Los Angeles County, California
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.
Sat, May 16: 2–3ft, 15s period, rated Fair. Rideable all day with 2-3ft waves on W swell at 8s and barely a breath of wind. Expect the wind to bump up to around 8mph by PM.
Sun, May 17: 2–3ft, 15s period, rated Poor - Fair. Pretty quiet out there — 3-4ft and mostly poor - fair with 9mph SE winds.
Mon, May 18: 1–2ft, 13s period, rated Poor - Fair. Get out early for the best of it — 2-3ft waves on W swell at 8s and 10mph from the SE. Things get a bit scrappier as the day goes on.
Tue, May 19: 1–2ft, 15s period, rated Poor. Not the most exciting day — 1-2ft and poor conditions with calm winds. Afternoon breeze fills in to 13mph.
Wed, May 20: 1–2ft, 14s period, rated Poor. Slim pickings today — 1-2ft and poor with barely a breath of wind. Afternoon breeze fills in to 10mph.
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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 2-3ft with a 15.4s swell period. Wind is W at 2mph 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 White Point is 2-3ft, produced by a 1.2ft W primary swell at 6s, a 1.1ft S secondary swell at 13s, a 1.1ft W 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 Saturday from 5 PM to 8 PM with 3ft waves, a 14.55s 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. See the forecast accuracy card above for per-spot and regional performance metrics.
