Surf Forecasts:
Laguna Beach surf forecast from 13 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 13 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 13s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 19 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 17s period, SW swell with 358 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 13 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 13s period with SSW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Laguna Beach this week:
The surf forecast for Laguna Beach over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 13) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 21s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Laguna Beach in the next 16 days are 0.8m 17s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 19) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 11s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 19) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Mon 13th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Mon 13th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Sun 19th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Laguna Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s talk Laguna Beach. This reef break is exposed to a WNW swell, but the outlook is mostly a dud for the next week and a half. The water is running a touch warmer than usual for this time of year, at 68°F, but that’s about the only good news.
We’re looking at a long, flat spell from now until the 21st of July. The combined wave energy is weak, the wind is either cross or onshore, and the swell is small, under 3ft from the SSW. It’s all poor conditions, so don’t bother paddling out. The crowds are often here, too, so it’s not a fun wait.
The first chance of a wave comes on the morning of Monday, the 21st of July. The swell comes in at 3ft from the SSW, with a period of 16 seconds—that’s a solid groundswell. The combined energy hits 428 (moderate), and the wind is a light cross-onshore breeze. It’s only marginal, but it’s something. The long period at a reef should give you some clean lines, but expect other surfers in the water.
The real standout is Monday morning, the 27th of July. The wind goes glassy, dead calm from the SSW. The swell is a clean 2ft from the SW, with a very long period of 18 seconds. The combined energy is a strong 493 (moderate). It’s small, but it’s smooth. That long period will make the waves fat and slow, perfect for a log. The crowds are often there, so be ready to share. The afternoon turns onshore, so hit it early.
The 25th of July brings a bigger 4ft SSW swell, but it’s ruined by a moderate cross-onshore wind, making it choppy. That’s a kite-surfing day, not a clean paddle session.
Bottom line: the glassy morning of the 27th is your only real winner. For the rest of the 16 days, it’s a lot of waiting.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Wed afternoon, min 20°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Thu morning, min 20°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 12 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | W 8 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 253 | 257 | 149 | 119 | 123 | 152 | 78 | 96 | 90 | 85 | 88 | 91 | 130 | 74 | 77 | 246 | 255 | 90 | 235 | 358 | 271 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | glassy |
High Tide | 10:05AM1.59m | 8:52PM2.58m | 10:47AM1.65m | 9:42PM2.56m | 11:29AM1.71m | 10:31PM2.45m | 12:10PM1.76m | 11:19PM2.26m | 12:52PM1.80m | 00:08AM2.01m | 1:34PM1.84m | 1:01AM1.74m | 2:18PM1.86m | 2:07AM1.48m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:32PM1.04m | 4:14AM-0.16m | 3:26PM0.99m | 4:57AM-0.12m | 4:20PM0.95m | 5:38AM-0.01m | 5:15PM0.94m | 6:18AM0.16m | 6:15PM0.94m | 6:55AM0.36m | 7:21PM0.95m | 7:31AM0.58m | 8:39PM0.94m | ||||||||
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 | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — |
 | — | 8:01 | — | — | 8:01 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 8:00 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 |
Feels °C | 21 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 23 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 13 | W 6 | W 7 | W 8 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 6 | SW 15 | SW 18 | SW 18 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 |
| kJ | 253 | 257 | 149 | 119 | 123 | 96 | 28 | 32 | 71 | 85 | 47 | 50 | 34 | 21 | 77 | 246 | 255 | 64 | 152 | 185 | 189 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 21 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 19 | SW 14 | W 6 | S 12 | S 12 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 |
| kJ | 18 | 59 | 96 | 57 | 111 | 152 | 65 | 50 | 90 | 64 | 88 | 77 | 130 | 74 | 7 | 24 | 24 | 90 | 235 | 358 | 271 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 15 | W 15 | S 12 | S 15 | S 10 | W 4 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 19 | SW 14 | SW 18 | SW 18 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | SW 13 | W 6 | W 6 | W 5 |
| kJ | 5 | 5 | 25 | 17 | 8 | 9 | 78 | 96 | 48 | 28 | 28 | 91 | 54 | 51 | 49 | 7 | 6 | 27 | 6 | 6 | 14 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | W 3 | WNW 9 | W 3 | W 4 | — | W 7 | — | — | — | SE 3 | SSE 3 | SSE 3 | SSE 3 | — | — | — | — | W 6 | — |
| kJ | — | — | 1 | 16 | 3 | 10 | — | 59 | — | — | — | 2 | 7 | 3 | 2 | — | — | — | — | 19 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 109 | 109 | 0 | 109 | 109 | 20 | 60 | 109 | 56 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 22 | 64 | 64 | 12 | 109 | 109 | 0 |
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