Hammerland surfForecast / CAL – LA County / USA

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Hammerland surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Hammerland sea temperature is
16.9° C
(Which is 1.7°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Hammerland this week:

The surf forecast for Hammerland over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 16) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 14s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Hammerland in the next 16 days are 1.4m 9s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 17) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Monday (May 18) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Sat 16th May)4.5ft (1.3m) 8s
Best Surf11PM (Sat 16th May)4.5ft (1.3m) 8s
Most Powerful 2AM (Sun 17th May)4.5ft (1.4m) 9s

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


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Short Range Forecast

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

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Thu afternoon, min 16°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
16
Sunday
17
Monday
18
Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
Friday
22
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
2
1
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
2
0
0
1
1
0
1
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
W
10
0.8
W
10
1.4
W
9
1.1
W
9
1
W
8
1.3
W
8
0.9
W
8
0.3
SW
18
0.3
SW
17
0.3
SW
16
0.4
SW
16
0.3
SW
16
0.4
SW
16
0.4
SW
15
0.4
SW
19
0.4
SW
19
0.5
SW
15
0.4
SW
18
0.6
SW
18
0.4
SW
18
0.5
SW
15
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
123
120
311
189
124
217
105
55
45
43
68
40
64
82
96
96
107
79
246
79
112
Wind (km/h)
10
SSW
15
SSW
15
SE
10
SSE
15
WSW
15
SSE
15
S
20
WSW
5
SSW
10
SW
20
WSW
10
SW
10
SW
15
SW
10
SE
10
S
15
SW
10
SE
15
S
15
SW
5
SSE
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross
on
cross
cross
on
glassy
on
on
on
cross-on
on
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross-on
glassy
High Tide
10:24AM1.14m
9:30PM2.01m
11:20AM1.10m
10:13PM2.02m
12:20PM1.06m
11:01PM1.96m
1:26PM1.04m
11:53PM1.83m
2:38PM1.05m
00:53AM1.66m
3:49PM1.10m
2:04AM1.48m
4:51PM1.20m
3:27AM1.30m
Low Tide
3:10PM0.48m
4:48AM-0.50m
3:52PM0.55m
5:39AM-0.50m
4:38PM0.63m
6:34AM-0.45m
5:32PM0.71m
7:33AM-0.35m
6:41PM0.78m
8:36AM-0.23m
8:12PM0.81m
9:38AM-0.11m
9:57PM0.75m
part cloud
clear
clear
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:52
5:50
5:50
5:50
5:48
5:48
5:48
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
7:47
7:49
7:50
7:50
7:51
7:52
7:52
Temp °C
18
18
17
17
18
17
18
19
18
19
19
17
19
20
18
20
21
17
19
19
17
17
16
16
15
16
16
16
16
16
18
16
16
17
18
17
19
20
16
18
18
16
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
W
10
0.8
W
10
1.4
W
9
1.1
W
9
1
W
8
1.3
W
8
0.9
W
8
0.7
WSW
7
0.6
W
7
0.5
W
6
0.4
SW
16
0.4
W
6
0.4
SW
16
0.4
SW
15
0.4
SW
15
0.4
SW
15
0.5
SW
15
0.4
SW
15
0.6
SW
18
0.4
SW
14
0.5
SW
15
Energy kJ
123
116
311
189
124
217
105
55
34
20
68
11
64
82
77
76
107
75
246
72
112
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SSW
14
0.5
SSW
14
0.5
W
13
0.6
W
13
0.6
W
13
0.6
W
13
0.3
SSW
13
0.3
S
15
0.3
S
15
0.3
SW
16
0.3
SSW
13
0.3
SW
16
0.3
W
6
0.3
S
12
0.4
SW
19
0.4
SW
19
0.3
S
14
0.4
SW
18
0.3
S
13
0.4
SW
18
0.3
S
12
Energy kJ
120
120
92
123
123
128
31
38
38
43
35
40
6
26
96
96
37
79
30
79
25
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
10
0.4
W
12
0.4
SSW
14
0.4
SSW
13
0.4
SSW
13
0.3
SSW
13
0.3
WNW
14
0.3
SW
18
0.3
SW
17
0.2
S
14
0.2
W
11
0.3
S
13
0.3
S
13
0.1
W
13
0.3
W
13
0.3
WSW
5
0.3
WSW
5
0.3
S
13
0.1
W
11
0.3
S
13
0.2
WSW
6
Energy kJ
2
48
80
60
59
34
36
48
45
16
10
31
29
3
30
5
5
31
2
29
3
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SE
3
0.3
ESE
3
0.4
SE
3
0.4
SE
3
0.6
W
6
0.3
W
6
0.3
SW
5
0.2
S
3
Energy kJ
2
2
2
3
27
5
5
1
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
2
2
4
2
1
4
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
11
102
0
0
110
0
5
180
0
176
110
21
176
57
0
11
67
0
11
142
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Los Angeles County
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
2
2
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
2
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
2
7
4
5
4
4
4
3
3
4
4
1
3
3
2
3
2
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
6
7
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
9
9
9
7
5
4
5
4
4
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Information about the Hammerland Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Hammerland provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Hammerland can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Hammerland 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 (Hammerland) 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 Hammerland 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.

Hammerland is 1 km (1 miles) from 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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