Orange County, California
Conditions stay similar this week — check the hourly forecast at Laguna Beach (Thalia Street) for the cleanest windows.
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Laguna Beach (Thalia 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: 2–2ft, 14s period, rated Poor - Fair. Early morning is your best window — 2ft waves on SSW swell at 14s with glassy conditions. Wind fills in through the day, pushing up to 11mph from the W and dropping conditions to poor.
Wed, Jul 1: 2–2ft, 18s period, rated Poor - Fair. Get out early for the best of it — 2ft waves on SSW swell at 14s and light W winds. Wind fills in through the day, pushing up to 9mph from the WSW and dropping conditions to poor.
Thu, Jul 2: 2–2ft, 19s period, rated Poor. Get out early for the best of it — 2ft waves on SSW swell at 16s and barely a breath of wind. Onshore flow builds through the day to 9mph, bringing conditions down to poor.
Fri, Jul 3: 2–2ft, 18s period, rated Poor - Fair. Dawn patrol is the move — 2ft on SSW swell at 17s with calm winds. The SW wind kicks in by afternoon — 8mph and poor by then.
Sat, Jul 4: 2–2ft, 16s period, rated Poor - Fair. First light looks cleanest — 2ft on SSW swell at 15s with barely a breath of wind. The WSW wind kicks in by afternoon — 10mph and poor by then.
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.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Laguna Beach (Thalia Street) is 1-2ft with a 13.75s swell period. Wind is WSW at 2mph and conditions are rated Poor - Fair. The forecast updates hourly so you can plan your session around the cleanest windows.
The current breaking wave height at Laguna Beach (Thalia Street) is 1-2ft, produced by a 1.2ft SSW primary swell at 14s, a 0.9ft W secondary swell at 5s, a 0.8ft 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 Laguna Beach (Thalia Street) is Tuesday from 8 AM to 11 AM with 2ft waves, a 13.75s swell period, and conditions rated Poor - Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
Laguna Beach (Thalia 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 Laguna Beach (Thalia 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.
Laguna Beach (Thalia Street) is a beach with a sand bottom, suited to beginner surfers. 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.
The prime season at Laguna Beach (Thalia 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 Laguna Beach (Thalia Street) include heavy crowds, localism, swimmers and beachgoers. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
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. Visit /public/accuracy for per-spot and regional performance metrics.
