Surf Forecasts:
Laguna Beach - South Crescent Bay surf forecast from 9 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 9 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 16s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 10 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 17s period, SW swell with 414 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 9 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 16s period with SW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Laguna Beach - South Crescent Bay this week:
The surf forecast for Laguna Beach - South Crescent Bay over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 09) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 13s is also forecast. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 4s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Laguna Beach - South Crescent Bay in the next 16 days are 0.9m 17s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 10) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Friday (Sep 11) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Wed 9th Sep) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Wed 9th Sep) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Thu 10th Sep) | 3ft (0.9m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Laguna Beach - South Crescent Bay over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the table for South Crescent Bay over the next couple of weeks.
Overall, it's a pretty quiet run. The water is sitting at a very warm 72°, which is a solid 5° warmer than usual for this time of year, so you’ll be shedding the wetsuit booties. The wave energy is weak for most of the period, with only a few days showing moderate energy. We’ve got a long wait ahead for anything decent.
Wednesday the 9th and Thursday the 10th are a write-off. The swell is tiny, under 3ft, and the wind is either cross or cross-onshore, making it a messy, marginal affair. The combined energy is weak, sitting at 275 on Wednesday morning, and barely nudging into the moderate zone at 497 on Thursday morning, but the quality is just not there.
Friday the 11th through to Tuesday the 24th is a real slog. The swell stays small, mostly under 3ft, and the wind is a persistent problem. It’s cross-shore, cross-onshore, or onshore, with moderate breezes creating chop. The wave energy is predominantly low, with values mostly in the 100-400 range. The only real glimmer in this stretch is the morning of Wednesday the 23rd. The wind goes glassy, which is a huge positive, and the swell is a clean 3ft from the SW. The energy is moderate at 281, and the period is a short 15 seconds. This is the standout of the entire forecast. It’s not a big swell, but glassy conditions at a pretty consistent spot like South Crescent Bay will make it the best on offer for a clean, cruisy session. Expect crowds as it’s a spot that’s often busy.
After that, the last few days of the forecast window, Thursday the 24th, is back to the same old story of small, wind-affected surf. Nothing to get excited about.
So, if you’re keen, circle Wednesday morning the 23rd. The rest of the time, you’re probably better off waiting for the next forecast update.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Wed morning, min 20°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sat morning, min 19°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 19 | SW 13 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SSW 20 | SW 16 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 127 | 219 | 295 | 414 | 376 | 358 | 349 | 262 | 217 | 169 | 136 | 97 | 89 | 68 | 49 | 108 | 108 | 147 | 127 | 127 | 87 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 9:08AM1.87m | 8:39PM2.28m | 9:36AM1.97m | 9:23PM2.20m | 10:04AM2.05m | 10:06PM2.06m | 10:31AM2.09m | 10:49PM1.88m | 10:59AM2.09m | 11:33PM1.68m | 11:27AM2.06m | 00:22AM1.49m | 11:56AM1.99m | 1:27AM1.32m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:36PM0.75m | 3:18AM0.16m | 3:20PM0.62m | 3:49AM0.28m | 4:03PM0.53m | 4:17AM0.44m | 4:46PM0.49m | 4:43AM0.62m | 5:30PM0.51m | 5:07AM0.80m | 6:17PM0.56m | 5:27AM0.97m | 7:12PM0.64m | ||||||||
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 | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — |
 | — | 7:06 | — | — | 7:04 | — | — | 7:02 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 6:59 | — | — | 6:58 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 30 | 28 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 |
Feels °C | 32 | 29 | 28 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 9 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | W 6 | W 6 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 6 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 |
| kJ | 44 | 219 | 295 | 414 | 376 | 358 | 349 | 262 | 217 | 36 | 29 | 67 | 61 | 37 | 49 | 53 | 38 | 20 | 127 | 122 | 87 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSW 8 | W 5 | W 6 | W 6 | W 7 | W 7 | W 6 | W 6 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 13 | W 10 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | WSW 6 | W 9 | W 8 |
| kJ | 98 | 39 | 25 | 36 | 25 | 43 | 43 | 28 | 36 | 169 | 136 | 97 | 89 | 68 | 30 | 108 | 108 | 147 | 10 | 24 | 20 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | S 12 | S 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | WSW 14 | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 | SW 19 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 20 | SSW 19 |
| kJ | 127 | 78 | 73 | 47 | 46 | 23 | 20 | 18 | 16 | 40 | 14 | 13 | 5 | 58 | 44 | 43 | 40 | 38 | 23 | 127 | 69 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 4 | W 4 | — | — | — | S 7 | SE 3 | S 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSE 2 | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 6 | 9 | — | — | — | 8 | 5 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 105 | 12 | 53 | 65 | 64 | 64 | 65 | 128 | 64 | 64 | 109 | 53 | 64 | 214 | 0 | 64 | 64 | 8 | 64 | 109 | 0 |
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