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54th St. Surf Forecast, Orange County, California

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Orange County, California

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54th St. surf spot

Current Conditions

Poor
Wave Height
1-2ft
ankle to knee high
Swell Period
10.9s
Wind
10mph
S / Gusts 15mph
Conditions
Poor
Active Swells
Primary
0.7ft @ 3sSSE
Secondary
0.7ft @ 10sS
Tertiary
0.5ft @ 11sSSW
Wind Swell
0.5ft @ 2sWNW

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Daily Forecast

3 of 5 days
Tue, Mar 311-2ft
Poor
6am9am12pm3pm
Wed, Apr 12-3ft
Poor

Pretty quiet out there — 1-2ft and mostly poor with gentle N breeze.

6am9am12pm3pm
10s S|4-6mph N
Thu, Apr 25-6ft
Poor - Fair

First light looks cleanest — 3-4ft on S swell at 10s with 8mph NW winds. Things get a bit scrappier as the day goes on.

6am9am12pm3pm
10s S|8-9mph WNW
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Sat
3ft
Swell building Sat, Apr 4Fair

19s period — conditions are improving beyond your forecast

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54th St. Surf Spot Guide

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

54th St. is a user-friendly beach break in Orange County that catches consistent swell and offers approachable waves for developing surfers. With a northeast-facing exposure and sandy bottom, this spot produces forgiving, peeling waves that work well during Southern Hemisphere swell events and autumn swells. The relatively protected nature and gradual beach profile make it a popular choice for lessons and progression, though expect crowds during peak seasons and weekends.

CrowdsSwimmersPiers nearby

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

54th St. Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for 54th St.?
The current wave height at 54th St. is 1-2ft with a 10.9s swell period. Wind is S at 10mph. Conditions are rated Poor.
How accurate is the 54th St. surf forecast?
Our 54th 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 54th St.?
The current breaking wave height at 54th St. is 1-2ft, produced by a 0.7ft SSE primary swell at 3s, a 0.7ft S secondary swell at 10s, a 0.5ft SSW tertiary swell at 11s, a 0.5ft WNW 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 54th St.?
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf 54th St. is Thursday from 10 AM to 1 PM with 6ft waves, a 5.65s swell period, and conditions rated Fair - Good. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.