Los Angeles County, California
Conditions stay similar this week — check the hourly forecast at Cabrillo Point for the cleanest windows.
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Cabrillo Point, 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: 1–2ft, 18s period, rated Poor. Pretty quiet out there — 1-2ft and mostly poor with glassy conditions. Afternoon breeze fills in to 6mph.
Thu, Jun 25: 1–2ft, 17s period, rated Poor. Slim pickings today — 1-2ft and poor with calm winds. Winds do pick up a bit by the afternoon to 12mph.
Fri, Jun 26: 1–1ft, 15s period, rated Very Poor. Not the most exciting day — 1ft and very poor conditions with glassy conditions. Winds do pick up a bit by the afternoon to 9mph.
Sat, Jun 27: 1–1ft, 17s period, rated Poor. Not the most exciting day — 1-2ft and poor conditions with 10mph from the ESE.
Sun, Jun 28: 1–2ft, 17s period, rated Poor. Not the most exciting day — 1-2ft and poor conditions with 11mph from the ESE.
Cabrillo Point is a rocky point break that wraps around a prominent headland in the Palos Verdes Peninsula area, offering multiple peaks and directions depending on swell angle. The break benefits from southern hemisphere swells in fall and winter, with the point's northeastern exposure allowing it to pick up consistent waves while the rocky point structure creates peeling, shapeable sections. The rocky bottom provides excellent wave shape and offers protection from larger swells compared to nearby beach breaks, making it a quality intermediate-friendly option when conditions align.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Cabrillo Point is 1ft with a 16.8s swell period. Wind is W at 12mph 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 Cabrillo Point is 1ft, produced by a 1.3ft SSW primary swell at 17s, a 0.9ft S secondary swell at 12s, a 0.3ft SW tertiary swell at 14s, a 1.2ft W wind swell swell at 4s. 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 Cabrillo Point is Sunday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 1ft waves, a 6.5s swell period, and conditions rated Poor. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
Cabrillo Point 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 Cabrillo Point. 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.
Cabrillo Point is a point with a rock bottom, suited to intermediate surfers. Cabrillo Point is a rocky point break that wraps around a prominent headland in the Palos Verdes Peninsula area, offering multiple peaks and directions depending on swell angle. The break benefits from southern hemisphere swells in fall and winter, with the point's northeastern exposure allowing it to pick up consistent waves while the rocky point structure creates peeling, shapeable sections. The rocky bottom provides excellent wave shape and offers protection from larger swells compared to nearby beach breaks, making it a quality intermediate-friendly option when conditions align.
The prime season at Cabrillo Point 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 Cabrillo Point include rocks, sharp reef, strong currents, localism. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
Our Cabrillo Point 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.
