Orange County, California
Dawn patrol is the move — 1-2ft on SSW swell at 11s with 8mph SSE winds.
Dawn patrol is the move — 1-2ft on SSW swell at 11s with 8mph SSE winds.
Best window·Sunday 10AM–1PM·3-4+ft·Good
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.
Thu, Sep 3: 1–2ft, 11s period, rated Poor. Dawn patrol is the move — 1-2ft on SSW swell at 11s with 8mph SSE winds. It gets a bit messier later in the day.
Fri, Sep 4: 2–3ft, 18s period, rated Poor. Morning kicks off with 1-2ft on SSW swell at 18s.
Sat, Sep 5: 2–3ft, 15s period, rated Fair. Early morning is your best window — 2-3ft waves on S swell at 13s with glassy conditions. Wind fills in through the day, pushing up to 9mph from the SSW and dropping conditions to poor - fair.
Sun, Sep 6: 3–4ft, 14s period, rated Good. First light looks cleanest — 3-4ft on S swell at 14s with gentle WNW breeze. Things get a bit scrappier as the day goes on.
Mon, Sep 7: 3–4ft, 13s period, rated Good. Get out early for the best of it — 3-4ft waves on S swell at 13s and gentle NW breeze. The W wind kicks in by afternoon — 11mph and poor by then.
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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 10.5s swell period. Wind is SSE at 8mph. 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 1.8ft SSW primary swell at 11s, a 1.7ft W wind swell swell at 6s, a 1.2ft SSW tertiary swell at 16s, a 1ft SSE 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.
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Laguna Beach (Thalia Street) is Sunday from 10 AM to 1 PM with 4ft waves, a 13.9s swell period, and conditions rated Good. 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. We also verify our offshore swell predictions against NOAA buoy measurements daily — see our accuracy page for those swell-verification metrics (buoys measure open-water swell, not breaking surf size).
