Laguna Beach surf break

Laguna Beach surfForecast / CAL – Orange County / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 am Saturday 02 May 2026 PDT
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Laguna Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Laguna Beach sea temperature is
17.2° C
(Which is 1.6°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

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 Saturday (May 02) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.2m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 5s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 14s is also forecast. 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 0.5m 20s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 09) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 13s period and expected on Sunday (May 03) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Sat 2nd May)1ft (0.3m) 14s
Best Surf 5AM (Sat 9th May)1.5ft (0.4m) 20s
Most Powerful 8AM (Sat 9th May)1.5ft (0.5m) 20s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Laguna Beach over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Mon night. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat afternoon, min 15°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu morning, min 15°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
2
Sunday
3
Monday
4
Tuesday
5
Wednesday
6
Thursday
7
Friday
8
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SW
14
0.2
SSW
18
0.3
SSW
16
0.3
SSW
16
0.4
SW
15
0.4
SSW
15
0.4
SSW
15
0.4
SW
16
0.5
SW
16
0.6
SSW
15
0.6
SSW
15
0.6
SSW
15
0.6
SSW
16
0.6
SSW
15
0.5
SW
14
0.5
SW
14
0.5
SW
14
0.3
SW
18
0.9
W
7
0.4
SW
18
1
W
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
31
30
50
51
55
84
93
66
125
146
142
158
164
148
99
100
99
50
80
78
116
Wind (km/h)
15
WSW
15
W
5
S
10
SSW
15
SW
15
W
15
W
20
WSW
10
WNW
20
W
20
WSW
5
SSW
10
WSW
20
W
5
W
10
W
15
W
5
S
10
S
5
WSW
15
SSE
on
on
glassy
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
on
on
glassy
on
on
glassy
on
cross-on
cross
cross
on
cross
High Tide
10:55AM1.56m
9:52PM2.18m
11:40AM1.48m
10:21PM2.13m
12:32PM1.41m
10:52PM2.06m
1:40PM1.35m
11:25PM1.97m
3:32PM1.34m
00:05AM1.88m
00:57AM1.77m
5:59PM1.48m
2:14AM1.68m
Low Tide
3:38PM1.05m
5:08AM0.30m
4:02PM1.13m
5:49AM0.35m
4:24PM1.20m
6:35AM0.43m
4:43PM1.27m
7:29AM0.51m
4:48PM1.34m
8:30AM0.56m
9:31AM0.59m
8:43PM1.45m
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clear
rain showers
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
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6:01
6:01
6:00
5:58
5:58
5:56
5:56
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7:34
7:35
7:36
7:36
7:37
7:37
7:38
1
Temp °C
16
17
16
16
17
15
17
17
16
16
16
15
16
17
16
19
19
18
19
19
19
14
15
15
16
14
12
13
13
12
12
11
12
14
14
14
18
17
18
18
18
19
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
W
5
0.2
SSW
18
0.4
WSW
4
0.3
SSW
16
0.4
SW
15
0.4
SSW
15
0.4
SSW
15
0.4
SW
16
0.5
SW
16
0.6
SSW
15
0.6
SSW
15
0.7
W
6
0.6
SSW
16
0.6
SSW
15
0.5
SW
14
0.5
SW
14
0.5
SW
14
0.8
W
6
0.9
W
7
0.6
W
7
1
W
8
Energy kJ
8
30
6
51
55
84
93
66
125
146
142
31
164
148
99
100
99
49
80
35
116
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SW
14
0.2
S
11
0.3
SSW
16
0.3
W
4
0.2
S
10
0.2
SSW
18
0.2
S
10
0.4
SW
13
0.3
S
12
0.3
SW
18
0.2
S
12
0.6
SSW
15
0.5
W
6
0.4
W
5
0.4
W
4
0.5
W
6
0.1
S
10
0.4
SW
13
0.4
SW
13
0.4
SW
18
0.4
SW
18
Energy kJ
29
9
50
3
8
31
8
46
25
49
11
158
15
9
5
15
2
45
44
78
79
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSW
18
0.1
SW
12
0.2
S
11
0.2
S
10
0.1
SW
18
0.2
S
13
0.2
S
13
0.3
S
13
0.2
SSW
13
0.2
S
12
0.1
SW
21
0.2
S
11
0.2
S
11
0.2
S
11
0.3
SW
19
0.1
SW
19
0.1
SW
18
0.3
SW
18
0.2
SSW
16
0.3
W
10
0.3
SSW
20
Energy kJ
31
6
9
8
13
14
14
29
17
11
18
10
9
9
59
15
13
50
26
16
79
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
W
5
0.3
W
4
0.4
W
3
0.5
W
4
0.5
W
3
0.5
W
4
1
W
5
1
W
6
0.5
W
6
Energy kJ
12
3
3
7
6
7
55
60
16
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
Distance (km)
541
109
0
109
109
91
109
109
10
109
538
0
64
109
0
109
109
10
64
182
64
Best forecast wave conditions in Orange County
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
2
1
1
1
2
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
3
1
2
2
1
2
3
3
3
2
3
3
2
2
3
3
2
4
3
3
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
4
5
5
4
5
8
5
5
5
7
5
6
6
9
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Information about the Laguna Beach Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Laguna Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Laguna Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Laguna Beach surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Laguna Beach) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Laguna Beach may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

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