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204s Surf Forecast

Orange County, California

204s surf spot

Current Conditions

Fair
Wave Height
2-3ft
knee to waist high
Swell Period
15.8s
Wind
2mph
N / Gusts 4mph
Conditions
Fair
Active Swells
Primary
1.0ft @ 16sSSW
Secondary
0.7ft @ 11sSSW
Tertiary
0.5ft @ 3sW

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Spot Guide

Break
Beach
Bottom
Sand
Level
Beginner
Crowd
Moderate
Best Swell
S
Best Wind
NE
Season
Fall

204s is a accessible sandy beach break in Orange County that works best during fall and winter swells when southern hemisphere groundswell wraps into Southern California. The NE-facing beach offers forgiving, mellow waves ideal for learning and progression, with a wide sandy bottom that provides consistent, peeling opportunities across various swell sizes. This spot's popularity with beginners and intermediates makes it a reliable option when other nearby breaks are either too crowded or outside their optimal swell window.

Crowded during peak timesOccasional rip currents

Forecast Charts

Daily Forecast

Thu, Mar 26Fair

Steady 2-3ft waves on offer on SSW swell at 16s — calm winds.

6am9am12pm3pm
16s SSW|Calm
Fri, Mar 27Fair

Dawn patrol is the move — 2-3ft on SW swell at 13s with calm winds. Conditions go downhill through the afternoon.

6am9am12pm3pm
14s SSW|Calm
Sat, Mar 28Poor

Not the most exciting day — 1-2ft and poor conditions with barely a breath of wind.

6am9am12pm3pm
14s SSW|Calm
Sun, Mar 29Fair

Steady 2-3ft waves on offer on SSW swell at 13s — glassy conditions.

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

Slim pickings today — 1-2ft and poor with glassy conditions.

6am9am12pm3pm
12s SSW|Calm

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204s Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for 204s?
The current wave height at 204s is 2-3ft with a 15.8s swell period. Wind is N at 2mph. Conditions are rated Fair.
How accurate is the 204s surf forecast?
Our 204s 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.