Magnolia St. Surf Forecast, Orange County, California
LiveOrange County, California
Current Conditions
PoorWave Height
1-2ft
ankle to knee high
Swell Period
11.05s
Wind
7mph
S / Gusts 10mph
Conditions
Poor
Active Swells
Primary
0.8ft @ 3sSSE
Secondary
0.7ft @ 11sS
Tertiary
0.6ft @ 12sSSW
Nearby Webcams
Daily Forecast
3 of 5 daysTue, Mar 311-2ft
Poor6am9am12pm3pm
Wed, Apr 11-2ft
PoorSlim pickings today — 1-2ft and poor with light ENE winds.
6am9am12pm3pm
10s S|4-7mph W
Thu, Apr 25-6ft
FairFirst light looks cleanest — 2-3ft on S swell at 10s with light winds out of the WNW. Conditions go downhill through the afternoon.
6am9am12pm3pm
10s S|6-7mph WNW
Forecast Charts
Magnolia St. Surf Spot Guide
Break
Beach
Bottom
Sand
Level
Beginner
Crowd
Moderate
Best Swell
SSW
Best Wind
NE
Season
Fall
Magnolia St. is a sandy beach break in Orange County that offers accessible, mellow waves perfect for building fundamentals. The beach-facing setup with a NNE exposure picks up southern hemisphere swell nicely during fall months while remaining protected from harsh winter storms. Consistent, forgiving waves and a wide sandy bottom make this a welcoming spot for surfers of all levels.
Occasional rip currents
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
Magnolia St. Surf Forecast FAQ
What is the current surf forecast for Magnolia St.?
The current wave height at Magnolia St. is 1-2ft with a 11.05s swell period. Wind is S at 7mph. Conditions are rated Poor.
How accurate is the Magnolia St. surf forecast?
Our Magnolia St. 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 Magnolia St.?
The current breaking wave height at Magnolia St. is 1-2ft, produced by a 0.8ft SSE primary swell at 3s, a 0.7ft S secondary swell at 11s, a 0.6ft SSW tertiary swell at 12s. 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 Magnolia St.?
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Magnolia St. is Thursday from 10 AM to 1 PM with 6ft waves, a 5.65s swell period, and conditions rated Fair - Good. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.