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64th Place Surf Forecast, Orange County, California

Orange County, California

64th Place surf spot

Current Conditions

Very Poor
Wave Height
0-1ft
flat to ankle high
Swell Period
10.95s
Wind
10mph
SSW / Gusts 16mph
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 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 NNW winds.

6am9am12pm3pm
9s SSW|5-6mph W
Thu, Apr 22-3ft
Poor

Patience pays off today — morning is poor with 1-2ft. Things come together by the afternoon with 2-3ft at fair.

6am9am12pm3pm
9s SSW|6-8mph WNW
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Sat
3ft
Swell building Fri, Apr 3Fair

8s period — conditions are improving beyond your forecast

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64th Place Surf Spot Guide

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

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.

Occasional shorebreakCrowded summer conditions

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

64th Place Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for 64th Place?
The current wave height at 64th Place is 0-1ft with a 10.95s swell period. Wind is SSW at 10mph. Conditions are rated Very Poor.
How accurate is the 64th Place surf forecast?
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.
What is the breaking wave height at 64th Place?
The current breaking wave height at 64th Place is 0-1ft, 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 64th Place?
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf 64th Place is Thursday from 9 AM to 12 PM with 3ft waves, a 5.55s swell period, and conditions rated Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.