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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
15.6s
Wind
2mph
WNW / Gusts 3mph
Conditions
Fair
Active Swells
Primary
1.0ft @ 16sSSW
Secondary
0.7ft @ 11sSSW
Tertiary
0.5ft @ 13sS

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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

Consistent 2-3ft surf through the day on SSW swell at 16s with calm winds.

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

First light looks cleanest — 2-3ft on SSW swell at 15s with glassy conditions. Things get a bit scrappier as the day goes on.

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

A slow one — 1-2ft waves and poor conditions with calm winds.

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

Consistent 2-3ft surf through the day on WSW swell at 6s with barely a breath of wind.

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

A slow one — 1-2ft waves and poor conditions 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 15.6s swell period. Wind is WNW 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.