Manhattan Beach and Pier Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.89° N 118.42° W

Manhattan Beach and Pier WaveFinder

Issued: 10 am 11 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Manhattan Beach and Pier sea temperature is
23.2°C
5.0° 

Manhattan Beach and Pier surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Manhattan Beach and Pier surf forecast from 11 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 13 Oct, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 18s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 13 Oct, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 18s period, SSW swell with 582 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 13 Oct, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 18s period with SSW swell.

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 Tuesday (Oct 13) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Manhattan Beach and Pier in the next 16 days are 1.0m 18s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Oct 13) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 2s period and expected on Friday (Oct 16) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Tue 13th Oct)3.5ft (1.0m) 18s
Best Surf 8AM (Tue 13th Oct)3.5ft (1.0m) 18s
Most Powerful 8AM (Tue 13th Oct)3.5ft (1.0m) 18s

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


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