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Redondo Beach Breakwater Surf Forecast, Los Angeles County, California

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Los Angeles County, California

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Redondo Beach Breakwater surf spot

Current Conditions

Poor
Wave Height
1-2ft
ankle to knee high
Swell Period
14.4s
Wind
3mph
N / Gusts 6mph
Conditions
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 311-2ft
Poor
6am9am12pm3pm
Wed, Apr 10-1ft
Very Poor

Not the most exciting day — 0-1ft and very poor conditions with gentle WNW breeze.

6am9am12pm3pm
12s SSW|4-6mph W
Thu, Apr 22-3ft
Poor - Fair

Skip the dawn patrol — 2-3ft and poor - fair early on. The breeze eases and things smooth out to fair by PM.

6am9am12pm3pm
7s WSW|2-12mph W
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Sat
3ft
Swell building Fri, Apr 3Fair

12s period — conditions are improving beyond your forecast

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Forecast Charts

Redondo Beach Breakwater Surf Spot Guide

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

Redondo Beach Breakwater offers protected, mellow waves ideal for learning and progression, thanks to the sheltering influence of the working harbor breakwater that reduces swell intensity. The sandy bottom provides a forgiving learning environment with consistent peaks peeling along the beach, making it perfect for beginners and families. Winter swells wrap around the breakwater while fall and spring bring the most user-friendly conditions, though the spot stays rideable year-round in Southern California's temperate climate.

Boat trafficStrong currents near breakwaterShallow areas at low tide

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

Redondo Beach Breakwater Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Redondo Beach Breakwater?
The current wave height at Redondo Beach Breakwater is 1-2ft with a 14.4s swell period. Wind is N at 3mph. Conditions are rated Poor.
How accurate is the Redondo Beach Breakwater surf forecast?
Our Redondo Beach Breakwater 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 Redondo Beach Breakwater?
The current breaking wave height at Redondo Beach Breakwater is 1-2ft, 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 Redondo Beach Breakwater?
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Redondo Beach Breakwater is Thursday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 3ft waves, a 5.35s swell period, and conditions rated Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.