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Secos Surf Forecast, Los Angeles County, California

Los Angeles County, California

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Secos surf spot

Current Conditions

Poor
Wave Height
1-2ft
ankle to knee high
Swell Period
14.4s
Wind
10mph
WNW / Gusts 11mph
Conditions
Poor
Active Swells
Primary
0.7ft @ 11sS
Secondary
0.5ft @ 14sSSW
Wind Swell
0.3ft @ 3sSSE

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Daily Forecast

3 of 5 days
Tue, Mar 311-2ft
Poor
6am9am12pm3pm
Wed, Apr 11-2ft
Poor

A slow one — 1-2ft waves and poor conditions with moderate NW wind around 7mph.

6am9am12pm3pm
11s S|6-8mph NNW
Thu, Apr 23-4ft
Fair - Good

Rideable all day with 2-3ft waves on WSW swell at 6s and 9mph NW winds.

6am9am12pm3pm
5s WSW|4-10mph NW
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Sat
2ft
Swell building Sat, Apr 4Poor

19s period — conditions are improving beyond your forecast

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Secos Surf Spot Guide

Break
Beach
Bottom
Sand
Level
Beginner
Crowd
Light
Best Swell
W
Best Wind
E
Season
Fall

Secos is a mellow beach break located in the South Bay area of Los Angeles County, offering accessible waves suitable for surfers of all levels. The sandy bottom provides soft, forgiving conditions ideal for learning, while the northward-facing beach orientation captures westerly swells effectively during autumn months. This relatively uncrowded spot makes it a great alternative to the more heavily trafficked beaches nearby.

Localism

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

Secos Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Secos?
The current wave height at Secos is 1-2ft with a 14.4s swell period. Wind is WNW at 10mph. Conditions are rated Poor.
How accurate is the Secos surf forecast?
Our Secos 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 Secos?
The current breaking wave height at Secos is 1-2ft, produced by a 0.7ft S primary swell at 11s, a 0.5ft SSW secondary swell at 14s, a 0.3ft SSE wind swell swell at 3s. 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 Secos?
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Secos is Thursday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 3ft waves, a 4.9s swell period, and conditions rated Fair - Good. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.