Surf Forecast Surf Report
Hermosa Beach and Pier surf break

Hermosa Beach and Pier surfForecast / CAL – LA County / USA

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 pm Wednesday 30 Apr 2025 PDT
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Hermosa Beach and Pier surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Hermosa Beach and Pier sea temperature is
15.5° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Hermosa Beach and Pier this week:

The surf forecast for Hermosa Beach and Pier over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 01) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 5s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Hermosa Beach and Pier in the next 12 days are 3.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 04) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Thu 1st May)2ft (0.6m) 14s
Best Surf 5AM (Sun 4th May)11ft (3.5m) 9s
Most Powerful 5AM (Sun 4th May)11ft (3.5m) 9s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hermosa Beach and Pier over the next 12 days.

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Wed
30
Thursday
01
Friday
02
Saturday
03
Sunday
04
Monday
05
Tuesday
06
Wednesday
07
Thursday
08
Friday
09
Saturday
10
Sunday
11
Mon
12
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.7
SSW
0.6
SSW
0.6
SSW
0.5
S
0.5
SSW
0.4
SSW
0.5
SW
0.4
SSW
0.7
SSW
1.8
W
3
W
1.7
W
1.9
W
1.5
W
0.6
SSW
0.4
SSW
0.7
SSW
0.7
SSW
0.6
SSW
0.5
SSW
0.6
SSW
0.6
SSW
0.4
SSW
0.6
SSW
0.5
SSW
0.6
SSW
0.4
SSW
0.5
S
0.4
S
0.5
S
0.4
SSW
1.1
W
0.5
SSW
0.9
W
1.5
W
1
W
Period(s) (?)1514141413191918187108881818161616151515171616152019181817816888
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)2221651589399148184121273320186740942025620912622623217512117817811217314715212819212015892137142103304125
Wind
(km/h)
15
WSW
5
SSE
10
SSW
15
WSW
10
SW
10
SSW
10
SW
15
ESE
10
SE
25
W
25
W
5
ENE
25
WSW
15
SSW
10
S
10
SSW
5
W
10
SW
20
WSW
10
W
10
WSW
20
WSW
5
SW
10
SSW
15
WSW
5
SSW
5
S
15
WSW
0
SW
5
S
15
WSW
5
SSW
5
SW
15
WSW
0
SSE
10
SW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
cross-
off
crossoncross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
ononoffoncrosscrosscrossglasscross-
on
ononcross-
on
onglasscrossonglasscrossonglasscrossoncrosscross-
on
onglasscross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
11:44PM
1.80
2:31PM
0.96
12:39AM
1.63
4:11PM
0.98
1:49AM
1.46
5:29PM
1.07
3:19AM
1.31
6:18PM
1.17
4:50AM
1.24
6:53PM
1.27
6:05AM
1.20
7:21PM
1.36
7:05AM
1.18
7:45PM
1.44
7:55AM
1.15
8:05PM
1.51
8:38AM
1.12
8:25PM
1.58
9:19AM
1.09
8:45PM
1.63
9:58AM
1.06
9:07PM
1.66
10:37AM
1.03
Low Tide
/ height (m)
5:18PM
0.68
7:23AM
-0.31
6:11PM
0.81
8:34AM
-0.19
7:36PM
0.91
9:50AM
-0.09
9:41PM
0.91
11:00AM
-0.02
11:25PM
0.78
11:56AM
0.03
12:34AM
0.60
12:39PM
0.10
1:24AM
0.43
1:13PM
0.19
2:05AM
0.27
1:40PM
0.28
2:40AM
0.12
2:04PM
0.37
3:12AM
0.01
2:26PM
0.46
3:43AM
-0.08
2:48PM
0.54
4:15AM
-0.13
Wed
30
Thursday
01
Friday
02
Saturday
03
Sunday
04
Monday
05
Tuesday
06
Wednesday
07
Thursday
08
Friday
09
Saturday
10
Sunday
11
Mon
12
Sunrise--6:05--6:03--6:03--6:01--6:01--6:00--5:58--5:58--5:56--5:56--5:54--5:54
Sunset7:36--7:36--7:37--7:37--7:38--7:39--7:39--7:40--7:42--7:43--7:43--7:44--
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Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C151415161415161515161415161514151516161617181718201820212221222020212021
Feels °C (?)13121314111413131213712121112131314131315151517181620192020201819201719

Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu afternoon, min 13°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Sat afternoon, min 12°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the W on Sat night, calm by Tue morning).

Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Thu afternoon, min 15°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Fri night, min 17°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

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Information about the Hermosa Beach and Pier Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Hermosa Beach and Pier provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Hermosa Beach and Pier can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Hermosa Beach and Pier 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 (Hermosa Beach and Pier) 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 Hermosa Beach and Pier 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.

Hermosa Beach and Pier is 1 km (1 miles) from the city of Hermosa Beach. If you plan a vacation in Los Angeles County, look for hotels and other accommodation in Hermosa Beach. Hermosa Beach has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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