Los Angeles County, California
Conditions stay similar this week — check the hourly forecast at Bay Street for the cleanest windows.
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Bay Street, Los Angeles County, California. Each day is rated based on breaking wave height, swell period, and wind — updated hourly from the latest NOAA GFS run.
Tue, Jun 30: 1–2ft, 18s period, rated Poor. First light looks cleanest — 1-2ft on WSW swell at 5s with calm winds. Onshore flow builds through the day to 12mph, bringing conditions down to poor.
Wed, Jul 1: 2–3ft, 18s period, rated Poor - Fair. Get out early for the best of it — 2ft waves on WSW swell at 5s and gentle SSE breeze. The WSW wind kicks in by afternoon — 10mph and poor by then.
Thu, Jul 2: 2–3ft, 17s period, rated Poor. First light looks cleanest — 2ft on WSW swell at 5s with glassy conditions. Wind fills in through the day, pushing up to 9mph from the SW and dropping conditions to poor.
Fri, Jul 3: 2–2ft, 16s period, rated Poor - Fair. Dawn patrol is the move — 1-2ft on WSW swell at 5s with light ESE winds. The SW wind kicks in by afternoon — 9mph and poor by then.
Sat, Jul 4: 2–2ft, 15s period, rated Poor - Fair. Early morning is your best window — 2ft waves on SW swell at 12s with calm winds. Onshore flow builds through the day to 9mph, bringing conditions down to poor.
Bay Street is a accessible sandy beach break in the Redondo Beach area of Los Angeles County that offers consistent, mellow waves perfect for beginners and recreational surfers. The beach-facing exposure and sand bottom create forgiving, peeling waves that work best during southern hemisphere swells and autumn conditions. Being located in a popular LA beach community, expect significant crowds, especially on weekends and during peak swell periods.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Bay Street is 1-2ft with a 13.75s swell period. Wind is W at 4mph and conditions are rated Poor - Fair. The forecast updates hourly so you can plan your session around the cleanest windows.
The current breaking wave height at Bay Street is 1-2ft, produced by a 1ft WSW primary swell at 5s, a 0.7ft SSW secondary swell at 14s, a 0.5ft SW tertiary swell at 14s. Breaking wave height is the actual rideable wave size at the shore — calculated from offshore swell data using this spot's coastal bathymetry — not the raw buoy reading.
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Bay Street is Thursday from 9 AM to 12 PM with 2ft waves, a 15.55s swell period, and conditions rated Poor - Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
Bay Street works best with a S swell and NE winds. Offshore winds groom the face of the wave, while onshore winds turn it sloppy. Cross-offshore conditions usually produce the cleanest shape.
Tide plays a big role at Bay Street. Mid tide works for most beach breaks, while reef and point breaks often prefer higher or lower stages. Use the tide chart above to line up your session with the swell peak.
Bay Street is a beach with a sand bottom, suited to beginner surfers. Bay Street is a accessible sandy beach break in the Redondo Beach area of Los Angeles County that offers consistent, mellow waves perfect for beginners and recreational surfers. The beach-facing exposure and sand bottom create forgiving, peeling waves that work best during southern hemisphere swells and autumn conditions. Being located in a popular LA beach community, expect significant crowds, especially on weekends and during peak swell periods.
The prime season at Bay Street is fall, when swell direction, wind patterns, and water temps line up most consistently. Outside the peak season you can still score, but you'll need to watch the forecast closely for the right windows.
Common hazards at Bay Street include heavy crowds, localism, beach swimmers. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
Our Bay Street forecast uses NOAA GFS and other weather models combined with spot-specific bathymetry to calculate breaking wave heights. Short-range (1-3 day) forecasts are most reliable. Extended forecasts show general trends. Visit /public/accuracy for per-spot and regional performance metrics.
