Orange County, California
Best window·Thursday 6AM–9AM·3ft·Fair
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Laguna Beach (Thalia 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. Early morning is your best window — 3-4ft waves on SSW swell at 14s with barely a breath of wind. Conditions go downhill through the afternoon.
Thu, Jun 25: 3–4ft, 17s period, rated Fair. Early morning is your best window — 3-4ft waves on SSW swell at 16s with calm winds. Onshore flow builds through the day to 6mph, bringing conditions down to poor - fair.
Fri, Jun 26: 2–3ft, 15s period, rated Poor - Fair. First light looks cleanest — 2-3ft on SSW swell at 14s with glassy conditions. Wind fills in through the day, pushing up to 9mph from the SW and dropping conditions to poor.
Sat, Jun 27: 2–3ft, 18s period, rated Poor. Pretty quiet out there — 2-3ft and mostly poor 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.
Thalia Street in Laguna Beach is a popular sandy beach break that works best during Southern California's fall and winter swells, offering accessible waves for beginners and intermediate surfers. The protected cove receives consistent swell from the south and southwest, with the sandy bottom providing forgiving conditions for learning. This scenic, well-maintained beach near downtown Laguna attracts crowds year-round due to its accessibility and reliable peaks along the shoreline.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Laguna Beach (Thalia Street) is 2-3+ft 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 (Thalia Street) is 2-3+ft, 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 (Thalia 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 (Thalia 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 (Thalia 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 (Thalia Street) is a beach with a sand bottom, suited to beginner surfers. Thalia Street in Laguna Beach is a popular sandy beach break that works best during Southern California's fall and winter swells, offering accessible waves for beginners and intermediate surfers. The protected cove receives consistent swell from the south and southwest, with the sandy bottom providing forgiving conditions for learning. This scenic, well-maintained beach near downtown Laguna attracts crowds year-round due to its accessibility and reliable peaks along the shoreline.
The prime season at Laguna Beach (Thalia 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 (Thalia Street) include heavy crowds, localism, swimmers and beachgoers. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
Our Laguna Beach (Thalia 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.
