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Brooks Street

Reef point in central Laguna Beach, best known for its long left. Cobble and reef bottom. South and southwest swell window. Home of the long-running Brooks Street Surfing Classic, one of California’s oldest standing contests.

Central OC Famous spot

Spot intel

Parking

Free street parking on Pacific Coast Highway and the residential streets above the beach. Walk-down via the posted Brooks Street public beach access stairway.

Crowd

Thick when it’s on. Locals run the lineup. The reef shape and the stairway access keep the takeoff zone compact.

Beginner-friendly?

No.

Reef bottom, a tight priority hierarchy at the main peak, stairway-access entry, and a lineup that runs locally. Not a beginner wave.

Lineup etiquette

Priority on a reef point goes to the deepest rider. Shoulder-hopping a wave already ridden from the peak is the standard call-out.

When it’s on

South through southwest groundswell on the summer side, west through northwest energy on the winter side. Light offshore wind from the northeast through east. Mid-tide window.

Where it breaks

Coordinates
33.5327, -117.7776
Shore faces
SW
Region
Central OC, California

Common questions

What swell direction is best for Brooks Street?
Brooks Street works best on a SSW to W swell. It also picks up SE to SSW swell.
How big does Brooks Street need to be?
Brooks Street is best in the 2-6ft range on a 11-18s period.
What are the best conditions at Brooks Street?
Light or offshore wind under about 8 knots, with the tide around 1-4ft.
Where is Brooks Street?
Brooks Street is a cobble reef left in Central OC, California. The beach faces SW.
Does GhostFingers forecast Brooks Street?
Yes. GhostFingers grades Brooks Street with a six-tier verdict from swell height, period, direction, tide, and wind. iPhone, winter 2026.

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Launching winter 2026.

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