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72nd Place Surf Forecast

Orange County, California

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72nd Place surf spot

Current Conditions

Very Poor
Wave Height
0-1ft
flat to ankle high
Swell Period
15.7s
Wind
1mph
E / Gusts 5mph
Conditions
Very Poor
Active Swells
Primary
0.7ft @ 16sSW
Secondary
0.6ft @ 3sW
Tertiary
0.4ft @ 11sSSW

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Spot Guide

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

72nd Place is a mellow beach break in Huntington Beach that offers forgiving, rolling waves perfect for surfers building their skills. The consistent sandy bottom provides a safe learning environment with gradually sloping banks that produce soft, mushy waves ideal for beginners and cruisy intermediate sessions. This spot catches swell from the south and southwest while benefiting from offshore northeast winds during morning sessions, making it a reliable choice for accessible surfing in Orange County.

Crowded during peak hoursLocalism

Forecast Charts

Daily Forecast

Thu, Mar 26Very Poor

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

6am9am12pm3pm
16s SW|Calm
Fri, Mar 27Very Poor

Slim pickings today — 0-1ft and very poor with glassy conditions.

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

Pretty quiet out there — 0-1ft and mostly very poor with calm winds.

6am9am12pm3pm
14s SSW|Calm
Sun, Mar 29Very Poor

Slim pickings today — 0-1ft and very poor with barely a breath of wind.

6am9am12pm3pm
5s W|Calm
Mon, Mar 30Very Poor

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

6am9am12pm3pm
6s WSW|Calm

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72nd Place Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for 72nd Place?
The current wave height at 72nd Place is 0-1ft with a 15.7s swell period. Wind is E at 1mph. Conditions are rated Very Poor.
How accurate is the 72nd Place surf forecast?
Our 72nd Place 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.