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Burnout Beach Surf Forecast, Los Angeles County, California

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Los Angeles County, California

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Burnout Beach surf spot

Current Conditions

Very Poor
Wave Height
0-1ft
flat to ankle high
Swell Period
14.4s
Wind
13mph
WNW / Gusts 22mph
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 310-1ft
Very Poor

Not the most exciting day — 0-1ft and very poor conditions with glassy conditions. Winds do pick up a bit by the afternoon to 4mph.

6am9am12pm3pm
12s SSW|3-4mph SE
Wed, Apr 11-2ft
Very Poor

Slim pickings today — 0-1ft and very poor with 9mph W winds.

6am9am12pm3pm
13s SW|9-10mph W
Thu, Apr 22-3ft
Poor - Fair

Afternoon is the play — morning is only poor - fair at 2-3ft. Winds back off through the day and conditions clean up to fair by PM.

6am9am12pm3pm
11s SW|4-9mph W
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Sat
3ft
Swell building Fri, Apr 3Fair

12s period — conditions are improving beyond your forecast

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Burnout Beach Surf Spot Guide

Break
Beach
Bottom
Sand
Level
Beginner
Crowd
Moderate
Best Swell
S
Best Wind
E
Season
Fall

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.

LocalismOccasional strong currents

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

Burnout Beach Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Burnout Beach?
The current wave height at Burnout Beach is 0-1ft with a 14.4s swell period. Wind is WNW at 13mph. Conditions are rated Very Poor.
How accurate is the Burnout Beach surf forecast?
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.
What is the breaking wave height at Burnout Beach?
The current breaking wave height at Burnout 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 Burnout Beach?
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Burnout Beach is Thursday from 2 PM to 5 PM with 3ft waves, a 5.55s swell period, and conditions rated Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.