Dana Point, California Weather
Dana Point, California — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, radar and satellite imagery, tide predictions, marine conditions and a solunar fishing forecast for Dana Point, Orange County.
Tides, marine forecast and fishing conditions near Dana Point. Tide source:
Full aviation weather for Dana Point is published on the John Wayne Orange County International Airport (KSNA) page, 28 km away. It carries the current METAR decoded into plain language — surface wind, visibility, cloud layers and ceiling, temperature and dewpoint, and altimeter setting — alongside the raw observation as transmitted. 6 airfields within reach of Dana Point have their own pages, listed below.
The Terminal Aerodrome Forecast (TAF) is shown across its full validity period, with each change group broken out so you can see when conditions are expected to shift. Flight category is derived automatically — VFR, MVFR, IFR or LIFR — from reported ceiling and visibility, with runway details and field elevation alongside. Observations update roughly hourly and forecasts several times a day.
Other airports near Dana Point: Camp Pendleton MCAS (Munn Field) Airport (KNFG) 37 km · Oceanside Municipal Airport (KOKB) 42 km · Corona Municipal Airport (KAJO) 49 km · Fullerton Municipal Airport (KFUL) 52 km · McClellan-Palomar Airport (KCRQ) 54 km
Conditions reported at KSNA describe the airfield itself. Weather 28 km away can differ, particularly in terrain or near the coast. For conditions at Dana Point specifically, see the current conditions and forecast above.
About Dana Point, California
Dana Point rises from the Pacific coastline, a place where rugged bluffs meet the endless blue. It lies 3.2 miles south-west of San Juan Capistrano, CA (from San Juan Capistrano, CA: bearing 221°T), and is situated 9.3 miles south of Mission Viejo. The land here is sculpted by wind and wave, its ochre cliffs plunging towards the sea, a dramatic contrast to the gentle curve of the harbor. The air carries the sharp, clean scent of salt and the fainter, sweeter perfume of coastal sage, a subtle aroma that clings to everything. Sunlight, especially in the late afternoon, falls in broad, golden swathes across the hillsides, illuminating the hardy chaparral and the scattered homes that cling to the slopes. Even the shadows seem to possess a certain weight, lengthening and deepening as the day draws to a close, hinting at the vastness of the ocean beyond. The history of Dana Point is tied to its maritime heritage, a legacy that continues to shape its character and economy. Once a vital shipping point for the region's burgeoning agricultural output, its fortunes have shifted over time, now anchored by the vibrant boating community and its bustling harbor. The Dana Point Harbor is a focal point, a hub of activity where pleasure craft bob gently and the calls of gulls echo across the water. The town’s connection to the sea is palpable, a constant presence that influences the pace of life and the local businesses, many of which cater to those who make their living from or their leisure upon the waves. This coastal allure, combined with the distinct geography, has drawn a unique blend of residents and visitors to Dana Point, creating a community that cherishes its connection to the ocean.
Live animated radar for Dana Point and surroundings — RainViewer.
NOAA GOES-16 GEOCOLOR — live animated loop updated every 10 minutes. Shows cloud cover, storm systems and weather patterns across the continental US.
Source: NOAA/NESDIS GOES-East · Public domain · Auto-updates on page reload
| Location | Dana Point, Orange County, California |
| Coordinates | 33.466972°N, 117.698108°W |
| Timezone | Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 92629 |
| Area Code | 949 |
| Page generated | September 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Dana Point, California Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Dana Point, California, including current conditions, a 24-hour hourly forecast, 7-day outlook, NWS extended text forecast, precipitation radar and NOAA GOES-16 satellite imagery. Aviation weather — live METAR observations and TAF forecasts — is published separately on the pages for the nearest reporting airports, linked from the aviation section above. Additional sections may include tide predictions, wave height, wave direction and sea-surface temperature, a barometric pressure trend, and a solunar-based fishing forecast with a fishing-conditions rating for coastal localities, and soil temperature, crop weather and live USGS river gauge data for agricultural areas near a monitored waterway. All data updates automatically on every page visit.
Location data for Dana Point includes coordinates 33.466972°N, 117.698108°W, situated in Orange County. ZIP code 92629. Telephone area code: 949. Timezone: Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles).
Weather data is sourced from the NOAA National Weather Service (NWS) and the open-source Open-Meteo API. River and stream data is sourced from the USGS National Water Information System. Tide predictions are sourced from NOAA CO-OPS; marine and solunar data are modeled from Open-Meteo and public sunrise/moon calculations and should be treated as a general guide alongside on-the-water conditions. Radar is provided by RainViewer. Satellite imagery is sourced from NOAA/NESDIS GOES-East and is public domain.
