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Burnout Beach Surf Forecast

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Los Angeles County, California

Burnout Beach surf spot

Current Conditions

Poor
Wave Height
1-2+ft
ankle to knee high
Swell Period
15.6s
Wind
3mph
ESE / Gusts 5mph
Conditions
Poor
Active Swells
Primary
0.8ft @ 16sSW
Secondary
0.5ft @ 3sWSW
Tertiary
0.4ft @ 11sSSW

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Spot Guide

Break
Beach
Bottom
Sand
Level
Beginner
Crowd
Moderate
Best Swell
S
Best Wind
E
Season
Fall

Burnout Beach is a sandy beach break in Los Angeles County that faces east, making it ideal for catching southern and southwestern swell during fall and winter swells. The mellow, forgiving waves here are perfect for beginners and intermediate surfers looking to hone their skills in a relaxed setting. With its sandy bottom and consistent beach break characteristics, this spot offers a fun, accessible introduction to Southern California surfing.

LocalismOccasional strong currents

Forecast Charts

Daily Forecast

Thu, Mar 26Poor

Skip the dawn patrol — 1-2ft and poor early on. Afternoon shapes up better with 2-3ft and fair conditions.

6am9am12pm3pm
16s SW|Calm
Fri, Mar 27Poor

Pretty quiet out there — 1-2ft and mostly poor with calm winds.

6am9am12pm3pm
12s WSW|Calm
Sat, Mar 28Poor

Slim pickings today — 0-1ft and poor with glassy conditions.

6am9am12pm3pm
14s SSW|Calm
Sun, Mar 29Poor

A slow one — 1-2ft waves and poor conditions with glassy conditions.

6am9am12pm3pm
9s SW|Calm
Mon, Mar 30Poor

Slim pickings today — 0-1ft and poor with calm winds.

6am9am12pm3pm
12s SSW|Calm

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Burnout Beach Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Burnout Beach?
The current wave height at Burnout Beach is 1-2+ft with a 15.6s swell period. Wind is ESE at 3mph. Conditions are rated Poor.
How accurate is the Burnout Beach surf forecast?
Our Burnout 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.