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Bruce's Beach Surf Forecast, Los Angeles County, California

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Los Angeles County, California

El Porto Beach1-2ftManhattan Beach1-2ftHermosa Beach0-1ft
Bruce's Beach surf spot

Current Conditions

Very Poor
Wave Height
0-1ft
flat to ankle high
Swell Period
14.4s
Wind
7mph
W / Gusts 12mph
Conditions
Very Poor
Active Swells
Primary
0.6ft @ 11sSSW
Secondary
0.5ft @ 14sSW
Wind Swell
0.3ft @ 2sWSW

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Daily Forecast

3 of 5 days
Tue, Mar 311-2ft
Very Poor

A slow one — 0-1ft waves and poor conditions with barely a breath of wind.

6am9am12pm3pm
12s SSW|1-4mph E
Wed, Apr 10-1ft
Very Poor

Slim pickings today — 0-1ft and very poor with 8mph W winds.

6am9am12pm3pm
13s SW|7-9mph WNW
Thu, Apr 23-4ft
Fair

Midday is the call — 2-3ft waves with light WSW winds and fair conditions. It's a bit wonky first thing but settles down.

6am9am12pm3pm
11s SW|4-9mph WSW
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Bruce's Beach Surf Spot Guide

Break
Beach
Bottom
Sand
Level
Beginner
Crowd
Moderate
Best Swell
SSW
Best Wind
NE
Season
Fall

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.

Crowds on weekendsOccasional rip currents

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

Bruce's Beach Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Bruce's Beach?
The current wave height at Bruce's Beach is 0-1ft with a 14.4s swell period. Wind is W at 7mph. Conditions are rated Very Poor.
How accurate is the Bruce's Beach surf forecast?
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.
What is the breaking wave height at Bruce's Beach?
The current breaking wave height at Bruce's Beach is 0-1ft, produced by a 0.6ft SSW primary swell at 11s, a 0.5ft SW secondary swell at 14s, a 0.3ft WSW wind swell 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 Bruce's Beach?
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Bruce's Beach is Thursday from 7 AM to 10 AM with 3ft waves, a 5.1s swell period, and conditions rated Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.