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. Get out early for the best of it — 3-4ft waves on SSW swell at 16s and calm winds. Wind fills in through the day, pushing up to 8mph from the W and dropping conditions to poor - fair.
Fri, Jun 26: 2–3ft, 15s period, rated Poor. Early morning is your best window — 2-3ft waves on SSW swell at 14s with barely a breath of wind. The SW wind kicks in by afternoon — 10mph and poor by then.
Sat, Jun 27: 2–3ft, 17s period, rated Poor. A slow one — 2ft waves and poor conditions with moderate SE wind around 10mph.
Sun, Jun 28: 2–3ft, 17s period, rated Poor. Pretty quiet out there — 2-3ft and mostly poor with moderate SSE wind around 11mph.
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 2-3ft with a 16.75s swell period. Wind is W at 7mph and conditions are rated Poor - 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 2-3ft, produced by a 2.2ft SSW primary swell at 17s, a 0.8ft WSW wind swell swell at 2s. 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 15.75s 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.
