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

Orange County, California

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Laguna Beach (Thalia 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
0.8ft @ 3sS
Secondary
0.7ft @ 11sSSW
Tertiary
0.7ft @ 10sS

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Daily Forecast

3 of 5 days
Wed, Apr 10-1ft
Very Poor

Slim pickings today — 0-1ft and very poor with 7mph from the W.

6am9am12pm3pm
10s S|4-7mph NNW
Thu, Apr 21-2ft
Poor

Not the most exciting day — 0-1ft and poor conditions with gentle NW breeze.

6am9am12pm3pm
10s S|6-8mph NW
Fri, Apr 32-3ft
Poor

Pretty quiet out there — 1-2ft and mostly poor with light winds out of the SE.

6am9am12pm3pm
7s W|3-5mph E
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Laguna Beach (Thalia Street) Surf Spot Guide

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

Thalia Street in Laguna Beach is a popular sandy beach break that works best during Southern California's fall and winter swells, offering accessible waves for beginners and intermediate surfers. The protected cove receives consistent swell from the south and southwest, with the sandy bottom providing forgiving conditions for learning. This scenic, well-maintained beach near downtown Laguna attracts crowds year-round due to its accessibility and reliable peaks along the shoreline.

Heavy crowdsLocalismSwimmers and beachgoers

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

Laguna Beach (Thalia Street) Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Laguna Beach (Thalia Street)?
The current wave height at Laguna Beach (Thalia 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 (Thalia Street) surf forecast?
Our Laguna Beach (Thalia 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 (Thalia Street)?
The current breaking wave height at Laguna Beach (Thalia Street) is 0-1ft, produced by a 0.8ft 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 (Thalia Street)?
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Laguna Beach (Thalia 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.