Los Angeles County, California
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.
Sun, May 10: 3–4ft, 18s period, rated Poor - Fair. Patience pays off today — morning is fair with 3-4ft. Things come together by the afternoon with 3-4ft at poor - fair.
Mon, May 11: 3–4ft, 18s period, rated Fair. Get out early for the best of it — 3-4ft waves on SW swell at 15s and barely a breath of wind. Onshore flow builds through the day to 10mph, bringing conditions down to poor - fair.
Tue, May 12: 2–3ft, 16s period, rated Fair. Get out early for the best of it — 2-3ft waves on SSW swell at 15s and calm winds. Wind fills in through the day, pushing up to 9mph from the SW and dropping conditions to fair.
Wed, May 13: 2–3ft, 15s period, rated Fair. Get out early for the best of it — 2-3ft waves on SSW swell at 14s and gentle S breeze. The WSW wind kicks in by afternoon — 11mph and poor - fair by then.
Thu, May 14: 2–3ft, 16s period, rated Fair. First light looks cleanest — 2-3ft on S swell at 13s with light SSE winds. Onshore flow builds through the day to 12mph, bringing conditions down to poor - fair.
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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 3-4ft with a 17.85s swell period. Wind is WSW at 7mph and conditions are rated Fair. The forecast updates hourly so you can plan your session around the cleanest windows.
The current breaking wave height at White Point is 3-4ft, produced by a 1.2ft W primary swell at 7s, a 1ft SSW secondary swell at 18s, a 0.7ft W tertiary swell at 9s. 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 Monday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 4ft waves, a 16.5s swell period, and conditions rated Fair - Good. 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. See the forecast accuracy card above for per-spot and regional performance metrics.
