13th Street Surf Forecast, Orange County, California
Orange County, California
Current Conditions
Very PoorWave Height
Flat
flat to ankle high
Swell Period
10.95s
Wind
9mph
S / Gusts 15mph
Conditions
Very Poor
Active Swells
Primary
0.7ft @ 11sSSW
Secondary
0.5ft @ 3sSSE
Tertiary
0.4ft @ 14sSW
Wind Swell
0.5ft @ 2sWSW
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Daily Forecast
3 of 5 daysTue, Mar 31Flat
Very Poor6am9am12pm3pm
Wed, Apr 1Flat
Very PoorSlim pickings today — 0-1ft and very poor with light winds out of the NNE.
6am9am12pm3pm
9s SSW|3-5mph NNW
Thu, Apr 22-3ft
PoorNot the most exciting day — 1-2ft and poor conditions with light WNW winds.
6am9am12pm3pm
9s SSW|6-8mph WNW
Forecast Charts
13th Street Surf Spot Guide
Break
Beach
Bottom
Sand
Level
Beginner
Crowd
Heavy
Best Swell
SSW
Best Wind
NE
Season
Fall
13th Street is a popular sandy beach break in Huntington Beach that works best during fall and winter swells when Southern Hemisphere groundswell reaches Southern California. The beach offers forgiving, peaky waves ideal for beginners and intermediate surfers, with consistent peaks breaking across the broad sandy bottom. Expect crowds year-round at this accessible, well-maintained beach break that's perfect for learning or cruising fun, small waves.
Heavy crowdsSwimmers and beach traffic
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
13th Street Surf Forecast FAQ
What is the current surf forecast for 13th Street?
The current wave height at 13th Street is Flat with a 10.95s swell period. Wind is S at 9mph. Conditions are rated Very Poor.
How accurate is the 13th Street surf forecast?
Our 13th Street forecast uses NOAA GFS and other weather models combined with spot-specific bathymetry to calculate breaking wave heights. Short-range (1-3 day) forecasts are most reliable. Extended forecasts show general trends.
What is the breaking wave height at 13th Street?
The current breaking wave height at 13th Street is Flat, produced by a 0.7ft SSW primary swell at 11s, a 0.5ft SSE secondary swell at 3s, a 0.4ft SW tertiary swell at 14s, a 0.5ft WSW wind swell swell at 2s. Breaking wave height is the actual rideable wave size at the shore — calculated from offshore swell data using this spot's coastal bathymetry — not the raw buoy reading.
When is the best time to surf 13th Street?
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf 13th Street is Thursday from 9 AM to 12 PM with 2ft waves, a 5.55s swell period, and conditions rated Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.