Los Angeles County, California
Best window·Thursday 6AM–9AM·4ft·Fair - Good
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Leo Carrillo, 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: 4–6ft, 18s period, rated Fair - Good. Early morning is your best window — 4-6ft waves on SSW swell at 16s with calm winds. It gets a bit messier later in the day.
Thu, Jun 25: 3–5ft, 17s period, rated Fair - Good. Patience pays off today — morning is fair with 4-6ft. Things come together by the afternoon with 4-6ft at fair - good.
Fri, Jun 26: 3–5ft, 15s period, rated Fair. Early morning is your best window — 3-5ft waves on SSW swell at 14s with gentle ESE breeze. Things get a bit scrappier as the day goes on.
Sat, Jun 27: 3–5ft, 18s period, rated Fair. Rideable all day with 3-5ft waves on W swell at 5s and barely a breath of wind. Expect the wind to bump up to around 8mph by PM.
Sun, Jun 28: 3–5ft, 17s period, rated Fair. Dawn patrol is the move — 4-5ft on W swell at 6s with light E winds. Conditions go downhill through the afternoon.
Leo Carrillo is a scenic right-hand reef/point break near the Ventura County line where waves peel along Sequit Point's rock formation. One of the most photogenic spots on the Malibu coast, with sea caves and tide pools at the base of the point. This is primarily a summer south-swell spot that works best at mid-tide on a rising tide. The inside sections have sand bottom for more forgiving conditions.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Leo Carrillo is 3-5+ft with a 16.9s swell period. Wind is WNW at 10mph and conditions are rated Fair - Good. The forecast updates hourly so you can plan your session around the cleanest windows.
The current breaking wave height at Leo Carrillo is 3-5+ft, produced by a 1.4ft SSW primary swell at 14s, a 1.3ft SSW secondary swell at 17s, a 0.7ft SW 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 Leo Carrillo is Thursday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 4ft waves, a 15.95s swell period, and conditions rated Fair - Good. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
Leo Carrillo works best with a SSW swell and N 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 Leo Carrillo. 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.
Leo Carrillo is a point with a rock bottom, suited to intermediate surfers. Leo Carrillo is a scenic right-hand reef/point break near the Ventura County line where waves peel along Sequit Point's rock formation. One of the most photogenic spots on the Malibu coast, with sea caves and tide pools at the base of the point. This is primarily a summer south-swell spot that works best at mid-tide on a rising tide. The inside sections have sand bottom for more forgiving conditions.
The prime season at Leo Carrillo is summer, 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 Leo Carrillo include rocks at the point, sea urchins, rip currents, tide-dependent. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
Our Leo Carrillo 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.
