Orange County, California
Get out early for the best of it — 1-2ft waves on SSW swell at 11s and moderate SSE wind around 8mph.
Get out early for the best of it — 1-2ft waves on SSW swell at 11s and moderate SSE wind around 8mph.
Best window·Sunday 11AM–2PM·3-4ft·Good
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Agate/Pearl 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: 1–2ft, 11s period, rated Poor. First light looks cleanest — 1-2ft on SSW swell at 11s with 8mph SSE winds. Things get a bit scrappier as the day goes on.
Fri, Sep 4: 2–3ft, 18s period, rated Poor. Expect 1-2ft waves early on SSW swell at 18s.
Sat, Sep 5: 2–3ft, 15s period, rated Fair. Get out early for the best of it — 2-3ft waves on S swell at 13s and glassy conditions. The SSW wind kicks in by afternoon — 9mph and poor - fair by then.
Sun, Sep 6: 3–4ft, 14s period, rated Good. First light looks cleanest — 3-4ft on S swell at 14s with light WNW winds. It gets a bit messier later in the day.
Mon, Sep 7: 3–4ft, 13s period, rated Good. First light looks cleanest — 3-4ft on S swell at 13s with light winds out of the NW. The W wind kicks in by afternoon — 11mph and poor by then.
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Poor - Fair today — get one free email when Agate/Pearl Street turns Good.
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Agate and Pearl Street in Laguna Beach is a reef break peeling over rock and sand bottom, offering both lefts and rights in the waist-high to overhead range. The rocky bottom creates defined peaks that reward intermediate surfers who can read the lineup. Best in winter on W groundswells, with NE Santa Ana winds providing clean offshore conditions. Rocks in the lineup require awareness on entry and exit.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Agate/Pearl Street is 1-2ft with a 10.5s swell period. Wind is SSE at 8mph. Conditions are rated Poor - Fair. The forecast updates hourly so you can plan your session around the cleanest windows.
The current breaking wave height at Agate/Pearl Street is 1-2ft, produced by a 1.8ft SSW primary swell at 11s, a 1.7ft W wind swell swell at 6s, a 1.1ft SSW tertiary swell at 16s, a 1ft 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 Agate/Pearl Street is Sunday from 11 AM to 2 PM with 4ft waves, a 13.9s swell period, and conditions rated Good. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
Agate/Pearl Street works best with a SW 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 Agate/Pearl 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.
Agate/Pearl Street is a reef with a rock bottom, suited to intermediate surfers. Agate and Pearl Street in Laguna Beach is a reef break peeling over rock and sand bottom, offering both lefts and rights in the waist-high to overhead range. The rocky bottom creates defined peaks that reward intermediate surfers who can read the lineup. Best in winter on W groundswells, with NE Santa Ana winds providing clean offshore conditions. Rocks in the lineup require awareness on entry and exit.
The prime season at Agate/Pearl Street is winter, 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 Agate/Pearl Street include rocks, shallow reef, urchins, crowds. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
Our Agate/Pearl 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).
