Least crowded surf spots in Laguna Beach

Laguna Beach, California

Recommendations refresh every 30 minutes based on tide, wind, and crowd telemetry from Quiver.

When Laguna Beach lineups stack up, knowing a backup changes everything. These 4 breaks range from tucked-away reef passes to underrated sandbars that stay empty even on weekend south pulses.

Top spot recommendations

Sort your quiver, choose the right tide window, and jot down a backup in case the main peak gets stacked.

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Featured Beaches(4)

Agate Street

Beginner friendly

No description available.

Brooks Street

Beginner friendly

Brooks Street showcases Laguna Beach's beacon break rated 8/10 for summer/fall performance. Multiple reef tiers activate progressively: First Reef (50m out, steep/ledgy), Second Reef (95m, glassy barreling at 6-10+ feet), Third/Fourth Reefs (massive days only).

Rockpile

Intermediate

No description available.

Thalia Street

Beginner friendly

No description available.

What to focus on today

  • Secondary peaks and tide windows that thin crowds
  • Parking tricks and walk-in trails most visitors skip
  • Forecast cues that trigger locals-only surges
  • Nearby alternates when the primary target turns into a zoo

Session logging tips

Once you wrap the surf, drop a note in your Quiver journal with tide, board, and crowd observations. Over time you'll see crystal-clear patterns about when Laguna Beach rewards this type of session objective.

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