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13th Street (Seal Beach)

A compact Seal Beach sandbar that kicks into shape on W-NW winter groundswells, offering lefts and rights with some push close to the pier and a busy local lineup. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for 13th Street (Seal Beach) in California.

Break TypeBeach Break
Skill LevelIntermediate
LocationCalifornia, US

Forecast

Maybe
  • Waves 1-2 ft+
  • Period 8 s
  • Wind SE 3 kt

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Lineup Insights

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The lineup tightens quickly near the pier - expect crowded peak zones and frequent shorebreak shorepound when the swell steps up.

Workable windows are winter W-NW groundswells with NE offshore winds.

The break prefers low-mid tide for more defined peaks and hollower takeoffs.

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