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Bay Street Surf Forecast, Los Angeles County, California

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Los Angeles County, California

Santa Monica Municipal Pier0-1ftVenice Beach1-2ftVenice Pier, Northside1-2ft
Bay Street surf spot

Current Conditions

Very Poor
Wave Height
0-1ft
flat to ankle high
Swell Period
14.4s
Wind
12mph
WSW / Gusts 21mph
Conditions
Very Poor
Active Swells
Primary
0.6ft @ 11sSSW
Secondary
0.5ft @ 14sSW
Tertiary
0.4ft @ 2sW

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Daily Forecast

3 of 5 days
Tue, Mar 310-1ft
Very Poor
6am9am12pm3pm
Wed, Apr 10-1ft
Very Poor

A slow one — 0-1ft waves and very poor conditions with light WNW winds.

6am9am12pm3pm
12s SSW|2-6mph NW
Thu, Apr 22-3ft
Fair

Late morning into early afternoon looks best — 2-3ft with calm winds. Early on is a little rough — give it until mid-morning to shape up.

6am9am12pm3pm
7s WSW|3-6mph E
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Bay Street Surf Spot Guide

Break
Beach
Bottom
Sand
Level
Beginner
Crowd
Heavy
Best Swell
S
Best Wind
NE
Season
Fall

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.

Heavy crowdsLocalismBeach swimmers

Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.

Bay Street Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Bay Street?
The current wave height at Bay Street is 0-1ft with a 14.4s swell period. Wind is WSW at 12mph. Conditions are rated Very Poor.
How accurate is the Bay Street surf forecast?
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.
What is the breaking wave height at Bay Street?
The current breaking wave height at Bay Street is 0-1ft, produced by a 0.6ft SSW primary swell at 11s, a 0.5ft SW secondary swell at 14s, a 0.4ft W tertiary swell at 2s. 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.
When is the best time to surf Bay Street?
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Bay Street is Thursday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 2ft waves, a 5.35s swell period, and conditions rated Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.