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Palos Verdes Cove Surf Forecast, Los Angeles County, California

Los Angeles County, California

HaggertysFlatLower Haggertys0-1ftRAT Beach0-1ft
Palos Verdes Cove surf spot

Current Conditions

Very Poor
Wave Height
0-1ft
flat to ankle high
Swell Period
14.4s
Wind
8mph
W / Gusts 11mph
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

A slow one — 0-1ft waves and very poor conditions with light NNE winds.

6am9am12pm3pm
12s SSW|5-7mph W
Thu, Apr 21-2ft
Poor

Not the most exciting day — 1-2ft and poor conditions with 12mph from the WNW.

6am9am12pm3pm
7s WSW|2-12mph W
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Forecast Charts

Palos Verdes Cove Surf Spot Guide

Break
Point
Bottom
Rock
Level
Intermediate
Crowd
Moderate
Best Swell
SSW
Best Wind
NE
Season
Fall

Palos Verdes Cove is a scenic rocky point break nestled along the dramatic cliffs of the Palos Verdes Peninsula, offering peeling waves that wrap around the cove's natural geography. The break benefits from protected cove conditions and a rocky bottom that creates consistent, well-defined walls, making it a solid option for intermediate surfers looking to escape the busier LA County breaks. Fall swells from Southern Hemisphere storms provide the most reliable surf, while summer offers smaller, more manageable conditions for progression.

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

Palos Verdes Cove Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Palos Verdes Cove?
The current wave height at Palos Verdes Cove is 0-1ft with a 14.4s swell period. Wind is W at 8mph. Conditions are rated Very Poor.
How accurate is the Palos Verdes Cove surf forecast?
Our Palos Verdes Cove 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 Palos Verdes Cove?
The current breaking wave height at Palos Verdes Cove 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 Palos Verdes Cove?
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Palos Verdes Cove is Thursday from 5 PM to 8 PM with 2ft waves, a 5.95s swell period, and conditions rated Poor. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.