Los Angeles County, California
Conditions stay similar this week — check the hourly forecast at White Point for the cleanest windows.
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at White 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: 2–2ft, 18s period, rated Poor - Fair. Get out early for the best of it — 2ft waves on SSW swell at 16s and barely a breath of wind. Onshore flow builds through the day to 7mph, bringing conditions down to poor.
Thu, Jun 25: 2–2ft, 17s period, rated Poor - Fair. Get out early for the best of it — 2ft waves on SSW swell at 16s and glassy conditions. The W wind kicks in by afternoon — 13mph and poor by then.
Fri, Jun 26: 1–2ft, 15s period, rated Poor. Slim pickings today — 1-2ft and poor with glassy conditions. Expect the wind to bump up to around 9mph by PM.
Sat, Jun 27: 1–2ft, 17s period, rated Poor. A slow one — 1-2ft waves and poor conditions with 9mph from the ESE.
Sun, Jun 28: 1–2ft, 17s period, rated Poor. Not the most exciting day — 2ft and poor conditions with 10mph ESE winds.
White Point is a rocky point break located on the Palos Verdes Peninsula that offers consistent, well-formed waves with a peeling right-hand shape when south swells arrive. The break benefits from the natural rock formations that create predictable wave shape and has good protection from local wind during morning sessions. This spot works best during fall and winter swells while maintaining enough shape through smaller summer periods, making it a reliable option for intermediate surfers seeking quality waves away from the most crowded LA County beaches.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at White Point is 1-2ft with a 16.8s swell period. Wind is W at 13mph and conditions are rated Poor. The forecast updates hourly so you can plan your session around the cleanest windows.
The current breaking wave height at White Point is 1-2ft, produced by a 1.3ft SSW primary swell at 17s, a 0.9ft S secondary swell at 12s, a 0.3ft SW tertiary swell at 14s, a 1.2ft W 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 White Point is Thursday from 7 AM to 10 AM with 2ft waves, a 15.7s swell period, and conditions rated Poor - Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
White Point works best with a S swell and NE 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 White 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.
White Point is a point with a rock bottom, suited to intermediate surfers. White Point is a rocky point break located on the Palos Verdes Peninsula that offers consistent, well-formed waves with a peeling right-hand shape when south swells arrive. The break benefits from the natural rock formations that create predictable wave shape and has good protection from local wind during morning sessions. This spot works best during fall and winter swells while maintaining enough shape through smaller summer periods, making it a reliable option for intermediate surfers seeking quality waves away from the most crowded LA County beaches.
The prime season at White 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 White Point include rocks, sharp reef, strong currents, sea urchins. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
Our White 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.
