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Hermosa Beach Surf Forecast, Los Angeles County, California

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Los Angeles County, California

Redondo Beach Breakwater1-2ftManhattan Beach1-2ftSapphire St.0-1ft
Hermosa Beach surf spot

Current Conditions

Very Poor
Wave Height
0-1ft
flat to ankle high
Swell Period
14.4s
Wind
3mph
SSE / Gusts 6mph
Conditions
Very Poor
Active Swells
Primary
0.6ft @ 11sSSW
Secondary
0.5ft @ 14sSW
Tertiary
0.4ft @ 2sW

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Daily Forecast

3 of 5 days
Tue, Mar 310-1ft
Very Poor
6am9am12pm3pm
Wed, Apr 10-1ft
Very Poor

Not the most exciting day — 0-1ft and very poor conditions with light winds out of the SW. Expect the wind to bump up to around 8mph by PM.

6am9am12pm3pm
12s SSW|4-8mph WNW
Thu, Apr 23-4ft
Poor - Fair

Pretty quiet out there — 2-3ft and mostly poor - fair with 10mph from the WNW.

6am9am12pm3pm
7s WSW|8-13mph W
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Sat
3ft
Swell building Fri, Apr 3Fair

12s period — conditions are improving beyond your forecast

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Hermosa Beach Surf Spot Guide

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

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.

Pier pilingsOccasional rip currentsCrowds in summer

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

Hermosa Beach Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Hermosa Beach?
The current wave height at Hermosa Beach is 0-1ft with a 14.4s swell period. Wind is SSE at 3mph. Conditions are rated Very Poor.
How accurate is the Hermosa Beach surf forecast?
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.
What is the breaking wave height at Hermosa Beach?
The current breaking wave height at Hermosa Beach is 0-1ft, produced by a 0.6ft SSW 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 Hermosa Beach?
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Hermosa Beach is Thursday from 1 PM to 4 PM with 3ft waves, a 5.8s swell period, and conditions rated Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.