Los Angeles County, California
Early morning is your best window — 1-2ft waves on W swell at 5s with gentle S breeze.
Early morning is your best window — 1-2ft waves on W swell at 5s with gentle S breeze.
Best window·Sunday 11AM–2PM·2-3+ft·Fair
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.
Thu, Sep 3: 1–2ft, 5s period, rated Very Poor. Dawn patrol is the move — 1-2ft on W swell at 5s with light S winds. The W wind kicks in by afternoon — 13mph and very poor by then.
Fri, Sep 4: 1–2ft, 17s period, rated Poor. Dawn patrol is the move — 1-2ft on W swell at 5s with gentle SSE breeze. Onshore flow builds through the day to 14mph, bringing conditions down to very poor.
Sat, Sep 5: 2–3ft, 15s period, rated Poor. Skip the dawn patrol — 1-2ft and poor early on. Later in the day looks more promising — 2-3ft and poor - fair.
Sun, Sep 6: 2–3+ft, 14s period, rated Fair. The sweet spot is around midday — 2-3+ft waves, light winds out of the WNW, fair conditions. It's a bit wonky first thing but settles down.
Mon, Sep 7: 2–3ft, 13s period, rated Poor - Fair. Dawn patrol is the move — 2-3ft on S swell at 13s with 8mph from the WNW. The W wind kicks in by afternoon — 12mph and very poor by then.
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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 1-2ft with a 5.2s swell period. Wind is S at 5mph. 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 1-2ft, produced by a 2.2ft W wind swell swell at 5s, a 1.2ft SSW secondary swell at 10s, a 1ft S tertiary swell at 13s. 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 Sunday from 11 AM to 2 PM with 3ft waves, a 13.7s swell period, and conditions rated Fair. 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. 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).
