Orange County, California
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.
Sat, May 16: 1–2ft, 15s period, rated Poor. Not the most exciting day — 1-2ft and very poor conditions with calm winds. Afternoon breeze fills in to 9mph.
Sun, May 17: 1–2ft, 14s period, rated Poor. Not the most exciting day — 1-2ft and poor conditions with 12mph SE winds.
Mon, May 18: 1–2ft, 16s period, rated Poor. Not the most exciting day — 1-2ft and poor conditions with moderate SE wind around 8mph.
Tue, May 19: 0–1ft, 15s period, rated Very Poor. Not the most exciting day — 0-1ft and very poor conditions with glassy conditions. Winds do pick up a bit by the afternoon to 9mph.
Wed, May 20: 0–1ft, 14s period, rated Very Poor. Pretty quiet out there — 0-1ft and mostly very poor with barely a breath of wind. Winds do pick up a bit by the afternoon to 8mph.
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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 0-1ft with a 15.1s swell period. Wind is WSW at 1mph and 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 Agate/Pearl Street is 0-1ft, produced by a 1.4ft SSW primary swell at 15s, a 1.2ft W secondary swell at 7s, a 1ft S tertiary swell at 12s. 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 6 AM to 9 AM with 2ft waves, a 13.6s swell period, and conditions rated Poor. 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. See the forecast accuracy card above for per-spot and regional performance metrics.
