Los Angeles County, California
Conditions stay similar this week — check the hourly forecast at Hermosa Beach for the cleanest windows.
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Hermosa 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: 2–2ft, 18s period, rated Poor - Fair. Early morning is your best window — 2ft waves on SSW swell at 15s with calm winds. It gets a bit messier later in the day.
Thu, Jun 25: 2–2ft, 17s period, rated Poor. Early morning is your best window — 1-2ft waves on SSW swell at 16s with light winds out of the WSW. The W wind kicks in by afternoon — 7mph and poor by then.
Fri, Jun 26: 1–2ft, 15s period, rated Poor. Early morning is your best window — 1-2ft waves on SSW swell at 15s with calm winds. Onshore flow builds through the day to 11mph, bringing conditions down to poor.
Sat, Jun 27: 1–2ft, 18s period, rated Poor. Early morning is your best window — 1-2ft waves on WSW swell at 6s with light winds out of the ESE. The WSW wind kicks in by afternoon — 12mph and poor by then.
Sun, Jun 28: 2–2ft, 17s period, rated Poor - Fair. Dawn patrol is the move — 2ft on W swell at 7s with moderate ESE wind around 11mph. Things get a bit scrappier as the day goes on.
Hermosa Beach is a mellow South Bay beach break that depends heavily on sandbar configuration for wave quality. The pier creates better sandbars on either side. Less consistent and typically smaller than El Porto to the north (which benefits from the Redondo Canyon swell-focusing effect), but when the sandbars line up, Hermosa produces clean, fun peaks. A relaxed, recreational surf scene.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Hermosa Beach is 1-2ft with a 16.85s swell period. Wind is WNW at 9mph 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 Hermosa Beach is 1-2ft, produced by a 1ft SSW primary swell at 14s, a 1ft SSW secondary swell at 17s, a 0.3ft SW tertiary swell at 15s, a 0.7ft WSW 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 Hermosa Beach is Sunday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 2ft waves, a 6.5s swell period, and conditions rated Poor - Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
Hermosa Beach works best with a SW 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 Hermosa 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.
Hermosa Beach is a beach with a sand bottom, suited to beginner surfers. Hermosa Beach is a mellow South Bay beach break that depends heavily on sandbar configuration for wave quality. The pier creates better sandbars on either side. Less consistent and typically smaller than El Porto to the north (which benefits from the Redondo Canyon swell-focusing effect), but when the sandbars line up, Hermosa produces clean, fun peaks. A relaxed, recreational surf scene.
The prime season at Hermosa 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 Hermosa Beach include pier pilings, occasional rip currents, crowds in summer. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
Our Hermosa 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.
