7th Street Surf Forecast, Orange County, California
Orange County, California
Current Conditions
Very PoorWave Height
Flat
flat to ankle high
Swell Period
10.95s
Wind
9mph
S / Gusts 15mph
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 daysTue, Mar 31Flat
Very Poor6am9am12pm3pm
Wed, Apr 1Flat
Very PoorNot the most exciting day — 0-1ft and very poor conditions with light winds out of the NNE.
6am9am12pm3pm
9s SSW|3-5mph NNW
Thu, Apr 22-3ft
PoorSlim pickings today — 1-2ft and poor with light winds out of the WNW.
6am9am12pm3pm
9s SSW|6-8mph WNW
Forecast Charts
7th Street Surf Spot Guide
Break
Beach
Bottom
Sand
Level
Beginner
Crowd
Heavy
Best Swell
SSW
Best Wind
NE
Season
Fall
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.
Heavy crowdsLocalismStrong rip currents during high swell
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
7th Street Surf Forecast FAQ
What is the current surf forecast for 7th Street?
The current wave height at 7th Street is Flat with a 10.95s swell period. Wind is S at 9mph. Conditions are rated Very Poor.
How accurate is the 7th Street surf forecast?
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.
What is the breaking wave height at 7th Street?
The current breaking wave height at 7th Street is Flat, 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 7th Street?
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf 7th Street is Thursday from 10 AM to 1 PM with 3ft waves, a 5.6s swell period, and conditions rated Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.