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Rockpile/Heisler Park Surf Forecast, Orange County, California

Orange County, California

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Rockpile/Heisler Park surf spot

Current Conditions

Very Poor
Wave Height
0-1ft
flat to ankle high
Swell Period
11.25s
Wind
3mph
WSW / Gusts 5mph
Conditions
Very Poor
Active Swells
Primary
1.0ft @ 11sS
Secondary
0.5ft @ 15sSSW
Tertiary
0.5ft @ 3sS

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Daily Forecast

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

Slim pickings today — 0-1ft and very poor with gentle SE breeze.

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

A slow one — 0-1ft waves and very poor conditions with light NW winds.

6am9am12pm3pm
9s S|5-7mph WSW
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Sat
2ft
Swell building Fri, Apr 3Poor

14s period — conditions are improving beyond your forecast

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Forecast Charts

Rockpile/Heisler Park Surf Spot Guide

Break
Reef
Bottom
Rock
Level
Intermediate
Crowd
Moderate
Best Swell
SSW
Best Wind
NE
Season
Fall

Rockpile at Heisler Park is a rocky reef break that fires up when Southern Hemisphere swells wrap around the Southern California coast, delivering hollow, fast-peeling waves along its craggy bottom. The right-hand orientation from the park's vantage point makes it a fun ride for intermediate surfers, with waves that maintain shape and power across the rocky takeoff zone. Named for the obvious jagged rock formation that defines the break, this spot offers a more rugged alternative to the sandy beaches nearby, rewarding surfers who respect the rocky bottom and time their sessions around proper swell direction.

RocksSharp reefSea urchinsLocalism

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

Rockpile/Heisler Park Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Rockpile/Heisler Park?
The current wave height at Rockpile/Heisler Park is 0-1ft with a 11.25s swell period. Wind is WSW at 3mph. Conditions are rated Very Poor.
How accurate is the Rockpile/Heisler Park surf forecast?
Our Rockpile/Heisler Park 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 Rockpile/Heisler Park?
The current breaking wave height at Rockpile/Heisler Park is 0-1ft, produced by a 1ft S primary swell at 11s, a 0.5ft SSW secondary swell at 15s, a 0.5ft S tertiary swell at 3s. 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 Rockpile/Heisler Park?
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Rockpile/Heisler Park is Thursday from 2 PM to 5 PM with 2ft waves, a 14.6s swell period, and conditions rated Poor. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.