Goldenwest Surf Forecast, Orange County, California
LiveOrange County, California
Current Conditions
Very PoorWave Height
Flat
flat to ankle high
Swell Period
11.05s
Wind
8mph
S / Gusts 11mph
Conditions
Very Poor
Active Swells
Primary
0.7ft @ 11sSSW
Secondary
0.5ft @ 3sS
Tertiary
0.4ft @ 15sSW
Nearby Webcams
Daily Forecast
3 of 5 daysTue, Mar 31Flat
Very Poor6am9am12pm3pm
Wed, Apr 1Flat
Very PoorPretty quiet out there — Flat and mostly very poor with light NNE winds.
6am9am12pm3pm
9s SSW|5-7mph W
Thu, Apr 2Flat
Very PoorA slow one — Flat waves and very poor conditions with 8mph from the NW.
6am9am12pm3pm
9s SSW|7-10mph WNW
Forecast Charts
Goldenwest Surf Spot Guide
Break
Beach
Bottom
Sand
Level
Beginner
Crowd
Moderate
Best Swell
S
Best Wind
NE
Season
Fall
Goldenwest is a sandy beach break in Orange County offering mellow, rolling waves ideal for beginners and intermediate surfers looking to progress. The spot handles Southern Hemisphere swell well during the fall months and provides consistent peaks across a wide beach lineup. With its accessible sand bottom and forgiving wave shape, it's a great training ground for developing technique in a relatively laid-back environment.
ShorebreakOccasional rip currents
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
Goldenwest Surf Forecast FAQ
What is the current surf forecast for Goldenwest?
The current wave height at Goldenwest is Flat with a 11.05s swell period. Wind is S at 8mph. Conditions are rated Very Poor.
How accurate is the Goldenwest surf forecast?
Our Goldenwest 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 Goldenwest?
The current breaking wave height at Goldenwest is Flat, produced by a 0.7ft SSW primary swell at 11s, a 0.5ft S secondary swell at 3s, a 0.4ft SW tertiary swell at 15s. 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 Goldenwest?
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Goldenwest is Sunday from 7 AM to 10 AM with 1ft waves, a 15.8s swell period, and conditions rated Very Poor. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.