Orange County, California
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.
Sun, May 10: 1–2ft, 18s period, rated Poor. Slim pickings today — 1-2ft and poor with 7mph WSW winds.
Mon, May 11: 1–2ft, 18s period, rated Poor. Not the most exciting day — 1-2ft and poor conditions with light winds out of the NW.
Tue, May 12: 1–2ft, 16s period, rated Poor. Not the most exciting day — 1-2ft and poor conditions with light winds out of the S. Expect the wind to bump up to around 8mph by PM.
Wed, May 13: 0–1ft, 15s period, rated Poor. Slim pickings today — 1-2ft and poor with gentle SE breeze. Expect the wind to bump up to around 9mph by PM.
Thu, May 14: 0–1ft, 16s period, rated Very Poor. A slow one — 0-1ft waves and very poor conditions with light SE winds. Afternoon breeze fills in to 9mph.
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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 1-2ft with a 17.75s swell period. Wind is W at 7mph and conditions are rated Poor. 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 1-2ft, produced by a 1.4ft SSW primary swell at 18s, a 1ft W secondary swell at 6s, a 0.9ft S tertiary swell at 14s. 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 Friday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 2ft waves, a 14.45s swell period, and conditions rated Poor. 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. See the forecast accuracy card above for per-spot and regional performance metrics.
