When should you surf Bolsa Chica State Beach today?
The day's peak has passed, but a decent window remains around 10h with a 45/100 score. Always check wind, tide and your level before paddling out.
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Bolsa Chica State Beach surf today, Friday 16 October
Session score, waves, wind, tide and best time today for Bolsa Chica State Beach (North Orange County).
Best score today
458h
Now
4510:00
Waves
0.8 m
15 s
Wind
17 km/h
Side-off · E
Tide
▲ 12:00 · ▼ 21:00
range 1.1 m
Light
06:57 → 18:16
Best windows today
10h45/100
0.7 m · 14 s · 25 km/h
11h45/100
0.7 m · 14 s · 27 km/h
12h45/100
0.7 m · 14 s · 28 km/h
Hour-by-hour forecast
| Hour | Score | Waves | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 | 68 | 0.8 m · 14 s | 12 km/h · N | tide rising ↑ |
| 01:00 | 45 | 0.8 m · 14 s | 17 km/h · NE | tide rising ↑ |
| 02:00 | 68 | 0.8 m · 14 s | 13 km/h · NE | tide rising ↑ |
| 03:00 | 34 | 0.8 m · 13 s | 22 km/h · E | tide rising ↑ |
| 04:00 | 34 | 0.8 m · 13 s | 21 km/h · E | mid-tide |
| 05:00 | 45 | 0.8 m · 13 s | 9 km/h · E | tide rising ↑ |
| 06:00 | 34 | 0.7 m · 13 s | 26 km/h · NE | tide rising ↑ |
| 07:00 | 34 | 0.7 m · 13 s | 21 km/h · E | tide rising ↑ |
| 08:00 | 45 | 0.7 m · 13 s | 16 km/h · E | tide rising ↑ |
| 09:00 | 34 | 0.7 m · 14 s | 24 km/h · E | tide rising ↑ |
| 10:00 | 45 | 0.7 m · 14 s | 25 km/h · E | tide rising ↑ |
| 11:00 | 45 | 0.7 m · 14 s | 27 km/h · E | tide rising ↑ |
| 12:00 | 45 | 0.7 m · 14 s | 28 km/h · NE | high tide |
| 13:00 | 45 | 0.7 m · 15 s | 25 km/h · E | tide falling ↓ |
| 14:00 | 45 | 0.7 m · 15 s | 22 km/h · E | tide falling ↓ |
| 15:00 | — | 0.7 m · 15 s | 16 km/h · SE | tide falling ↓ |
| 16:00 | 45 | 0.7 m · 15 s | 25 km/h · E | tide falling ↓ |
| 17:00 | — | 0.7 m · 15 s | 11 km/h · SE | tide falling ↓ |
| 18:00 | 23 | 0.7 m · 15 s | 2 km/h · W | tide falling ↓ |
| 19:00 | 68 | 0.7 m · 15 s | 9 km/h · NW | tide falling ↓ |
| 20:00 | 79 | 0.7 m · 15 s | 9 km/h · N | tide falling ↓ |
| 21:00 | 68 | 0.7 m · 15 s | 10 km/h · NW | low tide |
| 22:00 | 88 | 0.7 m · 15 s | 9 km/h · N | tide rising ↑ |
| 23:00 | 88 | 0.7 m · 15 s | 12 km/h · N | tide rising ↑ |
Today FAQs
What is the tide at Bolsa Chica State Beach today?
Today's main tide markers are ▲ 12:00 · ▼ 21:00. The right window also depends on the bank and swell direction.
Is Bolsa Chica State Beach suitable for beginners today?
Check the score, effective wave size and wind. If swell or current is building, choose a surf school or a more sheltered spot than Bolsa Chica State Beach.