Surf spot

Brooks Street

Forecast conditions and map view for Brooks Street in USA, California, Orange County. Open the interactive surf map to inspect wind, waves, and nearby spots.

Country: USA, California, Orange County
Coordinates: 33.5329, -117.7773

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Wave energy (kJ)	135	115	111	108	106	106	82	88	22	33	36	36	35	40	44	52	63	63	54	44	40	36	32	31	29	30	30	28	27	25	22	19	105	108	116	123	127	125	123	135	132	134	136	123	120	115	111	102	100	91	84	77	76	69	66	68
Wind speed (km/h)	8.1	8.4	7.2	13.9	14.1	11	6.6	5.8	8.3	6.4	5.1	11.6	13.6	11.2	5.8	7	7.8	8.2	5.9	14.9	17.9	15.1	10.7	10.5	8.8	7.9	5.8	13	14.4	12.2	6	6.1	5.4	3.6	3.5	11.1	13.8	10.9	6.6	4.7	3.3	1.1	2.6	11.4	15.6	13.3	7.7	3.3	4.1	3.4	3.3	11.3	14.5	13.4	6.6	3.4
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Brooks Street is a well-known surf break in Laguna Beach, Orange County, California. It’s a classic Southern California point/reef-style wave with a loyal local crowd and a reputation for quality surf when conditions line up.

Quick description

Type of break: Reef/point setup with a defined takeoff zone
Best conditions: South or southwest swells, clean winds, and workable tide/reef shape
Wave quality: Can be very good on the right swell, offering fast, carving walls and sections
Crowd factor: Often busy and local-dominated
Skill level: Generally intermediate to advanced; can be challenging when bigger or crowded

What it’s like

Brooks Street tends to produce rippable, reasonably powerful waves that can hold shape better than many exposed beachbreaks. When a solid swell hits, it can offer longer rides and good turns, with the potential for hollow sections depending on tide and swell direction.

Conditions to watch

Tide: Often sensitive; mid to lower tide can work well, but too low may make it overly shallow and technical
Swell direction: Southwest swells are often favorable
Wind: Offshore or light winds are best
Hazards: Shallow reef/rocky bottom, occasional strong local etiquette, and crowded lineup conditions

Best for

Surfers looking for a classic Orange County wave with more shape and quality than a typical beachbreak, and who are comfortable navigating a competitive lineup.