Orange County, California
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Anderson St., 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: 2–3ft, 15s period, rated Poor - Fair. Dawn patrol is the move — 2-3ft on W swell at 6s with light SSW winds. The SW wind kicks in by afternoon — 9mph and poor - fair by then.
Sun, May 17: 2–3ft, 14s period, rated Poor - Fair. Early morning is your best window — 3-4ft waves on WSW swell at 7s with 7mph from the ESE. It gets a bit messier later in the day.
Mon, May 18: 2–3ft, 16s period, rated Poor - Fair. Early morning is your best window — 2-3ft waves on WSW swell at 7s with moderate SE wind around 12mph. Conditions go downhill through the afternoon.
Tue, May 19: 1–2ft, 15s period, rated Poor. Slim pickings today — 1-2ft and poor with barely a breath of wind. Afternoon breeze fills in to 13mph.
Wed, May 20: 1–2ft, 14s period, rated Poor. Not the most exciting day — 1-2ft and poor conditions with glassy conditions. Winds do pick up a bit by the afternoon to 11mph.
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Anderson St. is a mellow beach break in Orange County that picks up solid swell and offers forgiving, rolling waves ideal for learning and progression. The sandy bottom provides a soft landing zone, making it a welcoming spot for newer surfers looking to build confidence. With consistent fall and winter swells wrapping around Southern California's coast, this accessible local favorite delivers fun, peeling waves that work best when offshore northeast winds groom the face.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Anderson St. is 2-3ft with a 15.15s swell period. Wind is SSW at 4mph and conditions are rated Fair. The forecast updates hourly so you can plan your session around the cleanest windows.
The current breaking wave height at Anderson St. is 2-3ft, produced by a 1.6ft W primary swell at 6s, a 1ft SSW secondary swell at 15s, a 0.7ft SSW 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 Anderson St. is Sunday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 4ft waves, a 13.5s swell period, and conditions rated Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
Anderson St. 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 Anderson St.. 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.
Anderson St. is a beach with a sand bottom, suited to beginner surfers. Anderson St. is a mellow beach break in Orange County that picks up solid swell and offers forgiving, rolling waves ideal for learning and progression. The sandy bottom provides a soft landing zone, making it a welcoming spot for newer surfers looking to build confidence. With consistent fall and winter swells wrapping around Southern California's coast, this accessible local favorite delivers fun, peeling waves that work best when offshore northeast winds groom the face.
The prime season at Anderson St. 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.
Every surf spot has its own hazards — rocks, rip currents, crowds, marine life, or changing tides. Before paddling out at Anderson St., watch the break for 10–15 minutes, talk to locals when you can, and never surf beyond your ability level.
Our Anderson St. 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.
