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Palos Verdes Cove Surf Forecast

Los Angeles County, California

Palos Verdes Cove surf spot

Current Conditions

Poor
Wave Height
1-2+ft
ankle to knee high
Swell Period
15.6s
Wind
4mph
SE / Gusts 5mph
Conditions
Poor
Active Swells
Primary
0.8ft @ 16sSW
Secondary
0.5ft @ 3sWSW
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

Pretty quiet out there — 0-1ft and mostly very poor with glassy conditions.

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

Not the most exciting day — 0-1ft and very poor conditions with glassy conditions.

6am9am12pm3pm
12s WSW|Calm
Sat, Mar 28Very Poor

A slow one — 0-1ft waves and very poor conditions with barely a breath of wind.

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

Pretty quiet out there — 0-1ft and mostly very poor with calm winds.

6am9am12pm3pm
9s SW|Calm
Mon, Mar 30Very Poor

Pretty quiet out there — 0-1ft and mostly very poor with glassy conditions.

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 1-2+ft with a 15.6s swell period. Wind is SE at 4mph. Conditions are rated 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.