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Crescent Bay Surf Forecast

Orange County, California

Crescent Bay surf spot

Current Conditions

Poor
Wave Height
1-2ft
ankle to knee high
Swell Period
15.65s
Wind
2mph
NNE / Gusts 3mph
Conditions
Poor
Active Swells
Primary
0.9ft @ 16sSSW
Secondary
0.6ft @ 11sS
Tertiary
0.5ft @ 13sS

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Spot Guide

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

Crescent Bay is a picturesque sandy beach break located in Laguna Beach, offering mellow, rolling waves that peel across a wide sandy bottom—making it an ideal spot for beginners and intermediate surfers. The bay's crescent shape naturally focuses swell energy and provides natural protection from offshore winds, creating consistent waist-to-chest-high peaks throughout much of the year. This beloved local break draws crowds due to its accessibility, scenic cove setting, and reliable conditions, especially during southern hemisphere swell season.

Heavy crowdsLocalismRocks at north end of bay

Forecast Charts

Daily Forecast

Thu, Mar 26Poor

A slow one — 1-2ft waves and poor conditions with barely a breath of wind.

6am9am12pm3pm
16s SSW|Calm
Fri, Mar 27Poor

Pretty quiet out there — 1-2ft and mostly poor with calm winds.

6am9am12pm3pm
14s SSW|Calm
Sat, Mar 28Poor

Slim pickings today — 1-2ft and poor with barely a breath of wind.

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

Slim pickings today — 1-2ft and poor with calm winds.

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

Not the most exciting day — 1-2ft and poor conditions with barely a breath of wind.

6am9am12pm3pm
12s SSW|Calm

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Crescent Bay Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Crescent Bay?
The current wave height at Crescent Bay is 1-2ft with a 15.65s swell period. Wind is NNE at 2mph. Conditions are rated Poor.
How accurate is the Crescent Bay surf forecast?
Our Crescent Bay 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.