Dolphin Street Surf Forecast, Orange County, California
Orange County, California
Current Conditions
Very PoorWave Height
Flat
flat to ankle high
Swell Period
10.95s
Wind
9mph
S / Gusts 15mph
Conditions
Very Poor
Active Swells
Primary
0.7ft @ 11sSSW
Secondary
0.5ft @ 3sSSE
Tertiary
0.4ft @ 14sSW
Wind Swell
0.5ft @ 2sWSW
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Daily Forecast
3 of 5 daysTue, Mar 31Flat
Very Poor6am9am12pm3pm
Wed, Apr 1Flat
Very PoorPretty quiet out there — 0-1ft and mostly very poor with light NNE winds.
6am9am12pm3pm
9s SSW|3-5mph NNW
Thu, Apr 22-3ft
PoorPretty quiet out there — 1-2ft and mostly poor with light WNW winds.
6am9am12pm3pm
9s SSW|6-8mph WNW
Forecast Charts
Dolphin Street Surf Spot Guide
Break
Beach
Bottom
Sand
Level
Beginner
Crowd
Moderate
Best Swell
S
Best Wind
NE
Season
Fall
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.
Crowded during summer monthsRip currents possible
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
Dolphin Street Surf Forecast FAQ
What is the current surf forecast for Dolphin Street?
The current wave height at Dolphin Street is Flat with a 10.95s swell period. Wind is S at 9mph. Conditions are rated Very Poor.
How accurate is the Dolphin Street surf forecast?
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.
What is the breaking wave height at Dolphin Street?
The current breaking wave height at Dolphin Street is Flat, produced by a 0.7ft SSW primary swell at 11s, a 0.5ft SSE secondary swell at 3s, a 0.4ft SW tertiary swell at 14s, a 0.5ft WSW wind swell swell at 2s. 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 Dolphin Street?
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Dolphin Street is Thursday from 10 AM to 1 PM with 2ft waves, a 5.6s swell period, and conditions rated Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.