Los Angeles County, California
Slim pickings today — 0-1ft and very poor with gentle SSW breeze.
Slim pickings today — 0-1ft and very poor with gentle SSW breeze.
Best window·Sunday 11AM–2PM·2-3ft·Fair
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Cabrillo Point, 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: 0–1ft, 5s period, rated Very Poor. A slow one — 0-1ft waves and very poor conditions with light SSW winds. Afternoon breeze fills in to 14mph.
Fri, Sep 4: 1–2ft, 17s period, rated Very Poor. A slow one — 0-1ft waves and very poor conditions with gentle S breeze. Winds do pick up a bit by the afternoon to 15mph.
Sat, Sep 5: 1–2ft, 15s period, rated Poor. First light looks cleanest — 1-2ft on S swell at 14s with glassy conditions. Wind fills in through the day, pushing up to 11mph from the WSW and dropping conditions to very poor.
Sun, Sep 6: 2–3ft, 14s period, rated Fair. Get out early for the best of it — 2-3ft waves on S swell at 14s and gentle WNW breeze. Conditions go downhill through the afternoon.
Mon, Sep 7: 1–2ft, 13s period, rated Poor. Early morning is your best window — 1-2ft waves on S swell at 13s with 7mph from the WNW. Onshore flow builds through the day to 14mph, bringing conditions down to very poor.
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Cabrillo Point is a rocky point break that wraps around a prominent headland in the Palos Verdes Peninsula area, offering multiple peaks and directions depending on swell angle. The break benefits from southern hemisphere swells in fall and winter, with the point's northeastern exposure allowing it to pick up consistent waves while the rocky point structure creates peeling, shapeable sections. The rocky bottom provides excellent wave shape and offers protection from larger swells compared to nearby beach breaks, making it a quality intermediate-friendly option when conditions align.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Cabrillo Point is 0-1ft with a 5.2s swell period. Wind is SSW at 5mph. Conditions are rated Very Poor. The forecast updates hourly so you can plan your session around the cleanest windows.
The current breaking wave height at Cabrillo Point is 0-1ft, produced by a 2.2ft W wind swell swell at 5s, a 1.3ft SSW secondary swell at 10s, a 1ft S 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 Cabrillo Point is Sunday from 11 AM to 2 PM with 2ft waves, a 13.7s swell period, and conditions rated Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
Cabrillo Point 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 Cabrillo Point. 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.
Cabrillo Point is a point with a rock bottom, suited to intermediate surfers. Cabrillo Point is a rocky point break that wraps around a prominent headland in the Palos Verdes Peninsula area, offering multiple peaks and directions depending on swell angle. The break benefits from southern hemisphere swells in fall and winter, with the point's northeastern exposure allowing it to pick up consistent waves while the rocky point structure creates peeling, shapeable sections. The rocky bottom provides excellent wave shape and offers protection from larger swells compared to nearby beach breaks, making it a quality intermediate-friendly option when conditions align.
The prime season at Cabrillo Point 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 Cabrillo Point include rocks, sharp reef, strong currents, localism. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
Our Cabrillo Point 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).
