Laguna Beach (South Laguna) · Orange County
Thousand Steps
Coastal Flood Advisory issued November 4 at 8:18PM PST until November 10 at 12:00PM PST by NWS San Diego CA
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* WHAT...Minor to locally moderate coastal flooding expected. Additionally, dangerous rip currents and surf of 3 to 5 feet expcted along west-facing beaches. * WHERE...San Diego County Coastal Areas and Orange County Coastal Areas. * WHEN...From 4 AM Friday to noon PST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only isolated road closures expected. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Coastal residents and managers of infrastructure in the advisory area should prepare for rising water and take appropriate action to protect life and property. Highest tides will occur in the late morning each day. Observed high tides are 1.3 to 1.6 feet above astronomical tide predictions. Surf will increase starting next Monday, but there is uncertainty in details at this time.
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property.
Next 5 daysSurf height and tide, hour by hour
16-day outlookTomorrow 2–4 ft · Fair–Good
- Thu, Nov 53–4 ftWind AM calm, PM onshoreFair–Good
- Fri, Nov 62–4 ftWind AM offshore, PM onshoreFair–Good
- Sat, Nov 72–4 ftWind AM offshore, PM crossFair–Good
- Sun, Nov 82–3 ftWind AM offshore, PM onshoreFair
- Mon, Nov 92–4 ftWind AM calm, PM onshoreFair–Good
- Tue, Nov 102–4 ftWind AM calm, PM onshoreFair
- Wed, Nov 112–4 ftWind AM calm, PM onshoreFair
- Thu, Nov 122–4 ftWind AM calm, PM calmFair–Good
- Fri, Nov 133–6 ftWind AM cross, PM crossFair–Good
- Sat, Nov 145–10 ftWind AM cross, PM onshoreFair
- Sun, Nov 155–8 ftWind AM onshore, PM onshorePoor–Fair
- Mon, Nov 164–8 ftWind AM onshore, PM onshoreFair
- Tue, Nov 174–7 ftWind AM cross, PM calmGood
- Wed, Nov 183–4 ftWind AM cross, PM onshorePoor–Fair
- Thu, Nov 192–3 ftWind AM calm, PM onshoreFair
- Fri, Nov 202–4 ftWind AM calm, PM onshoreFair
Swell1.5 ft @ 14s SSW
- 1.5 ft14 s SSW 197°swell
- 1.0 ft13 s W 276°swell
- 1.1 ft6 s W 265°swell
Offshore deep-water swell from NOAA WAVEWATCH III.
Wind & weather5 mph calm · Clear
Solid: wind · dashed: gusts · dots: offshore/calm, cross, onshore
- 10 PM5–6 mphcalm69°F Clear
- 12 AM5–6 mphcalm69°F Clear
- 2 AM4–5 mphcalm68°F Clear
- 4 AM4–5 mphcalm68°F Clear
- 6 AM4–5 mphcalm63°F Clear
- 8 AM4–5 mphcalm67°F Clear
- 10 AM5–6 mphcalm70°F Clear
- 12 PM5–6 mphcalm73°F Clear
- 2 PM8–10 mphonshore73°F Clear
- 4 PM8–10 mphonshore74°F Clear
- 6 PM8–10 mphonshore74°F Clear
- 8 PM8–10 mphcross72°F Clear
- 10 PM4–5 mphcalm69°F Clear
National Weather Service forecast; NOAA GFS model beyond about 7 days.
Tides · San ClementeNext low 11 PM · 0.6 ft
- Low11 PM · 0.6 ft
- High6 AM · 5.5 ft
- Low12 PM · 0.7 ft
- High6 PM · 4.5 ft
NOAA Tides & Currents predictions. Best tide here: mid.
Sun & lightFirst light 5:46 AM · Sunset 4:56 PM · UV 4
UV index peak 4 (moderate) around 12 PM.EPA UV index forecast.
| First light | Sunrise | Sunset | Last light | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 5:46 AM | 6:12 AM | 4:56 PM | 5:21 PM |
| Tomorrow | 5:47 AM | 6:13 AM | 4:55 PM | 5:21 PM |
Water temp & live buoyWater 73°F · Buoy 2.6 ft @ 14s
Water 73°F (nearby buoy, 10:26 PM). Suggested: Boardshorts or a spring top.
- Wave height
- 0.8 m (2.6 ft)
- Dominant period
- 14 s
- Average period
- 8.9 s
- Direction
- SW 217°
- Water temp
- 23 °C
Measured at the buoy, shown as reported (feet converted from metres). Data: CDIP, Scripps Institution of Oceanography, via NOAA NDBC.
Water qualityCheck before you paddle out, especially after rain
Health departments post bacteria advisories and sewage-spill closures. Avoid the water for at least 72 hours after rain, especially near river mouths, creeks and storm drains.
Today's status: OC Health Care Agency (ocbeachinfo.com) →Getting thereStreet parking only, along PCH near 9th Ave; scarce in summer.
- Parking
- Street parking only, along PCH near 9th Ave; scarce in summer.
- Access
- Steep stairway (about 220+ steps) from PCH at 9th Ave; strenuous on the climb back up.
- Lifeguards
- Laguna Beach Marine Safety; tower staffed in summer, South Laguna patrol otherwise.
- Facilities
- Restroom and outdoor showers at the bottom of the stairs.
- Etiquette
- Local crowd; experienced surfers. Beach closed 9 p.m.–6 a.m.; no dogs.
- Hazards
- Rip currents are always present, worse in big surf; rocks; marine protected area.
Local info changes; check posted signs and lifeguards on the day.
About this breakbeach · mixed · faces WSW
Beach below a long staircase off PCH in South Laguna, used for bodyboarding, bodysurfing and skimboarding. Rip currents are always present and worse in big surf. Closes 9 p.m.-6 a.m.
Faces WSW · works on SSE–WNW swell · best SSW–SW · usually surfed by intermediate surfers
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Model run 2026-11-05 00Z. Surf heights are face-height estimates from our spot model. Data sources