Los Angeles County, California
Conditions stay similar this week — check the hourly forecast at Bruce's Beach for the cleanest windows.
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Bruce's Beach, 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: 2–2ft, 18s period, rated Poor - Fair. Get out early for the best of it — 2ft waves on WSW swell at 5s and calm winds. Wind fills in through the day, pushing up to 13mph from the W and dropping conditions to poor.
Wed, Jul 1: 2–3ft, 18s period, rated Poor - Fair. Early morning is your best window — 2ft waves on WSW swell at 5s with light winds out of the S. The WSW wind kicks in by afternoon — 10mph and poor by then.
Thu, Jul 2: 3–4ft, 17s period, rated Poor. Dawn patrol is the move — 2ft on WSW swell at 5s with glassy conditions. Onshore flow builds through the day to 10mph, bringing conditions down to poor.
Fri, Jul 3: 3–4ft, 16s period, rated Poor - Fair. Dawn patrol is the move — 2-3ft on WSW swell at 5s with gentle SE breeze. Onshore flow builds through the day to 12mph, bringing conditions down to poor.
Sat, Jul 4: 2–3ft, 15s period, rated Poor. Dawn patrol is the move — 2-3ft on SW swell at 12s with glassy conditions. Onshore flow builds through the day to 14mph, bringing conditions down to poor.
Bruce's Beach is a sandy beach break in Hermosa Beach that offers approachable, mellow waves ideal for learning and practicing fundamentals. The beach faces northeast with a transect bearing toward the ENE, which catches southern and southwestern swells effectively during fall and winter months. Clean, peeling waves and a forgiving sand bottom make this a welcoming spot for surfers of all levels seeking a relaxed session.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Bruce's Beach is 1-2ft with a 13.8s swell period. Wind is W at 7mph 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 Bruce's Beach 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 Bruce's Beach is Friday from 11 AM to 2 PM with 2ft waves, a 16.45s swell period, and conditions rated Poor - Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
Bruce's Beach works best with a SSW 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 Bruce's Beach. 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.
Bruce's Beach is a beach with a sand bottom, suited to beginner surfers. Bruce's Beach is a sandy beach break in Hermosa Beach that offers approachable, mellow waves ideal for learning and practicing fundamentals. The beach faces northeast with a transect bearing toward the ENE, which catches southern and southwestern swells effectively during fall and winter months. Clean, peeling waves and a forgiving sand bottom make this a welcoming spot for surfers of all levels seeking a relaxed session.
The prime season at Bruce's Beach 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 Bruce's Beach include crowds on weekends, occasional rip currents. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
Our Bruce's Beach 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.
