Los Angeles County, California
Conditions stay similar this week — check the hourly forecast at Burnout Beach for the cleanest windows.
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Burnout 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: 1–2ft, 18s period, rated Poor. Early morning is your best window — 1-2ft waves on WSW swell at 5s with barely a breath of wind. The W wind kicks in by afternoon — 12mph and poor by then.
Wed, Jul 1: 2–3ft, 18s period, rated Poor. Dawn patrol is the move — 1-2ft on WSW swell at 5s with glassy conditions. Onshore flow builds through the day to 11mph, bringing conditions down to poor.
Thu, Jul 2: 2–2ft, 17s period, rated Poor - Fair. Dawn patrol is the move — 1-2ft on WSW swell at 5s with light SSE winds. The WSW wind kicks in by afternoon — 10mph and poor by then.
Fri, Jul 3: 2–2ft, 16s period, rated Poor. Aim for the middle of the day — 1-2ft on WSW swell at 5s with gentle SE breeze. Morning is a bit bumpy but things clean up by late morning.
Sat, Jul 4: 2–2ft, 15s period, rated Poor. Get out early for the best of it — 1-2ft waves on SW swell at 12s and calm winds. Wind fills in through the day, pushing up to 13mph from the W and dropping conditions to poor.
Burnout Beach is a sandy beach break in Los Angeles County that faces east, making it ideal for catching southern and southwestern swell during fall and winter swells. The mellow, forgiving waves here are perfect for beginners and intermediate surfers looking to hone their skills in a relaxed setting. With its sandy bottom and consistent beach break characteristics, this spot offers a fun, accessible introduction to Southern California surfing.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Burnout Beach is 1ft with a 13.75s swell period. Wind is NW at 3mph and conditions are rated Poor. The forecast updates hourly so you can plan your session around the cleanest windows.
The current breaking wave height at Burnout Beach is 1ft, 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 Burnout Beach is Thursday from 9 AM to 12 PM with 2ft waves, a 15.55s swell period, and conditions rated Poor - Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
Burnout Beach works best with a S swell and E 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 Burnout 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.
Burnout Beach is a beach with a sand bottom, suited to beginner surfers. Burnout Beach is a sandy beach break in Los Angeles County that faces east, making it ideal for catching southern and southwestern swell during fall and winter swells. The mellow, forgiving waves here are perfect for beginners and intermediate surfers looking to hone their skills in a relaxed setting. With its sandy bottom and consistent beach break characteristics, this spot offers a fun, accessible introduction to Southern California surfing.
The prime season at Burnout 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 Burnout Beach include localism, occasional strong currents. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
Our Burnout 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.
