
- 14 s
- Average period
- 8.9 s
- Direction
- SW 217°
- Water temp
- 23 °C
Measured at the buoy, shown as reported (feet converted from metres). Data: CDIP, Scripps Institution of Oceanography, via NOAA NDBC.
Water qualityCheck before you paddle out, especially after rain
Health departments post bacteria advisories and sewage-spill closures. Avoid the water for at least 72 hours after rain, especially near river mouths, creeks and storm drains.
Today's status: OC Health Care Agency (ocbeachinfo.com) →Getting thereOC Parks' Selva parking lot on Selva Rd next to Strands Beach; check posted fees and hours.
- Parking
- OC Parks' Selva parking lot on Selva Rd next to Strands Beach; check posted fees and hours.
- Access
- From Selva Rd by stairs and ramp down the bluff, or by the public funicular from the end of Dana Strand Rd when it is running.
- Lifeguards
- OC Lifeguards (Salt Creek/Strands); seasonal summer service.
- Facilities
- Restrooms near the beach access (City of Dana Point).
- Etiquette
- Local crowd; suited to experienced surfers.
- Hazards
- Rocks among the sand peaks, rips.
Local info changes; check posted signs and lifeguards on the day.
About this breakbeach · mixed · faces WSW
Sand-and-rock beach break along Strands Beach below the Dana Point headland, reached from Selva Road or by stairs and a public funicular from the end of Dana Strand Road. Rips and rocks.
Faces WSW · works on SSE–WNW swell · best SSW–SW · usually surfed by advanced surfers
Hold a section and drag to rearrange · or use Settings
Model run 2026-11-05 00Z. Surf heights are face-height estimates from our spot model. Data sources