Los Angeles County, California
Best window·Sunday 7AM–10AM·3ft·Fair - Good
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Sunset Point, 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. Early morning is your best window — 4-6ft waves on SSW swell at 14s with glassy conditions. Wind fills in through the day, pushing up to 5mph from the WSW and dropping conditions to poor - fair.
Thu, Jun 25: 4–6ft, 17s period, rated Fair. First light looks cleanest — 4-6ft on SSW swell at 16s with gentle SE breeze. Wind fills in through the day, pushing up to 10mph from the WSW and dropping conditions to poor - fair.
Fri, Jun 26: 3–5ft, 15s period, rated Poor - Fair. Get out early for the best of it — 3-5ft waves on SSW swell at 14s and barely a breath of wind. Onshore flow builds through the day to 9mph, bringing conditions down to poor - fair.
Sat, Jun 27: 4–6ft, 18s period, rated Fair. Early morning is your best window — 4-6ft waves on WSW swell at 6s with light ESE winds. It gets a bit messier later in the day.
Sun, Jun 28: 3–5ft, 17s period, rated Poor - Fair. Slim pickings today — 3-4ft and poor - fair with moderate E wind around 9mph.
Sunset Point is a welcoming beach break along the Los Angeles County coast that offers approachable waves for surfers of all levels. The sandy bottom provides a forgiving learning environment, while the NNE-facing exposure captures southern hemisphere swells most effectively during the fall and winter months. This spot combines accessibility with consistent conditions, making it a reliable choice when other nearby breaks are too powerful or crowded.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Sunset Point is 3-5+ft with a 16.7s swell period. Wind is WSW at 9mph and conditions are rated Poor - Fair. The forecast updates hourly so you can plan your session around the cleanest windows.
The current breaking wave height at Sunset Point is 3-5+ft, produced by a 1.6ft SSW primary 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 Sunset Point is Sunday from 7 AM to 10 AM with 3ft waves, a 15.75s swell period, and conditions rated Fair - Good. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
Sunset Point works best with a S 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 Sunset Point. 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.
Sunset Point is a beach with a sand bottom, suited to beginner surfers. Sunset Point is a welcoming beach break along the Los Angeles County coast that offers approachable waves for surfers of all levels. The sandy bottom provides a forgiving learning environment, while the NNE-facing exposure captures southern hemisphere swells most effectively during the fall and winter months. This spot combines accessibility with consistent conditions, making it a reliable choice when other nearby breaks are too powerful or crowded.
The prime season at Sunset Point is fall, 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 Sunset Point include localism, occasional strong currents, pier pilings nearby. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
Our Sunset Point 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.
