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: 2–3ft, 15s period, rated Fair. Dawn patrol is the move — 2-3ft on W swell at 7s with glassy conditions. Onshore flow builds through the day to 8mph, bringing conditions down to poor - fair.
Sun, May 17: 2–3ft, 15s period, rated Fair. Dawn patrol is the move — 2-3ft on W swell at 8s with light winds out of the E. Things get a bit scrappier as the day goes on.
Mon, May 18: 2–3ft, 13s period, rated Poor - Fair. Early morning is your best window — 2-3ft waves on W swell at 7s with 9mph SE winds. Things get a bit scrappier as the day goes on.
Tue, May 19: 1–2ft, 15s period, rated Poor. A slow one — 1-2ft waves and poor conditions with calm winds. Afternoon breeze fills in to 15mph.
Wed, May 20: 1–2ft, 22s period, rated Poor. Not the most exciting day — 1-2ft and poor conditions with glassy conditions. Winds do pick up a bit by the afternoon to 13mph.
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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 2-3ft with a 13.45s swell period. Wind is WNW at 2mph 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 2-3ft, produced by a 1.2ft W primary swell at 10s, a 1ft SSW secondary swell at 14s, a 0.4ft 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 Saturday from 5 PM to 8 PM with 3ft waves, a 14.5s 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. See the forecast accuracy card above for per-spot and regional performance metrics.
