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Cabrillo Point Surf Forecast, Los Angeles County, California

Los Angeles County, California

White Point0-1ftRAT Beach0-1ftPalos Verdes Cove0-1ft
Cabrillo Point surf spot

Current Conditions

Poor
Wave Height
1-2ft
ankle to knee high
Swell Period
10.85s
Wind
6mph
SSE / Gusts 12mph
Conditions
Poor
Active Swells
Primary
0.8ft @ 11sS
Secondary
0.5ft @ 14sSW
Tertiary
0.4ft @ 2sW

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Daily Forecast

3 of 5 days
Tue, Mar 311-2ft
Poor
6am9am12pm3pm
Wed, Apr 10-1ft
Very Poor

Slim pickings today — 0-1ft and very poor with light ENE winds.

6am9am12pm3pm
10s S|3-5mph NW
Thu, Apr 20-1ft
Very Poor

Pretty quiet out there — 0-1ft and mostly very poor with light winds out of the WNW.

6am9am12pm3pm
9s SSW|5-6mph WNW
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Forecast Charts

Cabrillo Point Surf Spot Guide

Break
Point
Bottom
Rock
Level
Intermediate
Crowd
Moderate
Best Swell
S
Best Wind
E
Season
Fall

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.

RocksSharp reefStrong currentsLocalism

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

Cabrillo Point Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Cabrillo Point?
The current wave height at Cabrillo Point is 1-2ft with a 10.85s swell period. Wind is SSE at 6mph. Conditions are rated Poor.
How accurate is the Cabrillo Point surf forecast?
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.
What is the breaking wave height at Cabrillo Point?
The current breaking wave height at Cabrillo Point is 1-2ft, produced by a 0.8ft S primary swell at 11s, a 0.5ft SW secondary swell at 14s, a 0.4ft W tertiary 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 Cabrillo Point?
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Cabrillo Point is Saturday from 3 PM to 6 PM with 2ft waves, a 17.65s swell period, and conditions rated Poor. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.