Orange County, California
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at 64th Place, Orange County, California. Each day is rated based on breaking wave height, swell period, and wind — updated hourly from the latest NOAA GFS run.
Sat, May 16: 2–3ft, 15s period, rated Poor - Fair. First light looks cleanest — 2-3ft on W swell at 6s with gentle SSW breeze. Wind fills in through the day, pushing up to 9mph from the SW and dropping conditions to poor - fair.
Sun, May 17: 3–4ft, 15s period, rated Poor - Fair. Get out early for the best of it — 3-4ft waves on WSW swell at 7s and light ESE winds. Things get a bit scrappier as the day goes on.
Mon, May 18: 2–3ft, 13s period, rated Poor - Fair. Not the most exciting day — 3-4ft and poor - fair conditions with 11mph from the SE.
Tue, May 19: 1–2ft, 16s period, rated Poor. Not the most exciting day — 1-2ft and poor conditions with light SSW winds. Afternoon breeze fills in to 12mph.
Wed, May 20: 1–2ft, 14s period, rated Poor. Pretty quiet out there — 1-2ft and mostly poor with barely a breath of wind. Winds do pick up a bit by the afternoon to 11mph.
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64th Place is a mellow beach break in Huntington Beach that offers forgiving waves perfect for learning and progression. The sandy bottom and NNE-facing orientation pick up southern hemisphere swell best during autumn months, creating consistent, rolling waves ideal for beginners and intermediate surfers. This accessible Orange County beach spot provides a friendly, less-crowded alternative to the famous breaks just nearby.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at 64th Place is 2-3ft with a 15.4s swell period. Wind is SSE at 3mph and conditions are rated Fair. The forecast updates hourly so you can plan your session around the cleanest windows.
The current breaking wave height at 64th Place is 2-3ft, produced by a 1.1ft W primary swell at 6s, a 0.9ft SSW secondary swell at 13s, a 0.7ft SSW tertiary swell at 16s. 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.
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf 64th Place is Sunday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 4ft waves, a 7.55s swell period, and conditions rated Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
64th Place works best with a SSW swell and NE winds. Offshore winds groom the face of the wave, while onshore winds turn it sloppy. Cross-offshore conditions usually produce the cleanest shape.
Tide plays a big role at 64th Place. Mid tide works for most beach breaks, while reef and point breaks often prefer higher or lower stages. Use the tide chart above to line up your session with the swell peak.
64th Place is a beach with a sand bottom, suited to beginner surfers. 64th Place is a mellow beach break in Huntington Beach that offers forgiving waves perfect for learning and progression. The sandy bottom and NNE-facing orientation pick up southern hemisphere swell best during autumn months, creating consistent, rolling waves ideal for beginners and intermediate surfers. This accessible Orange County beach spot provides a friendly, less-crowded alternative to the famous breaks just nearby.
The prime season at 64th Place is fall, when swell direction, wind patterns, and water temps line up most consistently. Outside the peak season you can still score, but you'll need to watch the forecast closely for the right windows.
Common hazards at 64th Place include occasional shorebreak, crowded summer conditions. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
Our 64th Place 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. See the forecast accuracy card above for per-spot and regional performance metrics.
