Los Angeles County, California
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.
Sun, May 10: 2–3ft, 18s period, rated Poor - Fair. Afternoon is the play — morning is only fair at 2-3ft. Afternoon shapes up better with 2-3ft and poor - fair conditions.
Mon, May 11: 2–3ft, 18s period, rated Fair. Get out early for the best of it — 2-3ft waves on SSW swell at 16s and calm winds. Wind fills in through the day, pushing up to 8mph from the W and dropping conditions to poor - fair.
Tue, May 12: 2–3ft, 16s period, rated Poor - Fair. Get out early for the best of it — 2-3ft waves on SSW swell at 15s and glassy conditions. The SW wind kicks in by afternoon — 8mph and poor - fair by then.
Wed, May 13: 1–2ft, 15s period, rated Poor. Hold off if you can — morning starts out poor with 1-2ft waves. Things come together by the afternoon with 1-2ft at poor - fair.
Thu, May 14: 1–2ft, 16s period, rated Poor. Slim pickings today — 1-2ft and poor with gentle SSE breeze. Expect the wind to bump up to around 10mph by PM.
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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 2-3+ft with a 17.6s swell period. Wind is WSW at 8mph 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 Bay Street is 2-3+ft, produced by a 1ft WSW primary swell at 9s, a 1ft SSW secondary swell at 18s, a 0.3ft SW tertiary swell at 16s. 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 1 PM to 4 PM with 3ft waves, a 17.6s swell period, and conditions rated 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. See the forecast accuracy card above for per-spot and regional performance metrics.
