Leo Carrillo Surf Forecast, Los Angeles County, California
Los Angeles County, California
Current Conditions
PoorWave Height
1-2ft
knee to waist high
Swell Period
11.15s
Wind
5mph
NNW / Gusts 5mph
Conditions
Poor
Active Swells
Primary
0.8ft @ 11sS
Secondary
0.5ft @ 14sSSW
Tertiary
0.2ft @ 18sSSE
Wind Swell
0.5ft @ 2sE
Daily Forecast
3 of 5 daysTue, Mar 312-3ft
Poor6am9am12pm3pm
Wed, Apr 12-3ft
PoorSlim pickings today — 1-2ft and poor with light N winds.
6am9am12pm3pm
11s S|7-11mph NNW
Thu, Apr 22-3ft
PoorSlim pickings today — 1-2ft and poor with 14mph NW winds.
6am9am12pm3pm
6s WSW|7-14mph NW
Forecast Charts
Leo Carrillo Surf Spot Guide
Break
Point
Bottom
Rock
Level
Intermediate
Crowd
Moderate
Best Swell
SSW
Best Wind
N
Season
Summer
Leo Carrillo is a scenic right-hand reef/point break near the Ventura County line where waves peel along Sequit Point's rock formation. One of the most photogenic spots on the Malibu coast, with sea caves and tide pools at the base of the point. This is primarily a summer south-swell spot that works best at mid-tide on a rising tide. The inside sections have sand bottom for more forgiving conditions.
Rocks at the pointSea urchinsRip currentsTide-dependent
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
Leo Carrillo Surf Forecast FAQ
What is the current surf forecast for Leo Carrillo?
The current wave height at Leo Carrillo is 1-2ft with a 11.15s swell period. Wind is NNW at 5mph. Conditions are rated Poor.
How accurate is the Leo Carrillo surf forecast?
Our Leo Carrillo 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 Leo Carrillo?
The current breaking wave height at Leo Carrillo is 1-2ft, produced by a 0.8ft S primary swell at 11s, a 0.5ft SSW secondary swell at 14s, a 0.2ft SSE tertiary swell at 18s, a 0.5ft E wind swell 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 Leo Carrillo?
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Leo Carrillo is Sunday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 2ft waves, a 16.2s swell period, and conditions rated Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.