Surf Forecasts:
Laguna Beach - South Crescent Bay surf forecast from 23 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 25 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 21s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 26 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 19s period, SW swell with 863 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 23 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 12s period with S 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 Thursday (Jul 23) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 7s. 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 1.1m 19s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 26) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Thu 23rd Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Sat 25th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 21s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Sun 26th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 19s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Laguna Beach - South Crescent Bay over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s check out what’s shaking at Laguna Beach – South Crescent Bay for the next couple of weeks. I gotta level with you, this isn’t a banner forecast. We’ve got a long stretch ahead, and the surf is pretty marginal for the most part.
Right now the water is a balmy 71°, which is a solid 5° warmer than usual for this time of year. It’s like bathwater out there, great for sitting around, but the waves aren’t cooperating.
We’ve got some knee-to-waist high swell sticking around through the end of July, mostly from the SSW. The combined energy is in that moderate range, around 575 (moderate wave energy). The problem is most of this period has onshore or cross-onshore winds, messing up the surface. Nothing really stands out as a true clean, rippable day until the very end.
Now, if you’re itching for a paddle, the morning of Saturday, August 1st shows a little bump from the south at 4ft, with S swell direction. Still cross-on, but the wind is light, so it won’t be too choppy. The energy is hitting 709 (moderate wave energy), which is alright, but don’t expect perfection. By the afternoon, it drops to 3ft and goes onshore, so get it while you can.
The next morning, Sunday, August 2nd, is another look. We’re still seeing waist-high sets from the S at 4ft, with period dropping to 12 seconds. Winds are light cross-onshore again, so it’s okay for a grovel. The energy is down to 430 (moderate wave energy) though, so it’s a bit weaker.
After that, things really go flat. From late Sunday the 2nd onward, we’re looking at a stretch where the swell drops off a cliff. The combined energy plummets into the double digits – 125 (weak wave energy) and even as low as 80 (weak wave energy) by Tuesday the 4th. The swell heights are barely pushing 2ft, and it’s just small, weak, and choppy. It’s a real bummer.
So, to wrap it up: the best bet in this whole 16-day window is Saturday, August 1st, morning. It’s not going to be world-class, but that S swell at 4ft with light cross-onshore winds is the most energy we see all period, and it’s your best shot at a few fun ones before the flat spell settles in. Also, keep in mind this spot is fairly consistent and often has crowds, so you won’t have it to yourself.
Other than that, bring a longboard and low expectations, or just enjoy the warm water.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sat afternoon, min 21°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sun morning, min 21°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 24 | SW 24 | SW 21 | SSW 21 | SW 21 | SW 19 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SSW 19 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 239 | 161 | 286 | 444 | 271 | 467 | 584 | 450 | 863 | 657 | 565 | 614 | 727 | 719 | 601 | 807 | 735 | 651 | 475 | 575 | 469 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | cross | cross | cross | cross | on | on | glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 5:43PM1.94m | 8:33AM1.38m | 6:32PM2.00m | 9:05AM1.44m | 7:16PM2.08m | 9:31AM1.48m | 7:55PM2.16m | 9:56AM1.52m | 8:31PM2.22m | 10:21AM1.56m | 9:06PM2.25m | 10:46AM1.59m | 9:39PM2.24m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:48AM1.23m | 1:34AM0.51m | 12:01PM1.26m | 2:13AM0.40m | 12:57PM1.23m | 2:47AM0.31m | 1:41PM1.19m | 3:19AM0.24m | 2:18PM1.13m | 3:49AM0.20m | 2:54PM1.08m | 4:18AM0.19m | 3:30PM1.03m | 4:46AM0.21m | |||||||
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 | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — |
 | — | 7:57 | — | — | 7:57 | — | — | 7:55 | — | — | 7:54 | — | — | 7:54 | — | — | 7:53 | — | — | 7:52 | — |
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Temp °C | 22 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 23 |
Feels °C | 22 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 7 | W 6 | W 7 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 21 | SSW 21 | SW 21 | SW 19 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SSW 19 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 |
| kJ | 73 | 53 | 107 | 252 | 186 | 467 | 584 | 450 | 863 | 657 | 565 | 614 | 727 | 719 | 601 | 807 | 735 | 651 | 475 | 575 | 469 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | S 12 | SSW 13 | W 7 | W 7 | S 11 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 7 | W 7 | W 6 | W 7 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | S 19 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 6 |
| kJ | 239 | 144 | 286 | 60 | 45 | 121 | 29 | 19 | 19 | 46 | 34 | 22 | 23 | 13 | 7 | 13 | 188 | 14 | 22 | 21 | 12 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 26 | SW 24 | SW 24 | W 6 | S 10 | S 10 | S 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | S 10 | SW 12 | SSW 10 | S 9 | S 10 | W 7 | S 9 | S 18 | SSE 14 | SSE 14 |
| kJ | 163 | 161 | 66 | 444 | 271 | 28 | 52 | 30 | 71 | 40 | 23 | 16 | 23 | 9 | 6 | 8 | 14 | 6 | 162 | 20 | 40 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 109 | 109 | 61 | 65 | 64 | 25 | 65 | 109 | 0 | 64 | 64 | 53 | 64 | 157 | 26 | 64 | 128 | 12 | 64 | 119 |
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