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17th St. Surf Forecast

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Orange County, California

17th St. surf spot

Current Conditions

Poor
Wave Height
1-2ft
ankle to knee high
Swell Period
15.85s
Wind
3mph
N / Gusts 4mph
Conditions
Poor
Active Swells
Primary
0.9ft @ 3sW
Secondary
0.7ft @ 16sSW
Tertiary
0.5ft @ 11sSSW

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Spot Guide

Break
Beach
Bottom
Sand
Level
Beginner
Crowd
Heavy
Best Swell
SSW
Best Wind
NE
Season
Fall

17th Street is a classic Orange County beach break that catches plenty of swell throughout the year, with a sandy bottom that creates fun, forgiving waves ideal for learning. The NE-facing orientation means it picks up southern hemisphere swells beautifully in fall and winter, while summer can bring consistent smaller waves from local wind patterns. Being a popular urban beach break near Huntington Beach, expect crowded lineups especially on weekends, but the mellow conditions and multiple peaks along the beach make it accessible for surfers of all levels.

LocalismCrowdsPier pilings nearby

Forecast Charts

Daily Forecast

Thu, Mar 26Poor

A slow one — 0-1ft waves and poor conditions with glassy conditions.

6am9am12pm3pm
13s SW|Calm
Fri, Mar 27Very Poor

A slow one — 0-1ft waves and very poor conditions with glassy conditions.

6am9am12pm3pm
7s W|Calm
Sat, Mar 28Very Poor

Slim pickings today — 0-1ft and very poor with calm winds.

6am9am12pm3pm
6s WSW|Calm
Sun, Mar 29Very Poor

Pretty quiet out there — 0-1ft and mostly very poor with barely a breath of wind.

6am9am12pm3pm
4s W|Calm
Mon, Mar 30Very Poor

A slow one — Flat waves and very poor conditions with barely a breath of wind.

6am9am12pm3pm
5s WSW|Calm

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17th St. Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for 17th St.?
The current wave height at 17th St. is 1-2ft with a 15.85s swell period. Wind is N at 3mph. Conditions are rated Poor.
How accurate is the 17th St. surf forecast?
Our 17th St. forecast uses NOAA GFS and other weather models combined with spot-specific bathymetry to calculate breaking wave heights. Short-range (1-3 day) forecasts are most reliable. Extended forecasts show general trends.