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Palos Verdes Cove Surf Forecast

Los Angeles County, California

Palos Verdes Cove surf spot

Current Conditions

Very Poor
Wave Height
0-1ft
flat to ankle high
Swell Period
15.7s
Wind
0mph
NNE
Conditions
Very Poor
Active Swells
Primary
0.9ft @ 3sW
Secondary
0.8ft @ 16sSW
Tertiary
0.4ft @ 11sSSW

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Spot Guide

Break
Point
Bottom
Rock
Level
Intermediate
Crowd
Moderate
Best Swell
SSW
Best Wind
NE
Season
Fall

Palos Verdes Cove is a scenic rocky point break nestled along the dramatic cliffs of the Palos Verdes Peninsula, offering peeling waves that wrap around the cove's natural geography. The break benefits from protected cove conditions and a rocky bottom that creates consistent, well-defined walls, making it a solid option for intermediate surfers looking to escape the busier LA County breaks. Fall swells from Southern Hemisphere storms provide the most reliable surf, while summer offers smaller, more manageable conditions for progression.

RocksStrong currentsSea urchinsLocalism

Forecast Charts

Daily Forecast

Thu, Mar 26Poor

A slow one — 0-1ft waves and very poor conditions with glassy conditions.

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

Slim pickings today — 1-2ft and poor with calm winds.

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

Slim pickings today — 0-1ft and very poor with barely a breath of wind.

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

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

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

Slim pickings today — 0-1ft and very poor with calm winds.

6am9am12pm3pm
12s SSW|Calm

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Palos Verdes Cove Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Palos Verdes Cove?
The current wave height at Palos Verdes Cove is 0-1ft with a 15.7s swell period. Wind is NNE at 0mph. Conditions are rated Very Poor.
How accurate is the Palos Verdes Cove surf forecast?
Our Palos Verdes Cove 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.