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Poche Beach Surf Forecast

Orange County, California

Poche Beach surf spot

Current Conditions

Fair
Wave Height
2-3ft
knee to waist high
Swell Period
15.8s
Wind
2mph
N / Gusts 4mph
Conditions
Fair
Active Swells
Primary
1.0ft @ 16sSSW
Secondary
0.7ft @ 11sSSW
Tertiary
0.5ft @ 3sW

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Spot Guide

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

Poche Beach is a mellow sand-bottom beach break along Orange County's scenic coastline, offering accessible waves that work well for beginners and intermediate surfers. With its northeast-facing aspect, the beach captures south to southwest swells while benefiting from offshore northwest winds that groom the faces. The sandy bottom provides a forgiving surface for learning, making it a solid choice for those looking to progress their skills in a relaxed beach setting.

Occasional rip currentsCrowded during summer weekends

Forecast Charts

Daily Forecast

Thu, Mar 26Fair

Consistent 2-3ft surf through the day on SSW swell at 16s with glassy conditions.

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

Early morning is your best window — 2-3ft waves on SW swell at 13s with glassy conditions. Things get a bit scrappier as the day goes on.

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

Not the most exciting day — 1-2ft and poor conditions with calm winds.

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

First light looks cleanest — 3-4ft on SSW swell at 13s with glassy conditions. Things get a bit scrappier as the day goes on.

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

Slim pickings today — 1-2ft and poor with glassy conditions.

6am9am12pm3pm
12s SSW|Calm

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Poche Beach Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Poche Beach?
The current wave height at Poche Beach is 2-3ft with a 15.8s swell period. Wind is N at 2mph. Conditions are rated Fair.
How accurate is the Poche Beach surf forecast?
Our Poche Beach 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.