Los Angeles County, California
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Secos, Los Angeles County, California. Each day is rated based on breaking wave height, swell period, and wind — updated hourly from the latest NOAA GFS run.
Sat, May 16: 2–3ft, 15s period, rated Fair. Steady 2-3ft waves on offer on SSW swell at 13s — glassy conditions. Expect the wind to bump up to around 6mph by PM.
Sun, May 17: 2–3ft, 15s period, rated Fair. The sweet spot is around midday — 2-3ft waves, moderate SSE wind around 8mph, fair conditions. It's a bit wonky first thing but settles down.
Mon, May 18: 1–2ft, 16s period, rated Poor. Slim pickings today — 1-2ft and poor with 7mph E winds.
Tue, May 19: 1–2ft, 16s period, rated Poor. A slow one — 1-2ft waves and poor conditions with calm winds. Afternoon breeze fills in to 10mph.
Wed, May 20: 1–2ft, 14s period, rated Poor. Pretty quiet out there — 1-2ft and mostly poor with light winds out of the ESE. Winds do pick up a bit by the afternoon to 8mph.
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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.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Secos is 2-3ft with a 13.4s swell period. Wind is WNW at 1mph and conditions are rated Fair. The forecast updates hourly so you can plan your session around the cleanest windows.
The current breaking wave height at Secos is 2-3ft, produced by a 1.2ft SSW primary swell at 13s, a 0.9ft WSW secondary swell at 6s, a 0.8ft S tertiary swell at 16s. 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.
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Secos is Sunday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 3ft waves, a 14s swell period, and conditions rated Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
Secos works best with a W swell and E winds. Offshore winds groom the face of the wave, while onshore winds turn it sloppy. Cross-offshore conditions usually produce the cleanest shape.
Tide plays a big role at Secos. Mid tide works for most beach breaks, while reef and point breaks often prefer higher or lower stages. Use the tide chart above to line up your session with the swell peak.
Secos is a beach with a sand bottom, suited to beginner surfers. 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.
The prime season at Secos is fall, when swell direction, wind patterns, and water temps line up most consistently. Outside the peak season you can still score, but you'll need to watch the forecast closely for the right windows.
Common hazards at Secos include localism. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
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. See the forecast accuracy card above for per-spot and regional performance metrics.
