Dolphin Street

📍 Local Knowledge

Dolphin Street in Orange County is a sheltered beach break that offers surf only occasionally, with the best conditions in winter, especially January. It works best when west-northwest groundswells combine with offshore northeast winds, producing primarily left-hand waves best around low tide. When the surf is up, crowds are common. Hazards include locals, pollution, and rips. This spot’s inconsistent but clean waves during winter make it a notable location for surf forecasting.