Los Angeles County, California
Conditions stay similar this week — check the hourly forecast at Burnout Beach for the cleanest windows.
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Burnout 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: 3–4ft, 18s period, rated Poor - Fair. Early morning is your best window — 2-3ft waves on SSW swell at 15s with calm winds. Onshore flow builds through the day to 6mph, bringing conditions down to poor.
Thu, Jun 25: 2–3ft, 17s period, rated Poor - Fair. First light looks cleanest — 2-3ft on SSW swell at 16s with calm winds. Onshore flow builds through the day to 12mph, bringing conditions down to poor.
Fri, Jun 26: 2–2ft, 15s period, rated Poor - Fair. Early morning is your best window — 2ft waves on SSW swell at 14s with glassy conditions. Wind fills in through the day, pushing up to 9mph from the WSW and dropping conditions to poor.
Sat, Jun 27: 2–2ft, 18s period, rated Poor - Fair. Get out early for the best of it — 2ft waves on WSW swell at 6s and 9mph from the ESE. Things get a bit scrappier as the day goes on.
Sun, Jun 28: 2–2ft, 17s period, rated Poor - Fair. A slow one — 2ft waves and poor - fair conditions with moderate ESE wind around 10mph.
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.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Burnout Beach is 2ft with a 16.7s swell period. Wind is WNW at 11mph 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 Burnout Beach is 2ft, 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 Burnout Beach is Thursday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 2ft waves, a 15.75s swell period, and conditions rated Poor - Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
Burnout Beach 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 Burnout 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.
Burnout Beach is a beach with a sand bottom, suited to beginner surfers. 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.
The prime season at Burnout 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 Burnout Beach include localism, occasional strong currents. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
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. Visit /public/accuracy for per-spot and regional performance metrics.
