Los Angeles County, California
Best window·Thursday 6AM–9AM·3ft·Fair
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Bruce's Beach, 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: 3–5ft, 18s period, rated Fair. Dawn patrol is the move — 3-4ft on SSW swell at 15s with barely a breath of wind. Wind fills in through the day, pushing up to 4mph from the W and dropping conditions to poor - fair.
Thu, Jun 25: 3–4ft, 17s period, rated Fair. Dawn patrol is the move — 3-4ft on SSW swell at 16s with light SW winds. The W wind kicks in by afternoon — 9mph and poor - fair by then.
Fri, Jun 26: 2–3ft, 15s period, rated Poor - Fair. Get out early for the best of it — 2-3ft waves on SSW swell at 14s and calm winds. Wind fills in through the day, pushing up to 10mph from the WSW and dropping conditions to poor.
Sat, Jun 27: 3–4ft, 18s period, rated Poor - Fair. Get out early for the best of it — 3-4ft waves on WSW swell at 6s and moderate ESE wind around 8mph. Onshore flow builds through the day to 12mph, bringing conditions down to poor.
Sun, Jun 28: 2–3ft, 17s period, rated Poor - Fair. First light looks cleanest — 2-3ft on W swell at 6s with moderate ESE wind around 10mph. Conditions go downhill through the afternoon.
Bruce's Beach is a sandy beach break in Hermosa Beach that offers approachable, mellow waves ideal for learning and practicing fundamentals. The beach faces northeast with a transect bearing toward the ENE, which catches southern and southwestern swells effectively during fall and winter months. Clean, peeling waves and a forgiving sand bottom make this a welcoming spot for surfers of all levels seeking a relaxed session.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Bruce's Beach is 2-4+ft with a 16.7s swell period. Wind is W at 8mph and conditions are rated Poor - Fair. The forecast updates hourly so you can plan your session around the cleanest windows.
The current breaking wave height at Bruce's Beach is 2-4+ft, produced by a 1.4ft SSW primary swell at 17s, a 0.9ft WSW wind swell swell at 2s. 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 Bruce's Beach is Thursday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 3ft waves, a 15.75s swell period, and conditions rated Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
Bruce's Beach works best with a SSW 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 Bruce's Beach. 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.
Bruce's Beach is a beach with a sand bottom, suited to beginner surfers. Bruce's Beach is a sandy beach break in Hermosa Beach that offers approachable, mellow waves ideal for learning and practicing fundamentals. The beach faces northeast with a transect bearing toward the ENE, which catches southern and southwestern swells effectively during fall and winter months. Clean, peeling waves and a forgiving sand bottom make this a welcoming spot for surfers of all levels seeking a relaxed session.
The prime season at Bruce's Beach 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 Bruce's Beach include crowds on weekends, occasional rip currents. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
Our Bruce's Beach 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.
