Orange County, California
Best window·Thursday 6AM–9AM·3ft·Fair
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Agate/Pearl Street, Orange County, California. Each day is rated based on breaking wave height, swell period, and wind — updated hourly from the latest NOAA GFS run.
Wed, Jun 24: 3–4ft, 18s period, rated Fair. Aim for the middle of the day — 3-4ft on SSW swell at 14s with barely a breath of wind. Early on is a little rough — give it until mid-morning to shape up.
Thu, Jun 25: 3–4ft, 17s period, rated Fair. Dawn patrol is the move — 3-4ft on SSW swell at 16s with calm winds. The W wind kicks in by afternoon — 6mph and poor - fair by then.
Fri, Jun 26: 2–3ft, 15s period, rated Poor - Fair. First light looks cleanest — 2-3ft on SSW swell at 14s with calm winds. Onshore flow builds through the day to 9mph, bringing conditions down to poor.
Sat, Jun 27: 2–3ft, 18s period, rated Poor. Not the most exciting day — 2-3ft and poor conditions with 9mph SE winds.
Sun, Jun 28: 2–3ft, 17s period, rated Poor. Not the most exciting day — 2-3ft and poor conditions with moderate SSE wind around 10mph.
Agate and Pearl Street in Laguna Beach is a reef break peeling over rock and sand bottom, offering both lefts and rights in the waist-high to overhead range. The rocky bottom creates defined peaks that reward intermediate surfers who can read the lineup. Best in winter on W groundswells, with NE Santa Ana winds providing clean offshore conditions. Rocks in the lineup require awareness on entry and exit.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Agate/Pearl Street is 2-3+ft with a 16.9s swell period. Wind is WNW at 7mph and conditions are rated Fair. The forecast updates hourly so you can plan your session around the cleanest windows.
The current breaking wave height at Agate/Pearl Street is 2-3+ft, produced by a 1.6ft SSW primary swell at 17s, a 1.5ft SSW secondary swell at 14s, a 0.7ft WSW wind swell swell at 4s. Breaking wave height is the actual rideable wave size at the shore — calculated from offshore swell data using this spot's coastal bathymetry — not the raw buoy reading.
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Agate/Pearl Street is Thursday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 3ft waves, a 15.95s swell period, and conditions rated Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
Agate/Pearl Street works best with a SW swell and NE winds. Offshore winds groom the face of the wave, while onshore winds turn it sloppy. Cross-offshore conditions usually produce the cleanest shape.
Tide plays a big role at Agate/Pearl Street. Mid tide works for most beach breaks, while reef and point breaks often prefer higher or lower stages. Use the tide chart above to line up your session with the swell peak.
Agate/Pearl Street is a reef with a rock bottom, suited to intermediate surfers. Agate and Pearl Street in Laguna Beach is a reef break peeling over rock and sand bottom, offering both lefts and rights in the waist-high to overhead range. The rocky bottom creates defined peaks that reward intermediate surfers who can read the lineup. Best in winter on W groundswells, with NE Santa Ana winds providing clean offshore conditions. Rocks in the lineup require awareness on entry and exit.
The prime season at Agate/Pearl Street is winter, when swell direction, wind patterns, and water temps line up most consistently. Outside the peak season you can still score, but you'll need to watch the forecast closely for the right windows.
Common hazards at Agate/Pearl Street include rocks, shallow reef, urchins, crowds. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
Our Agate/Pearl Street 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. Visit /public/accuracy for per-spot and regional performance metrics.
