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Bolsa Chica Surf Forecast

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Orange County, California

Bolsa Chica surf spot

Current Conditions

Poor
Wave Height
1-2ft
ankle to knee high
Swell Period
15.85s
Wind
3mph
N / Gusts 4mph
Conditions
Poor
Active Swells
Primary
0.9ft @ 3sW
Secondary
0.7ft @ 16sSW
Tertiary
0.5ft @ 11sSSW

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Spot Guide

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

Bolsa Chica is a long, sandy beach break in Orange County that offers mellow, rolling waves ideal for learning and progression. The consistent beachbreak setup produces forgiving waves across a wide stretch of beach, making it accessible for surfers of all levels. The proximity to urban Orange County and quality sand banks create a popular but crowded local scene, especially on weekends and during swell season.

Heavy crowdsLocalismSwimmers and beach users

Forecast Charts

Daily Forecast

Thu, Mar 26Poor

Skip the dawn patrol — 1-2ft and poor early on. Afternoon shapes up better with 2-3ft and fair conditions.

6am9am12pm3pm
13s SW|Calm
Fri, Mar 27Fair

Consistent 2-3ft surf through the day on W swell at 7s with calm winds.

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

Slim pickings today — 1-2ft and poor with glassy conditions.

6am9am12pm3pm
6s WSW|Calm
Sun, Mar 29Fair

Consistent 2-3ft surf through the day on SSW swell at 13s with calm winds.

6am9am12pm3pm
4s W|Calm
Mon, Mar 30Poor

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

6am9am12pm3pm
5s WSW|Calm

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Bolsa Chica Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Bolsa Chica?
The current wave height at Bolsa Chica is 1-2ft with a 15.85s swell period. Wind is N at 3mph. Conditions are rated Poor.
How accurate is the Bolsa Chica surf forecast?
Our Bolsa Chica 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.