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Manhattan Beach and Pier Surf Forecast
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Manhattan Beach and Pier surfForecast / CAL – LA County / USA
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 am Friday 15 May 2026 PDTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
17.1° C
(Which is 1.8°C warmer than normal for this time of year)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 Friday (May 15) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 10s. 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 1.6m 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 0.4m 3s period and expected on Sunday (May 17) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Fri 15th May) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Sat 16th May) | 5ft (1.6m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Sun 17th May) | 5ft (1.6m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Manhattan Beach and Pier over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri afternoon, min 15°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Mon afternoon, min 16°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 15 | Saturday 16 | Sunday 17 | Monday 18 | Tuesday 19 | Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
SSW 15 | SSW 14 | W 9 | W 11 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 7 | S 15 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 15 | SW 15 | |
167 | 152 | 104 | 178 | 177 | 398 | 185 | 103 | 172 | 90 | 52 | 38 | 43 | 68 | 40 | 64 | 82 | 96 | 96 | 106 | 77 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | glassy | |
High Tide | 9:17AM1.64m | 8:38PM2.46m | 10:13AM1.62m | 9:18PM2.53m | 11:11AM1.58m | 10:03PM2.54m | 12:13PM1.54m | 10:51PM2.47m | 1:20PM1.51m | 11:45PM2.33m | 2:33PM1.52m | 00:45AM2.15m | 3:45PM1.59m | 1:56AM1.95m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:17PM0.88m | 3:48AM0.01m | 2:57PM0.96m | 4:38AM-0.08m | 3:39PM1.04m | 5:31AM-0.08m | 4:26PM1.12m | 6:27AM-0.02m | 5:21PM1.20m | 7:27AM0.09m | 6:31PM1.27m | 8:29AM0.21m | 8:06PM1.30m | ||||||||
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 | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — |
 | — | 7:46 | — | — | 7:47 | — | — | 7:49 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:51 | — | — | 7:52 | — |
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Temp °C | 17 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 17 |
15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 16 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | SSW 14 | W 9 | W 11 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 7 | W 7 | WSW 6 | SW 16 | W 6 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 |
 kJ | 92 | 152 | 104 | 178 | 177 | 398 | 185 | 103 | 172 | 90 | 52 | 22 | 13 | 68 | 11 | 64 | 82 | 77 | 76 | 106 | 77 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | W 10 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | W 13 | W 13 | W 13 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | S 15 | SW 16 | SSW 13 | SW 16 | W 6 | S 12 | SW 19 | SW 19 | S 14 | S 13 |
| kJ | 167 | 68 | 104 | 120 | 120 | 80 | 85 | 85 | 90 | 31 | 29 | 38 | 43 | 35 | 40 | 6 | 26 | 96 | 96 | 37 | 31 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | S 10 | SSW 16 | S 10 | S 10 | WNW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | S 15 | W 8 | SSW 12 | W 11 | S 13 | S 13 | W 13 | W 13 | WSW 5 | WSW 5 | SW 18 |
| kJ | 2 | 2 | 50 | 2 | 2 | 61 | 60 | 59 | 34 | 31 | 38 | 13 | 14 | 2 | 31 | 29 | 3 | 30 | 5 | 2 | 49 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | SE 3 | ESE 3 | — | SE 2 | SSE 3 | — | — | — | W 3 | — | — | WSW 5 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 4 | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | 6 | — | — | 6 | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 10 | 111 | 1 | 10 | 10 | 1 | 2 | 101 | 1 | 10 | 111 | 1 | 58 | 57 | 7 | 10 | 143 | 2 | 10 | 196 | 1 |
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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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