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Strands Point Surf Forecast, Orange County, California

Orange County, California

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Strands Point surf spot

Current Conditions

Poor
Wave Height
1-2ft
ankle to knee high
Swell Period
11.25s
Wind
4mph
W / Gusts 5mph
Conditions
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 311-2ft
Poor

Slim pickings today — 1-2ft and poor with calm winds.

6am9am12pm3pm
12s S|2mph S
Wed, Apr 11-2ft
Poor

A slow one — 1-2ft waves and poor conditions with gentle SW breeze.

6am9am12pm3pm
10s S|4-7mph N
Thu, Apr 23-4ft
Fair

Patience pays off today — morning is fair with 2-3ft. Afternoon shapes up better with 3-4ft and fair - good conditions.

6am9am12pm3pm
9s S|4-7mph W
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Forecast Charts

Strands Point Surf Spot Guide

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

Strands Point is a rocky point break in Orange County that peels consistently along its rocky bottom, offering fun, medium-length rides with a natural point formation that lines up well for autumn and winter swells. The break benefits from a south to south-southwest swell direction while westerly winds provide ideal offshore conditions, making it a solid alternative to more crowded nearby breaks. The rocky composition creates reliable wave shape and performance, though it requires some water sense navigating around the boulders and rocky outcrops.

RocksRocky bottomLocalism

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

Strands Point Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Strands Point?
The current wave height at Strands Point is 1-2ft with a 11.25s swell period. Wind is W at 4mph. Conditions are rated Poor.
How accurate is the Strands Point surf forecast?
Our Strands Point 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 Strands Point?
The current breaking wave height at Strands Point is 1-2ft, 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 Strands Point?
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Strands Point is Thursday from 3 PM to 6 PM with 5ft waves, a 14.6s swell period, and conditions rated Fair - Good. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.