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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
1-2ft
ankle to knee high
Swell Period
15.7s
Wind
1mph
E / Gusts 2mph
Conditions
Poor
Active Swells
Primary
0.9ft @ 3sW
Secondary
0.8ft @ 16sSW
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

Midday is the call — 1-2ft waves with calm winds and fair conditions. It's a bit wonky first thing but settles down.

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

First light looks cleanest — 2-3ft on W swell at 8s with glassy conditions. Things get a bit scrappier as the day goes on.

6am9am12pm3pm
6s W|Calm
Sat, Mar 28Poor

A slow one — 0-1ft waves and poor conditions with calm winds.

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

A slow one — 1-2ft waves and poor conditions with barely a breath of wind.

6am9am12pm3pm
7s WSW|Calm
Mon, Mar 30Very Poor

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 1-2ft with a 15.7s swell period. Wind is E at 1mph. 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.