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Manhattan Beach Surf Forecast

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Los Angeles County, California

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Manhattan Beach surf spot

Current Conditions

Fair
Wave Height
2-3+ft
knee to waist high
Swell Period
15.7s
Wind
1mph
ENE / Gusts 1mph
Conditions
Fair
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
Heavy
Best Swell
SSW
Best Wind
NE
Season
Fall

Manhattan Beach offers consistent, user-friendly beach breaks that roll through a wide sandy shoreline, making it an excellent spot for beginners and improving surfers. The ENE-facing beach receives clean swell from southern and southwestern directions, particularly during fall and winter swells. This popular LA County break attracts a large crowd due to its accessible lineup, nearby amenities, and relatively forgiving wave conditions.

LocalismCrowdsStrong currents during high swell

Forecast Charts

Daily Forecast

Thu, Mar 26Fair

Rideable all day with 2-3ft waves on WSW swell at 6s and barely a breath of wind.

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

Consistent 2-3ft surf through the day on W swell at 8s with glassy conditions.

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

Early morning is your best window — 2-3ft waves on WSW swell at 8s with glassy conditions. Things get a bit scrappier as the day goes on.

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

Consistent 2-3ft surf through the day on SSW swell at 13s with barely a breath of wind.

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

A slow one — 1-2ft waves and poor conditions with calm winds.

6am9am12pm3pm
12s SSW|Calm

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Manhattan Beach Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Manhattan Beach?
The current wave height at Manhattan Beach is 2-3+ft with a 15.7s swell period. Wind is ENE at 1mph. Conditions are rated Fair.
How accurate is the Manhattan Beach surf forecast?
Our Manhattan 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.