Orange County, California
Best window·Thursday 6AM–9AM·3ft·Fair
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Laguna Beach (Brooks 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. First light looks cleanest — 3-4ft on SSW swell at 14s 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 W wind kicks in by afternoon — 6mph and poor - fair by then.
Fri, Jun 26: 2–3ft, 15s period, rated Poor - Fair. First light looks cleanest — 2-3ft on SSW swell at 14s with calm winds. Onshore flow builds through the day to 9mph, bringing conditions down to poor.
Sat, Jun 27: 2–3ft, 18s period, rated Poor. A slow one — 2-3ft waves and poor conditions with 9mph SE winds.
Sun, Jun 28: 2–3ft, 17s period, rated Poor. Pretty quiet out there — 2-3ft and mostly poor with moderate SSE wind around 10mph.
Brooks Street in Laguna Beach is a popular sandy beach break that offers accessible waves for learners and intermediate surfers, with a gentle approach and forgiving sand bottom. The beach faces northeast toward open ocean, picking up southern swells best during autumn months when Pacific storms generate consistent energy. This scenic cove-side location attracts significant crowds due to its convenient beach access and reliable wave quality, making it a go-to spot for Orange County surfers seeking mellow, peeling waves.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Laguna Beach (Brooks Street) is 2-3ft with a 16.9s swell period. Wind is WNW at 7mph and conditions are rated Fair. The forecast updates hourly so you can plan your session around the cleanest windows.
The current breaking wave height at Laguna Beach (Brooks Street) is 2-3ft, produced by a 1.6ft SSW primary swell at 17s, a 1.5ft SSW secondary swell at 14s, a 0.7ft WSW wind swell swell at 4s. 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 Laguna Beach (Brooks Street) is Thursday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 3ft waves, a 15.95s swell period, and conditions rated Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
Laguna Beach (Brooks Street) works best with a S 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 Laguna Beach (Brooks 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.
Laguna Beach (Brooks Street) is a beach with a sand bottom, suited to beginner surfers. Brooks Street in Laguna Beach is a popular sandy beach break that offers accessible waves for learners and intermediate surfers, with a gentle approach and forgiving sand bottom. The beach faces northeast toward open ocean, picking up southern swells best during autumn months when Pacific storms generate consistent energy. This scenic cove-side location attracts significant crowds due to its convenient beach access and reliable wave quality, making it a go-to spot for Orange County surfers seeking mellow, peeling waves.
The prime season at Laguna Beach (Brooks Street) 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.
Common hazards at Laguna Beach (Brooks Street) include crowds, localism, shorebreak. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
Our Laguna Beach (Brooks 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.
