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Aliso Creek Surf Forecast, Orange County, California

Orange County, California

Agate/Pearl Street0-1ftLaguna Beach (Brooks Street)0-1ftLaguna Beach (Thalia Street)0-1ft
Aliso Creek surf spot

Current Conditions

Poor
Wave Height
1-2ft
ankle to knee high
Swell Period
11s
Wind
7mph
S / Gusts 13mph
Conditions
Poor
Active Swells
Primary
0.9ft @ 3sS
Secondary
0.7ft @ 11sSSW
Tertiary
0.7ft @ 10sS

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Daily Forecast

3 of 5 days
Tue, Mar 311-2ft
Poor
6am9am12pm3pm
Wed, Apr 11-2ft
Poor

Slim pickings today — 1-2ft and poor with light winds out of the E.

6am9am12pm3pm
10s S|4-7mph W
Thu, Apr 24-5ft
Fair

Patience pays off today — morning is fair with 2-3ft. Surf builds nicely through the day to 3-4ft with fair - good conditions by the afternoon.

6am9am12pm3pm
12s S|7-8mph NW
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Aliso Creek Surf Spot Guide

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

Aliso Creek is a sandy beach break in Laguna Beach that offers mellow, forgiving waves ideal for learning and progression. The beach's protected cove setup creates consistent peaks during Southern Hemisphere swells, with the creek mouth adding a unique freshwater character to the lineup. The gentle slopes and sandy bottom make it a welcoming spot for surfers of all levels looking to escape the more crowded Orange County breaks nearby.

Creek currentsOccasional rip currents

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

Aliso Creek Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Aliso Creek?
The current wave height at Aliso Creek is 1-2ft with a 11s swell period. Wind is S at 7mph. Conditions are rated Poor.
How accurate is the Aliso Creek surf forecast?
Our Aliso Creek 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 Aliso Creek?
The current breaking wave height at Aliso Creek is 1-2ft, produced by a 0.9ft S primary swell at 3s, a 0.7ft SSW secondary swell at 11s, a 0.7ft S tertiary swell at 10s. 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 Aliso Creek?
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Aliso Creek is Thursday from 9 AM to 12 PM with 4ft waves, a 14.6s swell period, and conditions rated Fair - Good. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.