Orange County, California
Best window·Thursday 6AM–9AM·3ft·Fair
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Anderson St., 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. Early morning is your best window — 3-4ft waves on SSW swell at 17s with glassy conditions. Things get a bit scrappier as the day goes on.
Thu, Jun 25: 3–4ft, 17s period, rated Fair. Early morning is your best window — 3-4ft waves on SSW swell at 16s with barely a breath of wind. The WSW wind kicks in by afternoon — 9mph and poor - fair by then.
Fri, Jun 26: 3–4ft, 15s period, rated Poor - Fair. Dawn patrol is the move — 2-3ft on SSW swell at 14s with barely a breath of wind. Wind fills in through the day, pushing up to 12mph from the SW and dropping conditions to poor - fair.
Sat, Jun 27: 3–4ft, 18s period, rated Poor. Slim pickings today — 2-3ft and poor with 11mph from the SE.
Sun, Jun 28: 2–3ft, 17s period, rated Poor. Not the most exciting day — 2-3ft and poor conditions with 10mph SSE winds.
Anderson St. is a mellow beach break in Orange County that picks up solid swell and offers forgiving, rolling waves ideal for learning and progression. The sandy bottom provides a soft landing zone, making it a welcoming spot for newer surfers looking to build confidence. With consistent fall and winter swells wrapping around Southern California's coast, this accessible local favorite delivers fun, peeling waves that work best when offshore northeast winds groom the face.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Anderson St. is 2-4ft with a 16.95s swell period. Wind is WSW at 11mph 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 Anderson St. is 2-4ft, produced by a 1ft SSW primary swell at 17s, a 0.7ft SW secondary swell at 14s, a 0.7ft S tertiary swell at 14s, a 1ft 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 Anderson St. is Thursday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 3ft waves, a 16s swell period, and conditions rated Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
Anderson St. works best with a SSW 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 Anderson St.. 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.
Anderson St. is a beach with a sand bottom, suited to beginner surfers. Anderson St. is a mellow beach break in Orange County that picks up solid swell and offers forgiving, rolling waves ideal for learning and progression. The sandy bottom provides a soft landing zone, making it a welcoming spot for newer surfers looking to build confidence. With consistent fall and winter swells wrapping around Southern California's coast, this accessible local favorite delivers fun, peeling waves that work best when offshore northeast winds groom the face.
The prime season at Anderson St. is fall, 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.
Every surf spot has its own hazards — rocks, rip currents, crowds, marine life, or changing tides. Before paddling out at Anderson St., watch the break for 10–15 minutes, talk to locals when you can, and never surf beyond your ability level.
Our Anderson 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. Visit /public/accuracy for per-spot and regional performance metrics.
