Los Angeles County, California
Conditions stay similar this week — check the hourly forecast at White Point for the cleanest windows.
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at White 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.
Tue, Jun 30: 1–2ft, 18s period, rated Poor. Slim pickings today — 1ft and poor with calm winds. Winds do pick up a bit by the afternoon to 13mph.
Wed, Jul 1: 1–2ft, 18s period, rated Poor. Not the most exciting day — 1ft and poor conditions with gentle WSW breeze. Winds do pick up a bit by the afternoon to 11mph.
Thu, Jul 2: 1–2ft, 18s period, rated Very Poor. Pretty quiet out there — 0-1ft and mostly very poor with light SSE winds. Expect the wind to bump up to around 10mph by PM.
Fri, Jul 3: 1–2ft, 18s period, rated Poor. Not the most exciting day — 1ft and very poor conditions with gentle SE breeze.
Sat, Jul 4: 1–2ft, 16s period, rated Poor. Pretty quiet out there — 1ft and mostly poor with calm winds. Expect the wind to bump up to around 13mph by PM.
White Point is a rocky point break located on the Palos Verdes Peninsula that offers consistent, well-formed waves with a peeling right-hand shape when south swells arrive. The break benefits from the natural rock formations that create predictable wave shape and has good protection from local wind during morning sessions. This spot works best during fall and winter swells while maintaining enough shape through smaller summer periods, making it a reliable option for intermediate surfers seeking quality waves away from the most crowded LA County beaches.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at White Point is 1ft with a 13.65s swell period. Wind is W at 7mph and conditions are rated Poor. The forecast updates hourly so you can plan your session around the cleanest windows.
The current breaking wave height at White Point is 1ft, produced by a 1.3ft W primary swell at 5s, a 0.8ft S secondary swell at 14s, a 0.7ft S tertiary swell at 10s. 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 White Point is Tuesday from 3 PM to 6 PM with 1ft waves, a 17.95s swell period, and conditions rated Poor. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
White Point works best with a S swell and NE 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 White 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.
White Point is a point with a rock bottom, suited to intermediate surfers. White Point is a rocky point break located on the Palos Verdes Peninsula that offers consistent, well-formed waves with a peeling right-hand shape when south swells arrive. The break benefits from the natural rock formations that create predictable wave shape and has good protection from local wind during morning sessions. This spot works best during fall and winter swells while maintaining enough shape through smaller summer periods, making it a reliable option for intermediate surfers seeking quality waves away from the most crowded LA County beaches.
The prime season at White 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 White Point include rocks, sharp reef, strong currents, sea urchins. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
Our White 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. Visit /public/accuracy for per-spot and regional performance metrics.
