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54th St. Surf Forecast

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Orange County, California

54th St. surf spot

Current Conditions

Fair
Wave Height
2-3+ft
knee to waist high
Swell Period
15.85s
Wind
4mph
NNW / Gusts 5mph
Conditions
Fair
Active Swells
Primary
0.7ft @ 16sSSW
Secondary
0.6ft @ 3sWNW
Tertiary
0.5ft @ 13sS

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Spot Guide

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

54th St. is a user-friendly beach break in Orange County that catches consistent swell and offers approachable waves for developing surfers. With a northeast-facing exposure and sandy bottom, this spot produces forgiving, peeling waves that work well during Southern Hemisphere swell events and autumn swells. The relatively protected nature and gradual beach profile make it a popular choice for lessons and progression, though expect crowds during peak seasons and weekends.

CrowdsSwimmersPiers nearby

Forecast Charts

Daily Forecast

Thu, Mar 26Fair

Expect 2-3ft all day on SSW swell at 16s with calm winds — nothing amazing but surfable.

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

Consistent 2-3ft surf through the day on W swell at 10s with glassy conditions.

6am9am12pm3pm
10s W|Calm
Sat, Mar 28Fair

First light looks cleanest — 2-3ft on SSW swell at 14s with barely a breath of wind. Conditions go downhill through the afternoon.

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

Steady 2-3ft waves on offer on SSW swell at 13s — calm winds.

6am9am12pm3pm
9s SW|Calm
Mon, Mar 30Poor

Not the most exciting day — 1-2ft and poor conditions with glassy conditions.

6am9am12pm3pm
12s S|Calm

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54th St. Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for 54th St.?
The current wave height at 54th St. is 2-3+ft with a 15.85s swell period. Wind is NNW at 4mph. Conditions are rated Fair.
How accurate is the 54th St. surf forecast?
Our 54th 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.