Manhattan Beach and Pier surf break

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

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 am Saturday 09 May 2026 PDT
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Manhattan Beach and Pier surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Manhattan Beach and Pier sea temperature is
15.9° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

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

The surf forecast for Manhattan Beach and Pier over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 10) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 19s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Manhattan Beach and Pier in the next 16 days are 0.7m 19s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 09) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Sun 10th May)2.5ft (0.7m) 19s
Best Surf 2AM (Sun 10th May)2.5ft (0.7m) 19s
Most Powerful11PM (Sat 9th May)2.5ft (0.7m) 19s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Manhattan Beach and Pier over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Mon afternoon, min 15°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue morning, min 15°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
9
Sunday
10
Monday
11
Tuesday
12
Wednesday
13
Thursday
14
Friday
15
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
2
1
0
1
1
0
1
0
0
1
1
0
2
0
0
2
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SSW
20
0.4
SSW
16
0.7
SSW
19
0.6
SSW
18
0.7
SSW
18
0.6
SSW
16
0.7
SSW
16
0.7
SSW
16
0.6
SSW
15
0.7
SSW
15
0.6
SSW
15
0.6
SSW
14
0.5
SSW
14
0.3
SSW
18
0.4
SSW
17
0.7
SSW
16
0.6
SSW
16
0.7
SSW
15
0.6
SSW
14
0.6
SSW
14
0.6
SSW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
76
100
305
207
270
171
226
223
146
188
142
136
105
70
108
229
191
199
165
152
154
Wind (km/h)
10
SSW
15
WSW
5
S
10
S
10
SW
5
SE
10
SW
15
WSW
5
SSW
15
S
15
SW
5
SW
10
SSW
20
WSW
5
SW
10
S
15
WSW
10
SE
10
SSW
20
WSW
10
SE
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross
cross-on
glassy
cross
on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
on
cross-off
High Tide
6:11PM1.58m
3:51AM1.62m
6:23PM1.69m
5:13AM1.60m
6:40PM1.83m
6:22AM1.61m
7:02PM2.00m
7:23AM1.63m
7:29PM2.17m
8:21AM1.64m
8:01PM2.34m
9:17AM1.64m
8:38PM2.46m
Low Tide
10:31AM0.59m
10:54PM1.35m
11:14AM0.60m
00:00AM1.16m
11:51AM0.62m
00:49AM0.92m
12:26PM0.66m
1:33AM0.66m
1:02PM0.72m
2:16AM0.40m
1:39PM0.79m
3:01AM0.17m
2:17PM0.88m
3:48AM0.01m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
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>
5:56
5:56
5:54
5:54
5:54
5:52
5:52
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
7:43
7:44
7:44
7:45
7:45
7:46
7:46
Temp °C
18
18
16
19
20
17
21
22
20
19
19
17
18
19
17
17
18
17
19
20
20
17
16
15
18
19
17
20
20
19
17
17
17
17
17
15
16
16
15
17
17
19
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
W
7
0.5
W
7
0.7
SSW
19
0.6
SSW
18
0.7
SSW
18
0.6
SSW
16
0.7
SSW
16
0.7
SSW
16
0.6
SSW
15
0.7
SSW
15
0.6
SSW
15
0.6
SSW
14
0.5
SSW
14
0.4
SSW
13
0.4
SSW
13
0.7
SSW
16
0.6
SSW
16
1.1
W
6
0.7
W
6
0.6
SSW
14
1.1
W
7
Energy kJ
36
25
305
207
270
171
226
223
146
188
142
136
105
70
69
229
191
91
40
152
123
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SSW
20
0.4
SSW
16
0.6
W
7
0.5
W
7
0.4
WSW
7
0.5
W
11
0.5
W
10
0.2
S
12
0.4
W
10
0.3
W
10
0.3
W
12
0.3
W
12
0.3
W
11
0.3
SSW
18
0.4
SSW
17
0.4
WNW
12
0.3
WNW
12
0.7
SSW
15
0.6
SSW
14
0.2
W
10
0.6
SSW
14
Energy kJ
76
100
32
23
15
58
47
11
29
17
26
24
21
61
108
47
26
199
165
8
154
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SW
16
0.3
SSW
20
0.1
SW
12
0.3
WNW
10
0.3
WNW
9
0.2
S
13
0.1
S
12
0.1
S
15
0.2
S
12
0.1
W
13
0.2
S
11
0.2
S
12
0.2
SSW
18
0.2
W
11
0.3
WNW
13
0.1
S
10
0.3
SSW
12
0.3
WNW
11
0.2
WNW
10
0.1
S
10
0.2
S
16
Energy kJ
38
75
6
19
17
13
3
4
12
3
10
11
32
9
34
2
29
22
10
2
20
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
W
10
0.3
W
3
0.8
W
4
1.3
WNW
6
0.7
W
7
Energy kJ
47
2
19
139
51
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
1
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
1
2
2
Distance (km)
10
57
2
10
10
1
175
57
1
10
10
1
10
111
13
10
34
1
10
111
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Los Angeles County
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
1
2
2
2
1
1
2
1
2
2
2
3
1
2
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
4
4
2
3
3
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
9
6
5
5
5
9
9
9
9
8
9
5
5
6
5
5
5
5
5
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Information about the Manhattan Beach and Pier Surf forecast

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

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