Gillis Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.95° N 118.45° W

Issued: 10 am 19 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Gillis sea temperature is
17.8° C

1.2°C warmer than normal for this time of year

Gillis surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Gillis surf forecast from 19 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 20 Jun, 8AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 15s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 24 Jun, 11AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 17s period, SSW swell with 556 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 20 Jun, 8AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 15s period with SSW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Gillis this week:

The surf forecast for Gillis over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jun 20) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 4s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Gillis in the next 16 days are 1.0m 17s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jun 24) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 16s period and expected on Saturday (Jun 20) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Sat 20th Jun)3ft (0.9m) 15s
Best Surf 8AM (Sat 20th Jun)3ft (0.9m) 15s
Most Powerful11AM (Wed 24th Jun)3.5ft (1.0m) 17s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Gillis over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri afternoon, min 16°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Wed afternoon, min 17°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
1
0
0
2
0
0
2
1
0
2
1
0
2
2
0
2
1
0
1
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SW
15
0.6
SSW
18
0.9
SW
14
0.9
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
16
0.9
SW
15
0.7
SW
14
0.7
SW
14
0.7
SW
14
0.6
SSW
13
0.5
SW
16
0.6
SSW
16
0.7
SSW
15
0.6
SSW
19
0.6
SSW
18
1
SSW
17
0.7
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
15
0.7
SSW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
209
204
301
425
436
326
208
211
208
118
129
173
199
274
246
556
237
362
377
252
183
Wind (km/h)
10
SW
20
WSW
5
W
15
SW
20
WSW
5
SW
15
SSW
15
SW
5
SSW
10
SSW
15
SW
5
S
10
SSW
15
SW
5
WSW
10
SW
15
SW
5
SSW
10
SSW
15
SW
5
S
Wind State
on
on
cross-on
on
on
glassy
cross-on
on
glassy
cross-on
on
glassy
on
on
glassy
on
on
glassy
cross-on
on
cross-on
High Tide
2:42PM1.72m
1:32AM1.87m
3:34PM1.79m
2:45AM1.62m
4:23PM1.87m
4:13AM1.44m
5:07PM1.94m
5:49AM1.35m
5:48PM2.00m
7:14AM1.35m
6:25PM2.05m
8:19AM1.39m
7:00PM2.09m
Low Tide
7:52PM1.14m
8:35AM0.42m
9:23PM1.08m
9:22AM0.61m
10:53PM0.96m
10:09AM0.78m
00:09AM0.79m
10:56AM0.94m
1:06AM0.63m
11:43AM1.05m
1:51AM0.49m
12:29PM1.13m
2:30AM0.38m
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:41
5:41
5:43
5:43
5:43
5:43
5:43
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:07
8:07
8:07
8:07
8:07
8:07
8:07
 mm
Temp °C
17
19
18
18
19
18
19
19
18
19
20
18
20
22
20
22
23
22
23
23
21
Feels °C
17
17
16
16
16
16
17
17
18
18
19
18
20
21
20
22
22
21
22
21
19
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SW
15
0.7
SW
14
0.9
SW
14
0.9
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
16
0.9
SW
15
0.7
SW
14
0.7
SW
14
0.7
SW
14
0.6
SSW
13
0.5
SW
13
0.6
SSW
16
0.7
SSW
15
0.6
SSW
19
0.6
SSW
18
1
SSW
17
0.7
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
15
0.7
SSW
14
Energy kJ
209
203
301
425
436
326
208
211
208
118
85
173
199
274
246
556
237
362
377
252
183
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SSW
17
0.6
SSW
18
0.3
S
10
0.3
SSE
16
0.2
SSE
16
0.4
SW
20
0.5
W
5
0.4
SW
18
0.5
W
5
0.4
W
5
0.5
SW
16
0.5
SW
13
0.4
SSW
20
0.6
SSW
15
0.6
SSW
14
0.2
SSE
12
0.4
SSW
13
0.1
S
11
0.5
W
5
0.1
S
11
0.4
SW
19
Energy kJ
202
204
18
51
25
97
10
84
12
7
129
84
149
142
138
13
67
2
12
2
96
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SSW
11
0.3
SSW
10
0.2
SSE
18
0.2
S
12
0.2
S
11
0.3
SSE
15
0.3
SSE
15
0.3
SSE
14
0.5
SW
18
0.4
SW
18
0.3
SSE
13
0.4
WSW
4
0.3
W
4
0.2
SSE
12
0.2
SSE
12
0.1
S
11
0.1
S
11
0.1
W
11
0.1
S
10
Energy kJ
24
21
30
11
9
43
42
40
154
79
33
6
4
14
14
2
2
2
2
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
WSW
4
0.5
W
3
0.5
W
4
0.4
W
4
0.6
W
4
0.6
W
4
0.5
W
4
0.4
W
5
0.5
W
3
0.4
W
4
0.3
W
4
0.6
W
4
0.6
W
5
0.6
W
5
0.6
W
5
Energy kJ
3
4
7
6
11
14
10
8
5
5
3
9
16
16
16
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
2
2
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
2
Distance (km)
53
182
1
138
182
0
17
53
0
17
57
0
182
53
0
182
182
0
17
105
17
Best forecast wave conditions in Los Angeles County
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
1
2
1
2
3
3
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
3
3
2
3
2
2
4
3
2
3
3
2
3
3
4
3
2
2
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
5
5
8
9
6
8
6
6
5
5
5
7
7
7
5
5
5
5
5
5
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Information about the Gillis Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Gillis provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Gillis can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Gillis surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Gillis) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Gillis may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

Gillis is 5 km (3 miles) from the city of El Segundo. If you plan a vacation in Los Angeles County, look for hotels and other accommodation in El Segundo. El Segundo has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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