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Manhattan Beach and Pier Surf Forecast
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Manhattan Beach and Pier surfForecast / CAL – LA County / USA
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 pm Tuesday 29 Apr 2025 PDT
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Manhattan Beach and Pier this week:
The surf forecast for Manhattan Beach and Pier over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 29) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 4s. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Manhattan Beach and Pier in the next 12 days are 4.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 04) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Tue 29th Apr) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Sun 4th May) | 13ft (4.0m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Sun 4th May) | 13ft (4.0m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Manhattan Beach and Pier over the next 12 days.
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| Period(s) (?) | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 19 | 19 | 7 | 18 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 8 | 8 | 19 | 8 | 18 | 10 | 8 | 8 |
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| Energy (?) | 341 | 259 | 231 | 222 | 165 | 158 | 93 | 89 | 148 | 184 | 121 | 273 | 248 | 2624 | 856 | 688 | 639 | 209 | 126 | 226 | 232 | 175 | 121 | 178 | 178 | 112 | 147 | 146 | 603 | 202 | 125 | 202 | 158 | 156 | 217 | 278 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross- off | cross | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | on | on | cross- on | on | glass | cross- off | cross | glass | cross- on | on | on | on | on | cross- on | on | on | glass | cross | cross- on | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 10:53PM 2.44 | 1:08PM 1.49 | 11:40PM 2.31 | 2:35PM 1.45 | 12:36AM 2.14 | 4:15PM 1.48 | 1:45AM 1.95 | 5:29PM 1.57 | 3:12AM 1.80 | 6:14PM 1.67 | 4:41AM 1.71 | 6:47PM 1.77 | 5:55AM 1.67 | 7:13PM 1.86 | 6:54AM 1.65 | 7:35PM 1.94 | 7:44AM 1.64 | 7:55PM 2.01 | 8:29AM 1.62 | 8:15PM 2.08 | 9:11AM 1.61 | 8:37PM 2.13 | 9:53AM 1.58 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 4:31PM 1.03 | 6:22AM 0.04 | 5:13PM 1.17 | 7:25AM 0.15 | 6:06PM 1.29 | 8:36AM 0.27 | 7:32PM 1.38 | 9:49AM 0.36 | 9:40PM 1.38 | 10:55AM 0.43 | 11:23PM 1.25 | 11:47AM 0.49 | 12:30AM 1.08 | 12:29PM 0.56 | 1:18AM 0.91 | 1:02PM 0.64 | 1:56AM 0.74 | 1:31PM 0.73 | 2:30AM 0.59 | 1:57PM 0.82 | 3:02AM 0.46 | 2:23PM 0.91 | 3:35AM 0.36 | |||||||||||||
Tue 29 | Wednesday 30 | Thursday 01 | Friday 02 | Saturday 03 | Sunday 04 | Monday 05 | Tuesday 06 | Wednesday 07 | Thursday 08 | Friday 09 | Saturday 10 | Sun 11 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 6:05 | - | - | 6:05 | - | - | 6:03 | - | - | 6:03 | - | - | 6:01 | - | - | 6:01 | - | - | 6:00 | - | - | 5:58 | - | - | 5:58 | - | - | 5:56 | - | - | 5:56 | - | - | 5:54 |
| Sunset | 7:35 | - | - | 7:36 | - | - | 7:37 | - | - | 7:37 | - | - | 7:37 | - | - | 7:38 | - | - | 7:39 | - | - | 7:39 | - | - | 7:40 | - | - | 7:42 | - | - | 7:43 | - | - | 7:44 | - | - |
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| Temp. °C | 16 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 18 |
| Feels °C (?) | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 8 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 17 |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue afternoon, min 14°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri afternoon, min 12°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the W on Sat night, calm by Sun night). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Wed afternoon, min 13°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Thu afternoon, min 16°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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 12 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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