Los Angeles County, California
Conditions stay similar this week — check the hourly forecast at Hermosa Beach for the cleanest windows.
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Hermosa 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. Slim pickings today — 1-2ft and poor with glassy conditions. Expect the wind to bump up to around 13mph by PM.
Wed, Jul 1: 1–2ft, 18s period, rated Poor. Slim pickings today — 1ft and very poor with light SSW winds. Winds do pick up a bit by the afternoon to 11mph.
Thu, Jul 2: 2–2ft, 17s period, rated Poor. The sweet spot is around midday — 1-2ft waves, moderate S wind around 7mph, poor - fair conditions. It's a bit wonky first thing but settles down. Afternoon wind picks back up so try to get wet before 2pm.
Fri, Jul 3: 1–1ft, 16s period, rated Poor. A slow one — 1ft waves and very poor conditions with gentle SE breeze. Winds do pick up a bit by the afternoon to 12mph.
Sat, Jul 4: 1–2ft, 15s period, rated Poor. Pretty quiet out there — 1ft and mostly poor with barely a breath of wind. Winds do pick up a bit by the afternoon to 12mph.
Hermosa Beach is a mellow South Bay beach break that depends heavily on sandbar configuration for wave quality. The pier creates better sandbars on either side. Less consistent and typically smaller than El Porto to the north (which benefits from the Redondo Canyon swell-focusing effect), but when the sandbars line up, Hermosa produces clean, fun peaks. A relaxed, recreational surf scene.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Hermosa Beach is 1ft with a 14.05s swell period. Wind is WSW at 9mph 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 Hermosa Beach is 1ft, produced by a 0.7ft SSW primary swell at 14s, a 0.5ft SW secondary swell at 19s, a 0.5ft W tertiary swell at 6s, a 0.9ft WSW wind swell swell at 5s. 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 Hermosa Beach is Thursday from 10 AM to 1 PM with 2ft waves, a 15.5s swell period, and conditions rated Poor - Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
Hermosa Beach works best with a SW 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 Hermosa 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.
Hermosa Beach is a beach with a sand bottom, suited to beginner surfers. Hermosa Beach is a mellow South Bay beach break that depends heavily on sandbar configuration for wave quality. The pier creates better sandbars on either side. Less consistent and typically smaller than El Porto to the north (which benefits from the Redondo Canyon swell-focusing effect), but when the sandbars line up, Hermosa produces clean, fun peaks. A relaxed, recreational surf scene.
The prime season at Hermosa 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 Hermosa Beach include pier pilings, occasional rip currents, crowds in summer. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
Our Hermosa 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.
