Orange County, California
Conditions stay similar this week — check the hourly forecast at Dolphin Street for the cleanest windows.
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Dolphin 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.
Tue, Jun 30: 0–1ft, 18s period, rated Very Poor. Slim pickings today — 0-1ft and very poor with barely a breath of wind. Afternoon breeze fills in to 15mph.
Wed, Jul 1: 0–1ft, 18s period, rated Very Poor. Pretty quiet out there — 0-1ft and mostly very poor with glassy conditions. Afternoon breeze fills in to 12mph.
Thu, Jul 2: 0–1ft, 18s period, rated Very Poor. Slim pickings today — 0-1ft and very poor with gentle S breeze. Expect the wind to bump up to around 11mph by PM.
Fri, Jul 3: 0–1ft, 18s period, rated Very Poor. Pretty quiet out there — 0-1ft and mostly very poor with light SE winds. Expect the wind to bump up to around 11mph by PM.
Sat, Jul 4: 0–1ft, 16s period, rated Very Poor. Pretty quiet out there — 0-1ft and mostly very poor with light S winds. Expect the wind to bump up to around 11mph by PM.
Dolphin Street is a sandy beach break in Huntington Beach that offers consistent, forgiving waves perfect for surfers building their skills. The break faces northeast but works best with southern Pacific swells that wrap around and create peeling waves along the beach. With a sandy bottom and gentle shoulders, this spot provides plenty of room to progress without the intimidation factor of more technical breaks.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Dolphin Street is 0-1ft with a 13.75s swell period. Wind is WSW at 7mph 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 Dolphin Street is 0-1ft, produced by a 1.2ft W primary swell at 5s, a 0.8ft SSW secondary swell at 14s, a 0.5ft 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 Dolphin Street is Friday from 10 AM to 1 PM with 1ft waves, a 16.5s swell period, and conditions rated Very Poor. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
Dolphin Street works best with a S 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 Dolphin 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.
Dolphin Street is a beach with a sand bottom, suited to beginner surfers. Dolphin Street is a sandy beach break in Huntington Beach that offers consistent, forgiving waves perfect for surfers building their skills. The break faces northeast but works best with southern Pacific swells that wrap around and create peeling waves along the beach. With a sandy bottom and gentle shoulders, this spot provides plenty of room to progress without the intimidation factor of more technical breaks.
The prime season at Dolphin Street 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.
Common hazards at Dolphin Street include crowded during summer months, rip currents possible. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
Our Dolphin 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. Visit /public/accuracy for per-spot and regional performance metrics.
