Los Angeles County, California
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.
Sat, May 16: 3–4ft, 15s period, rated Fair. First light looks cleanest — 2-3ft on W swell at 6s with glassy conditions. Wind fills in through the day, pushing up to 8mph from the SW and dropping conditions to poor - fair.
Sun, May 17: 3–4ft, 14s period, rated Poor - Fair. Dawn patrol is the move — 2-3ft on W swell at 8s with gentle E breeze. It gets a bit messier later in the day.
Mon, May 18: 2–3ft, 13s period, rated Poor - Fair. Late morning into early afternoon looks best — 2-3ft with moderate SSE wind around 8mph. Morning is a bit bumpy but things clean up by late morning.
Tue, May 19: 1–2ft, 15s period, rated Poor. Slim pickings today — 1-2ft and poor with glassy conditions. Expect the wind to bump up to around 15mph by PM.
Wed, May 20: 1–2ft, 20s period, rated Poor. Slim pickings today — 1-2ft and poor with glassy conditions. Expect the wind to bump up to around 13mph by PM.
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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 2-3+ft with a 15.1s swell period. Wind is W at 4mph and conditions are rated 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 2-3+ft, produced by a 1.2ft W primary swell at 6s, a 0.8ft SSW secondary swell at 15s, a 0.7ft SSW tertiary swell at 13s. 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 Sunday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 3ft waves, a 13.5s swell period, and conditions rated Fair - Good. 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. See the forecast accuracy card above for per-spot and regional performance metrics.
