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Redondo Beach Breakwater Surf Forecast

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Los Angeles County, California

Redondo Beach Breakwater surf spot

Current Conditions

Poor
Wave Height
1-2+ft
ankle to knee high
Swell Period
15.7s
Wind
1mph
NE / Gusts 1mph
Conditions
Poor
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
Moderate
Best Swell
S
Best Wind
E
Season
Fall

Redondo Beach Breakwater offers protected, mellow waves ideal for learning and progression, thanks to the sheltering influence of the working harbor breakwater that reduces swell intensity. The sandy bottom provides a forgiving learning environment with consistent peaks peeling along the beach, making it perfect for beginners and families. Winter swells wrap around the breakwater while fall and spring bring the most user-friendly conditions, though the spot stays rideable year-round in Southern California's temperate climate.

Boat trafficStrong currents near breakwaterShallow areas at low tide

Forecast Charts

Daily Forecast

Thu, Mar 26Poor

Late morning into early afternoon looks best — 2-3ft with barely a breath of wind. Morning is a bit bumpy but things clean up by late morning.

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

Get out early for the best of it — 2-3ft waves on W swell at 8s and calm winds. Things get a bit scrappier as the day goes on.

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

Pretty quiet out there — 1-2ft and mostly poor with calm winds.

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

Slim pickings today — 1-2ft and poor with glassy conditions.

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

Not the most exciting day — 1-2ft and poor conditions with calm winds.

6am9am12pm3pm
12s SSW|Calm

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Redondo Beach Breakwater Surf Forecast FAQ

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