Los Angeles County, California
Conditions stay similar this week — check the hourly forecast at Cabrillo Point for the cleanest windows.
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.
Tue, Jun 30: 1–1ft, 18s period, rated Very Poor. A slow one — 1ft waves and very poor conditions with calm winds. Afternoon breeze fills in to 13mph.
Wed, Jul 1: 1–1ft, 18s period, rated Very Poor. Pretty quiet out there — 1ft and mostly very poor with light winds out of the WSW. Winds do pick up a bit by the afternoon to 11mph.
Thu, Jul 2: 1–1ft, 18s period, rated Very Poor. Not the most exciting day — 0-1ft and very poor conditions with gentle S breeze. Winds do pick up a bit by the afternoon to 9mph.
Fri, Jul 3: 1–1ft, 18s period, rated Very Poor. Pretty quiet out there — 0-1ft and mostly very poor with light SE winds.
Sat, Jul 4: 1–1ft, 16s period, rated Very Poor. Slim pickings today — 0-1ft and very poor with light S winds. Winds do pick up a bit by the afternoon to 11mph.
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 13.65s swell period. Wind is WSW at 8mph and 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 1.3ft W primary swell at 5s, a 0.8ft S secondary swell at 14s, a 0.7ft S tertiary swell at 10s. 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 Tuesday from 3 PM to 6 PM with 1ft waves, a 17.95s swell period, and conditions rated Poor. 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. Visit /public/accuracy for per-spot and regional performance metrics.
