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Topanga State Beach Surf Forecast

Los Angeles County, California

Topanga State Beach surf spot

Current Conditions

Poor
Wave Height
1-2ft
ankle to knee high
Swell Period
15.75s
Wind
3mph
SE / Gusts 4mph
Conditions
Poor
Active Swells
Primary
0.8ft @ 16sSW
Secondary
0.7ft @ 3sWSW
Tertiary
0.5ft @ 11sSSW

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Spot Guide

Break
Beach
Bottom
Sand
Level
Beginner
Crowd
Moderate
Best Swell
S
Best Wind
N
Season
Fall

Topanga State Beach offers accessible, mellow beach breaks perfect for beginners and intermediate surfers looking to escape the intensity of nearby breaks. The sandy bottom provides forgiving conditions with consistent peaks that work well during Southern Pacific swell events, particularly in the fall months. This well-maintained state beach combines gentle waves with beautiful coastal scenery and easy amenities, making it an ideal destination for families and those new to surfing.

Crowds on weekendsRip currents during larger swellsRocky point at northern end of beach

Forecast Charts

Daily Forecast

Thu, Mar 26Poor

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

6am9am12pm3pm
5s WSW|Calm
Mon, Mar 30Very Poor

Not the most exciting day — 0-1ft and very poor conditions with barely a breath of wind.

6am9am12pm3pm
12s SSW|Calm

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Topanga State Beach Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Topanga State Beach?
The current wave height at Topanga State Beach is 1-2ft with a 15.75s swell period. Wind is SE at 3mph. Conditions are rated Poor.
How accurate is the Topanga State Beach surf forecast?
Our Topanga State 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.