Orange County, California
Pretty quiet out there — 0-1ft and mostly very poor with light winds out of the SSE.
Pretty quiet out there — 0-1ft and mostly very poor with light winds out of the SSE.
Conditions stay similar this week — check the hourly forecast at 7th Street for the cleanest windows.
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at 7th Street, Orange County, California. Each day is rated based on breaking wave height, swell period, and wind — updated hourly from the latest NOAA GFS run.
Thu, Sep 3: 0–1ft, 6s period, rated Very Poor. Slim pickings today — 0-1ft and very poor with gentle SSE breeze. Expect the wind to bump up to around 13mph by PM.
Fri, Sep 4: 0–1ft, 17s period, rated Very Poor. Not the most exciting day — 0-1ft and very poor conditions with light winds out of the SE. Expect the wind to bump up to around 13mph by PM.
Sat, Sep 5: 0–1ft, 15s period, rated Very Poor. Pretty quiet out there — 0-1ft and mostly very poor with glassy conditions. Afternoon breeze fills in to 12mph.
Sun, Sep 6: 1–2ft, 14s period, rated Poor - Fair. Aim for the middle of the day — 1-2ft on S swell at 14s with gentle NW breeze. Morning is a bit bumpy but things clean up by late morning.
Mon, Sep 7: 0–1ft, 13s period, rated Very Poor. Slim pickings today — 0-1ft and very poor with light winds out of the WNW. Afternoon breeze fills in to 15mph.
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7th Street is a popular beach break in Huntington Beach that offers consistent, mellow waves ideal for learners and intermediate surfers. The sandy bottom provides forgiving conditions and the NNE-facing orientation captures Southern Hemisphere and local Southern California swells effectively. As one of Orange County's most accessible breaks near the pier, expect a vibrant community atmosphere with plenty of facilities nearby.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at 7th Street is 0-1ft with a 5.3s swell period. Wind is SSE at 5mph. Conditions are rated Very Poor. The forecast updates hourly so you can plan your session around the cleanest windows.
The current breaking wave height at 7th Street is 0-1ft, produced by a 2.1ft W wind swell swell at 5s, a 1.3ft SSW secondary swell at 11s, a 1ft SSW tertiary swell at 16s, a 0.6ft SSE 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.
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf 7th Street is Sunday from 9 AM to 12 PM with 1ft waves, a 13.8s swell period, and conditions rated Poor - Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
7th Street 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 7th Street. 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.
7th Street is a beach with a sand bottom, suited to beginner surfers. 7th Street is a popular beach break in Huntington Beach that offers consistent, mellow waves ideal for learners and intermediate surfers. The sandy bottom provides forgiving conditions and the NNE-facing orientation captures Southern Hemisphere and local Southern California swells effectively. As one of Orange County's most accessible breaks near the pier, expect a vibrant community atmosphere with plenty of facilities nearby.
The prime season at 7th Street 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 7th Street include heavy crowds, localism, strong rip currents during high swell. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
Our 7th 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. We also verify our offshore swell predictions against NOAA buoy measurements daily — see our accuracy page for those swell-verification metrics (buoys measure open-water swell, not breaking surf size).
