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Goldenwest Surf Forecast

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Orange County, California

Goldenwest surf spot

Current Conditions

Very Poor
Wave Height
0-1ft
flat to ankle high
Swell Period
15.7s
Wind
3mph
NNW / Gusts 4mph
Conditions
Very Poor
Active Swells
Primary
0.7ft @ 16sSW
Secondary
0.6ft @ 3sW
Tertiary
0.4ft @ 11sSSW

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Spot Guide

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

Goldenwest is a sandy beach break in Orange County offering mellow, rolling waves ideal for beginners and intermediate surfers looking to progress. The spot handles Southern Hemisphere swell well during the fall months and provides consistent peaks across a wide beach lineup. With its accessible sand bottom and forgiving wave shape, it's a great training ground for developing technique in a relatively laid-back environment.

ShorebreakOccasional rip currents

Forecast Charts

Daily Forecast

Thu, Mar 26Very Poor

Slim pickings today — 0-1ft and very poor with calm winds.

6am9am12pm3pm
16s SW|Calm
Fri, Mar 27Very Poor

Pretty quiet out there — 0-1ft and mostly very poor with barely a breath of wind.

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

A slow one — 0-1ft waves and very poor conditions with calm winds.

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

A slow one — 0-1ft waves and very poor conditions with barely a breath of wind.

6am9am12pm3pm
5s W|Calm
Mon, Mar 30Very Poor

Slim pickings today — Flat and very poor with calm winds.

6am9am12pm3pm
6s WSW|Calm

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Goldenwest Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Goldenwest?
The current wave height at Goldenwest is 0-1ft with a 15.7s swell period. Wind is NNW at 3mph. Conditions are rated Very Poor.
How accurate is the Goldenwest surf forecast?
Our Goldenwest 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.