The Wave
Best days arrive on long-period southwest swells with light northeast (offshore) winds.
The wave cleans up through mid-to-high rising tides but will also work on the mid falling run if swell is strong.
Surf GuideCalifornia
Thousand Steps
A hidden, steep-access reef in South Laguna that turns southwest groundswells into fast, hollow peaks that punish sloppy lines and reward committed top turns. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for Thousand Steps in California.
Break TypeReef Break
Skill LevelIntermediate - Advanced
LocationCalifornia, US
Forecast
- Waves 3-4 ft+
- Period 18 s
- Wind SE 3 kt
As of:
Tide curve (forecast)
1.1 ftfalling
- Low0.1 ft
- High5.0 ft
- Low1.1 ft
- High5.3 ft
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The steep stair access and shallow, jagged reef concentrate hazards - expect sharp rocks at the takeoff and limited exit options.
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