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17th St. Surf Forecast, Orange County, California

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Orange County, California

GoldenwestFlatHuntington Pier1-2ftHB CliffsFlat
17th St. surf spot

Current Conditions

Very Poor
Wave Height
0-1ft
flat to ankle high
Swell Period
11.05s
Wind
4mph
WSW / Gusts 6mph
Conditions
Very Poor
Active Swells
Primary
0.7ft @ 11sSSW
Secondary
0.5ft @ 3sS
Tertiary
0.4ft @ 15sSW

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Daily Forecast

3 of 5 days
Tue, Mar 310-1ft
Very Poor
6am9am12pm3pm
Wed, Apr 10-1ft
Very Poor

Pretty quiet out there — 0-1ft and mostly very poor with light SSW winds.

6am9am12pm3pm
9s SSW|4-6mph WNW
Thu, Apr 20-1ft
Very Poor

Slim pickings today — 0-1ft and very poor with gentle NW breeze.

6am9am12pm3pm
9s SSW|6-8mph W
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Sat
2ft
Swell building Fri, Apr 3Poor

8s period — conditions are improving beyond your forecast

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Forecast Charts

17th St. Surf Spot Guide

Break
Beach
Bottom
Sand
Level
Beginner
Crowd
Heavy
Best Swell
SSW
Best Wind
NE
Season
Fall

17th Street is a classic Orange County beach break that catches plenty of swell throughout the year, with a sandy bottom that creates fun, forgiving waves ideal for learning. The NE-facing orientation means it picks up southern hemisphere swells beautifully in fall and winter, while summer can bring consistent smaller waves from local wind patterns. Being a popular urban beach break near Huntington Beach, expect crowded lineups especially on weekends, but the mellow conditions and multiple peaks along the beach make it accessible for surfers of all levels.

LocalismCrowdsPier pilings nearby

Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.

17th St. Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for 17th St.?
The current wave height at 17th St. is 0-1ft with a 11.05s swell period. Wind is WSW at 4mph. Conditions are rated Very Poor.
How accurate is the 17th St. surf forecast?
Our 17th St. 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 17th St.?
The current breaking wave height at 17th St. is 0-1ft, produced by a 0.7ft SSW primary swell at 11s, a 0.5ft S secondary swell at 3s, a 0.4ft SW tertiary swell at 15s. 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 17th St.?
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf 17th St. is Saturday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 2ft waves, a 18.65s swell period, and conditions rated Poor. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.