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White Point Surf Forecast, Los Angeles County, California

Los Angeles County, California

Cabrillo Point0-1ftLunada Bay0-1ftPalos Verdes Cove0-1ft
White Point surf spot

Current Conditions

Very Poor
Wave Height
0-1ft
flat to ankle high
Swell Period
10.85s
Wind
9mph
WNW / Gusts 18mph
Conditions
Very Poor
Active Swells
Primary
0.8ft @ 11sS
Secondary
0.4ft @ 14sSW
Tertiary
0.3ft @ 18sSSE

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Daily Forecast

3 of 5 days
Tue, Mar 311-2ft
Poor

Not the most exciting day — 0-1ft and poor conditions with glassy conditions.

6am9am12pm3pm
12s S|3mph E
Wed, Apr 10-1ft
Very Poor

Slim pickings today — 0-1ft and very poor with 7mph W winds. Expect the wind to bump up to around 11mph by PM.

6am9am12pm3pm
10s S|7-11mph WNW
Thu, Apr 22-3ft
Poor

Pretty quiet out there — 1-2ft and mostly poor with moderate W wind around 9mph.

6am9am12pm3pm
9s SSW|4-9mph W
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Forecast Charts

White Point Surf Spot Guide

Break
Point
Bottom
Rock
Level
Intermediate
Crowd
Moderate
Best Swell
S
Best Wind
NE
Season
Fall

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.

RocksSharp reefStrong currentsSea urchins

Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.

White Point Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for White Point?
The current wave height at White Point is 0-1ft with a 10.85s swell period. Wind is WNW at 9mph. Conditions are rated Very Poor.
How accurate is the White Point surf forecast?
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.
What is the breaking wave height at White Point?
The current breaking wave height at White Point is 0-1ft, produced by a 0.8ft S primary swell at 11s, a 0.4ft SW secondary swell at 14s, a 0.3ft SSE tertiary swell at 18s. 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.
When is the best time to surf White Point?
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf White Point is Thursday from 12 PM to 3 PM with 2ft waves, a 5.7s swell period, and conditions rated Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.