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Shaw's Cove Surf Forecast

Orange County, California

Shaw's Cove surf spot

Current Conditions

Poor
Wave Height
1-2ft
ankle to knee high
Swell Period
15.85s
Wind
2mph
ESE / Gusts 2mph
Conditions
Poor
Active Swells
Primary
0.9ft @ 16sSSW
Secondary
0.6ft @ 11sSSW
Tertiary
0.5ft @ 3sW

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Spot Guide

Break
Reef
Bottom
Rock
Level
Intermediate
Crowd
Moderate
Best Swell
SSW
Best Wind
NE
Season
Fall

Shaw's Cove is a protected rocky reef break tucked into a scenic Laguna Beach cove, offering consistent, well-formed waves that peel along the reef structure. The break faces northeast and works best with southern or southwestern swells, channeled by the cove's natural geography to create organized peeling waves. This spot balances accessibility with quality, providing solid waves for intermediate surfers while the scenic cliffs and relatively protected setting make it a favorite destination.

RocksShallow reefSea urchinsLocalism

Forecast Charts

Daily Forecast

Thu, Mar 26Poor

Pretty quiet out there — 1-2ft and mostly poor with barely a breath of wind.

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

A slow one — 1-2ft waves and poor conditions with barely a breath of wind.

6am9am12pm3pm
13s SW|Calm
Sat, Mar 28Poor

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

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

Pretty quiet out there — 1-2ft and mostly poor with calm winds.

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

Not the most exciting day — 1-2ft and poor conditions with barely a breath of wind.

6am9am12pm3pm
12s SSW|Calm

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Shaw's Cove Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Shaw's Cove?
The current wave height at Shaw's Cove is 1-2ft with a 15.85s swell period. Wind is ESE at 2mph. Conditions are rated Poor.
How accurate is the Shaw's Cove surf forecast?
Our Shaw's Cove 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.