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. Get out early for the best of it — 2-3ft waves on W swell at 6s and light SSW winds. Wind fills in through the day, pushing up to 9mph from the SW and dropping conditions to poor - fair.
Sun, May 17: 3–4ft, 15s period, rated Poor - Fair. First light looks cleanest — 3-4ft on WSW swell at 7s with 7mph from the ESE. It gets a bit messier later in the day.
Mon, May 18: 2–3ft, 13s period, rated Poor - Fair. Pretty quiet out there — 3-4ft and mostly poor - fair with moderate SE wind around 12mph.
Tue, May 19: 1–2ft, 16s period, rated Poor. Pretty quiet out there — 1-2ft and mostly poor with calm winds. Expect the wind to bump up to around 13mph by PM.
Wed, May 20: 1–2ft, 14s period, rated Poor. A slow one — 1-2ft waves and poor conditions with barely a breath of wind. Expect the wind to bump up to around 11mph by PM.
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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 15.4s swell period. Wind is S at 2mph 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 1.1ft W primary swell at 6s, a 0.9ft SSW secondary swell at 13s, a 0.7ft SSW tertiary swell at 16s. 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 7.55s 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.
