Orange County, California
Best window·Friday 9AM–12PM·3ft·Fair
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.
Tue, Jun 30: 2–3ft, 18s period, rated Poor. First light looks cleanest — 2-3ft on W swell at 5s with glassy conditions. Wind fills in through the day, pushing up to 16mph from the W and dropping conditions to poor.
Wed, Jul 1: 2–3ft, 18s period, rated Poor - Fair. Dawn patrol is the move — 2ft on W swell at 5s with glassy conditions. Onshore flow builds through the day to 12mph, bringing conditions down to poor.
Thu, Jul 2: 3–4ft, 18s period, rated Poor - Fair. First light looks cleanest — 2-3ft on W swell at 5s with light SSW winds. Onshore flow builds through the day to 11mph, bringing conditions down to poor - fair.
Fri, Jul 3: 3–4ft, 18s period, rated Poor - Fair. The sweet spot is around midday — 3-4ft waves, gentle S breeze, fair conditions. Early on is a little rough — give it until mid-morning to shape up. Sea breeze fills back in by mid-afternoon so get on it early.
Sat, Jul 4: 3–4ft, 16s period, rated Poor - Fair. Midday is the call — 3-4ft waves with gentle WSW breeze and fair conditions. Morning is a bit bumpy but things clean up by late morning. Don't wait too long — the wind comes back up after lunch.
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 2ft with a 14.1s swell period. Wind is WSW at 9mph and conditions are rated Poor. The forecast updates hourly so you can plan your session around the cleanest windows.
The current breaking wave height at Anderson St. is 2ft, produced by a 1.2ft W primary swell at 5s, a 0.8ft SSW secondary swell at 14s, a 0.6ft 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.
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Anderson St. is Friday from 9 AM to 12 PM with 3ft waves, a 16.5s 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. Visit /public/accuracy for per-spot and regional performance metrics.
