Surf Forecasts:
Laguna Beach surf forecast from 20 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 21 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 15s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 26 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 19s period, SW swell with 863 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 20 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 16s period with SW 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 20) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 5s. 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 1.1m 19s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 26) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 13s period and expected on Friday (Jul 24) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Mon 20th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Tue 21st Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Sun 26th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 19s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Laguna Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what we've got coming up for the Laguna Beach area over the next couple of weeks. It's gonna be a bit of a mixed bag, and to be honest, we're looking at a long quiet stretch to kick things off.
Right now, the water's sitting at 70°, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year. You'll be fine in a spring suit, maybe even just boardshorts if you're tough.
For Monday the 20th, we've got some small, weak swell from the SSW pushing in around 4ft, but it's coming with a light cross-onshore breeze. The energy is weak, and the conditions are just poor. Honestly, not worth paddling out for. This sets the tone for the next several days.
We're looking at a real dry spell here. From Monday the 20th all the way through to about Sunday the 27th, the forecast is filled with marginal surf and poor conditions. The swell stays small, often under 3ft, and the wind is almost always cross-onshore or onshore. There will be the odd window of clean-ish conditions, but the wave quality will be poor. It's one of those stretches where you'd be better off cleaning the wax off your board or looking at the forecast for next week. There's nothing here to get excited about.
The second week looks a bit more promising, but still far from perfect. From Monday the 27th of July through Thursday the 30th, we start to see a more consistent, longer period swell from the SSW. Sizes are hovering around the 3ft mark on the Monday and Tuesday, with the swell period stretching out to 17-18 seconds, which adds some decent energy. The combined energy is still moderate, so not a powerhouse, but the pulses will be there.
The wind is better too, with some light cross-shore or onshore breezes. It's not glassy, but it's manageable. This period has the best potential of the whole outlook. If you're going to pick a window, the mornings from Monday the 27th to Wednesday the 29th are your best bet.
Overall, though, this is a pretty flat and uninspiring outlook, Laguna Beach. Don't hold your breath.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Mon morning, min 20°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Thu afternoon, min 21°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 11 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | W 6 | SW 26 | SSW 17 | SW 24 | SSW 13 | SW 21 | SSW 21 | SSW 12 | SW 19 | SSW 19 | SW 18 | SSW 18 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 308 | 258 | 298 | 679 | 358 | 434 | 334 | 325 | 257 | 36 | 105 | 100 | 444 | 499 | 467 | 584 | 333 | 738 | 657 | 470 | 547 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | cross | cross-on | on | glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | on | on | cross |
High Tide | 3:05PM1.88m | 3:41AM1.29m | 3:56PM1.89m | 5:54AM1.24m | 4:50PM1.91m | 7:40AM1.30m | 5:43PM1.94m | 8:33AM1.38m | 6:32PM2.00m | 9:05AM1.44m | 7:16PM2.08m | 9:31AM1.48m | 7:55PM2.16m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:06AM0.79m | 10:10PM0.88m | 8:44AM0.98m | 11:38PM0.77m | 9:35AM1.13m | 00:45AM0.63m | 10:48AM1.23m | 1:34AM0.51m | 12:01PM1.26m | 2:13AM0.40m | 12:57PM1.23m | 2:47AM0.31m | 1:41PM1.19m | 3:19AM0.24m | |||||||
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 | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — |
 | — | 7:59 | — | — | 7:59 | — | — | 7:58 | — | — | 7:57 | — | — | 7:57 | — | — | 7:55 | — | — | 7:54 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 23 |
Feels °C | 24 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 19 | SSW 19 | SW 18 | SSW 18 |
| kJ | 308 | 202 | 298 | 679 | 358 | 434 | 334 | 325 | 442 | 590 | 581 | 609 | 573 | 499 | 424 | 308 | 333 | 738 | 657 | 470 | 547 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 5 | SW 16 | S 10 | W 5 | S 9 | SSW 8 | W 6 | S 14 | W 6 | W 6 | SW 26 | W 6 | W 7 | W 6 | SW 21 | SSW 21 | SSW 21 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | W 7 |
| kJ | 8 | 258 | 96 | 2 | 59 | 57 | 15 | 264 | 63 | 36 | 105 | 68 | 56 | 25 | 467 | 584 | 294 | 199 | 138 | 105 | 31 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 14 | W 5 | SSW 13 | SSE 14 | SW 12 | W 4 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 14 | SW 6 | SW 6 | SSW 17 | SW 24 | SW 24 | W 6 | W 7 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | SSW 11 |
| kJ | 20 | 4 | 114 | 20 | 66 | 6 | 36 | 22 | 257 | 6 | 6 | 100 | 444 | 271 | 26 | 43 | 30 | 26 | 41 | 28 | 78 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | W 4 | W 4 | — | W 5 | — | — | W 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 1 | 9 | — | 13 | — | — | 21 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 65 | 109 | 25 | 64 | 109 | 0 | 109 | 109 | 0 | 109 | 109 | 64 | 64 | 105 | 22 | 60 | 88 | 0 | 109 | 109 | 64 |
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