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Laguna Beach (Brooks Street) Surf Forecast, Orange County, California

Orange County, California

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Laguna Beach (Brooks Street) surf spot

Current Conditions

Very Poor
Wave Height
0-1ft
flat to ankle high
Swell Period
11s
Wind
9mph
SSE / Gusts 15mph
Conditions
Very Poor
Active Swells
Primary
0.9ft @ 3sS
Secondary
0.7ft @ 11sSSW
Tertiary
0.7ft @ 10sS

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Daily Forecast

3 of 5 days
Tue, Mar 310-1ft
Very Poor
6am9am12pm3pm
Wed, Apr 10-1ft
Very Poor

A slow one — 0-1ft waves and very poor conditions with moderate W wind around 7mph.

6am9am12pm3pm
10s S|4-7mph NNW
Thu, Apr 22-3ft
Poor

Patience pays off today — morning is poor with 1-2ft. Later in the day looks more promising — 2-3ft and fair.

6am9am12pm3pm
12s S|6-8mph NW
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Forecast Charts

Laguna Beach (Brooks Street) Surf Spot Guide

Break
Beach
Bottom
Sand
Level
Beginner
Crowd
Heavy
Best Swell
S
Best Wind
NE
Season
Fall

Brooks Street in Laguna Beach is a popular sandy beach break that offers accessible waves for learners and intermediate surfers, with a gentle approach and forgiving sand bottom. The beach faces northeast toward open ocean, picking up southern swells best during autumn months when Pacific storms generate consistent energy. This scenic cove-side location attracts significant crowds due to its convenient beach access and reliable wave quality, making it a go-to spot for Orange County surfers seeking mellow, peeling waves.

CrowdsLocalismShorebreak

Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.

Laguna Beach (Brooks Street) Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Laguna Beach (Brooks Street)?
The current wave height at Laguna Beach (Brooks Street) is 0-1ft with a 11s swell period. Wind is SSE at 9mph. Conditions are rated Very Poor.
How accurate is the Laguna Beach (Brooks Street) surf forecast?
Our Laguna Beach (Brooks 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 Laguna Beach (Brooks Street)?
The current breaking wave height at Laguna Beach (Brooks Street) is 0-1ft, produced by a 0.9ft S primary swell at 3s, a 0.7ft SSW secondary swell at 11s, a 0.7ft 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.
When is the best time to surf Laguna Beach (Brooks Street)?
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Laguna Beach (Brooks Street) is Thursday from 5 PM to 8 PM with 3ft waves, a 14.5s swell period, and conditions rated Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.