Los Angeles County, California
First light looks cleanest — 1-2ft on W swell at 5s with light winds out of the SSE.
First light looks cleanest — 1-2ft on W swell at 5s with light winds out of the SSE.
Best window·Monday 9AM–12PM·2-3ft·Fair
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.
Thu, Sep 3: 1–2ft, 12s period, rated Very Poor. Early morning is your best window — 1-2ft waves on W swell at 5s with light SSE winds. Onshore flow builds through the day to 12mph, bringing conditions down to very poor.
Fri, Sep 4: 1–2ft, 18s period, rated Very Poor. Dawn patrol is the move — 1-2ft on SSW swell at 18s with moderate E wind around 8mph. Wind fills in through the day, pushing up to 12mph from the WSW and dropping conditions to very poor.
Sat, Sep 5: 1–2ft, 16s period, rated Poor - Fair. Dawn patrol is the move — 1-2ft on SSW swell at 16s with glassy conditions. Onshore flow builds through the day to 10mph, bringing conditions down to very poor.
Sun, Sep 6: 2–3ft, 14s period, rated Fair. First light looks cleanest — 2-3ft on S swell at 14s with light winds out of the WSW. The WSW wind kicks in by afternoon — 9mph and poor by then.
Mon, Sep 7: 2–3ft, 13s period, rated Poor - Fair. Dawn patrol is the move — 2-3ft on S swell at 13s with barely a breath of wind. Wind fills in through the day, pushing up to 14mph from the WSW and dropping conditions to very poor.
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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 1-2ft with a 5.1s swell period. Wind is SSE at 4mph. Conditions are rated Poor. 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 1.6ft W wind swell swell at 5s, a 1.6ft SSW secondary swell at 11s, a 1ft SSW tertiary swell at 16s. 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 Monday from 9 AM to 12 PM with 3ft waves, a 12.6s swell period, and conditions rated 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. We also verify our offshore swell predictions against NOAA buoy measurements daily — see our accuracy page for those swell-verification metrics (buoys measure open-water swell, not breaking surf size).
