Los Angeles County, California
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Redondo Beach Breakwater, 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.
Sun, Apr 12: 2–3ft, 15s period, rated Poor - Fair. Aim for the middle of the day — 2-3ft on SSW swell at 15s with moderate WNW wind around 12mph. Early on is a little rough — give it until mid-morning to shape up.
Mon, Apr 13: 3–4ft, 15s period, rated Poor - Fair. Dawn patrol is the move — 2-3ft on W swell at 10s with light NE winds. The W wind kicks in by afternoon — 15mph and poor by then.
Tue, Apr 14: 3–4ft, 14s period, rated Fair - Good. Early morning is your best window — 3-4ft waves on WSW swell at 6s with gentle E breeze. Wind fills in through the day, pushing up to 13mph from the WSW and dropping conditions to poor - fair.
Wed, Apr 15: 3–4ft, 15s period, rated Poor. Early morning is your best window — 2-3ft waves on WSW swell at 6s with light SSE winds. Onshore flow builds through the day to 12mph, bringing conditions down to poor.
Thu, Apr 16: 4–5ft, 15s period, rated Poor - Fair. First light looks cleanest — 2-3ft on WSW swell at 5s with light winds out of the SE. The SW wind kicks in by afternoon — 11mph and poor - fair by then.
Aim for the middle of the day — 2-3ft on SSW swell at 15s with moderate WNW wind around 12mph. Early on is a little rough — give it until mid-morning to shape up.
Dawn patrol is the move — 2-3ft on W swell at 10s with light NE winds. The W wind kicks in by afternoon — 15mph and poor by then.
Early morning is your best window — 3-4ft waves on WSW swell at 6s with gentle E breeze. Wind fills in through the day, pushing up to 13mph from the WSW and dropping conditions to poor - fair.
15s period — conditions are improving beyond your forecast
Sign up free to track itRedondo Beach Breakwater offers protected, mellow waves ideal for learning and progression, thanks to the sheltering influence of the working harbor breakwater that reduces swell intensity. The sandy bottom provides a forgiving learning environment with consistent peaks peeling along the beach, making it perfect for beginners and families. Winter swells wrap around the breakwater while fall and spring bring the most user-friendly conditions, though the spot stays rideable year-round in Southern California's temperate climate.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Redondo Beach Breakwater is 1-2+ft with a 14.75s swell period. Wind is SW at 10mph 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 Redondo Beach Breakwater is 1-2+ft, produced by a 1.2ft SSW primary swell at 15s, a 0.3ft S secondary swell at 11s, a 0.2ft WNW tertiary swell at 12s, a 1.8ft WSW wind swell swell at 4s. 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 Redondo Beach Breakwater is Tuesday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 4ft waves, a 13.5s swell period, and conditions rated Fair - Good. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
Redondo Beach Breakwater works best with a S swell and E 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 Redondo Beach Breakwater. 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.
Redondo Beach Breakwater is a beach with a sand bottom, suited to beginner surfers. Redondo Beach Breakwater offers protected, mellow waves ideal for learning and progression, thanks to the sheltering influence of the working harbor breakwater that reduces swell intensity. The sandy bottom provides a forgiving learning environment with consistent peaks peeling along the beach, making it perfect for beginners and families. Winter swells wrap around the breakwater while fall and spring bring the most user-friendly conditions, though the spot stays rideable year-round in Southern California's temperate climate.
The prime season at Redondo Beach Breakwater 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 Redondo Beach Breakwater include boat traffic, strong currents near breakwater, shallow areas at low tide. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
Our Redondo Beach Breakwater 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.
