Los Angeles County, California
First light looks cleanest — 2-3ft on W swell at 5s with gentle SE breeze.
First light looks cleanest — 2-3ft on W swell at 5s with gentle SE breeze.
Best window·Sunday 10AM–1PM·4-5ft·Good
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Sunset Point, 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.
Thu, Sep 3: 2–3ft, 12s period, rated Fair. Dawn patrol is the move — 2-3ft on W swell at 5s with gentle SE breeze. Onshore flow builds through the day to 11mph, bringing conditions down to very poor.
Fri, Sep 4: 3–4ft, 18s period, rated Poor - Fair. Get out early for the best of it — 3-4ft waves on SSW swell at 18s and 8mph ENE winds. The WSW wind kicks in by afternoon — 14mph and very poor by then.
Sat, Sep 5: 3–4ft, 16s period, rated Good. Dawn patrol is the move — 3-4ft on SSW swell at 16s with glassy conditions. Onshore flow builds through the day to 9mph, bringing conditions down to poor - fair.
Sun, Sep 6: 4–5ft, 14s period, rated Good. Dawn patrol is the move — 4-5ft on S swell at 14s with light winds out of the W. Things get a bit scrappier as the day goes on.
Mon, Sep 7: 4–5ft, 13s period, rated Good. First light looks cleanest — 4-5ft on S swell at 13s with calm winds. Onshore flow builds through the day to 13mph, bringing conditions down to poor.
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Sunset Point is a welcoming beach break along the Los Angeles County coast that offers approachable waves for surfers of all levels. The sandy bottom provides a forgiving learning environment, while the NNE-facing exposure captures southern hemisphere swells most effectively during the fall and winter months. This spot combines accessibility with consistent conditions, making it a reliable choice when other nearby breaks are too powerful or crowded.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Sunset Point is 2-3ft with a 5.1s swell period. Wind is S at 8mph. Conditions are rated Poor. The forecast updates hourly so you can plan your session around the cleanest windows.
The current breaking wave height at Sunset Point is 2-3ft, produced by a 1.6ft W wind swell swell at 5s, a 1.5ft SSW secondary swell at 11s, a 1ft SSW 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 Sunset Point is Sunday from 10 AM to 1 PM with 5ft waves, a 14.2s swell period, and conditions rated Good. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
Sunset Point works best with a S swell and N 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 Sunset Point. 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.
Sunset Point is a beach with a sand bottom, suited to beginner surfers. Sunset Point is a welcoming beach break along the Los Angeles County coast that offers approachable waves for surfers of all levels. The sandy bottom provides a forgiving learning environment, while the NNE-facing exposure captures southern hemisphere swells most effectively during the fall and winter months. This spot combines accessibility with consistent conditions, making it a reliable choice when other nearby breaks are too powerful or crowded.
The prime season at Sunset Point 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 Sunset Point include localism, occasional strong currents, pier pilings nearby. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
Our Sunset Point 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. We also verify our offshore swell predictions against NOAA buoy measurements daily — see our accuracy page for those swell-verification metrics (buoys measure open-water swell, not breaking surf size).
