Los Angeles County, California
Conditions stay similar this week — check the hourly forecast at Bay Street for the cleanest windows.
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Bay Street, 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.
Wed, Jun 24: 3–4ft, 18s period, rated Poor. Early morning is your best window — 2-3ft waves on SSW swell at 15s with barely a breath of wind. Conditions go downhill through the afternoon.
Thu, Jun 25: 2–3ft, 17s period, rated Poor - Fair. First light looks cleanest — 2-3ft on SSW swell at 16s with gentle ESE breeze. Things get a bit scrappier as the day goes on.
Fri, Jun 26: 2–2ft, 15s period, rated Poor. Early morning is your best window — 2ft waves on SSW swell at 15s with calm winds. Onshore flow builds through the day to 9mph, bringing conditions down to poor.
Sat, Jun 27: 3–4ft, 18s period, rated Poor - Fair. Dawn patrol is the move — 2ft on WSW swell at 6s with light SE winds. The SW wind kicks in by afternoon — 10mph and poor by then.
Sun, Jun 28: 2–2ft, 17s period, rated Poor - Fair. Early morning is your best window — 2-3ft waves on W swell at 7s with moderate ESE wind around 10mph. Conditions go downhill through the afternoon.
Bay Street is a accessible sandy beach break in the Redondo Beach area of Los Angeles County that offers consistent, mellow waves perfect for beginners and recreational surfers. The beach-facing exposure and sand bottom create forgiving, peeling waves that work best during southern hemisphere swells and autumn conditions. Being located in a popular LA beach community, expect significant crowds, especially on weekends and during peak swell periods.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Bay Street is 2ft with a 16.85s swell period. Wind is W at 8mph 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 Bay Street is 2ft, produced by a 1ft SSW primary swell at 14s, a 1ft SSW secondary swell at 17s, a 0.3ft SW tertiary swell at 15s, a 0.7ft 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 Bay Street is Sunday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 2ft waves, a 6.5s swell period, and conditions rated Poor - Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
Bay Street 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 Bay Street. 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.
Bay Street is a beach with a sand bottom, suited to beginner surfers. Bay Street is a accessible sandy beach break in the Redondo Beach area of Los Angeles County that offers consistent, mellow waves perfect for beginners and recreational surfers. The beach-facing exposure and sand bottom create forgiving, peeling waves that work best during southern hemisphere swells and autumn conditions. Being located in a popular LA beach community, expect significant crowds, especially on weekends and during peak swell periods.
The prime season at Bay Street 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 Bay Street include heavy crowds, localism, beach swimmers. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
Our Bay Street 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.
