Aliso Creek

Aliso Creek is a beach break in Laguna Beach, CA, covered by a free live cam from The Ranch at Laguna Beach.

About the Break

Aliso is a beach and reef break at the mouth of Aliso Creek that works on a variety of swell directions, drawing surfers, bodyboarders, and skimboarders given the shorebreak’s punch on the right tide. As a sand-bottom beach break, it’s generally well suited to longboarders, intermediate surfers, and anyone working on their pop-up — more forgiving than reef or point breaks, without a sharp takeoff zone or fixed hazard.

Surf Etiquette at Beach Breaks

Beach breaks tend to be more forgiving on etiquette than reef or point breaks: because the sandbars shift and there’s rarely one single best takeoff spot, the lineup is usually more spread out and less territorial. Still, the basics apply everywhere — the surfer closest to the peak has right of way, don’t drop in on someone already riding a wave, and take a moment to watch the lineup before paddling out if you’re new to it. Every break has its regulars, and a little patience goes a long way.

About the Cam Host

The cam is provided by The Ranch at Laguna Beach, a luxury resort at 31106 Coast Highway, Laguna Beach, California. Watch Live Cam →

Location & Access

Aliso Creek sits on the Pacific coast in Laguna Beach, Orange County, California. See the California surf guide for the full regional picture →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Aliso Creek surf cam free to watch? Yes — every cam in the directory is free and public, no login required.

Where exactly is the camera? At The Ranch at Laguna Beach in Laguna Beach, CA — see the map above.

Are there other free surf cams nearby? Yes — see Nearby Live Cams below.