Redondo Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here, cobber. Let’s have a bloody good look at what’s on the menu for the next little while.

Right off the bat, the forecast starts quiet. Redondo Beach is the only game in town, and honestly, it’s a bit of a slow cooker. We’ve got a decent amount of swell energy building through the period, but the winds are going to mess with us a fair bit, especially in the afternoons. The water temp is sitting at a balmy 73°, which is a whopping 7° warmer than usual for this time of year – that’s very unusual, a real treat if you’re going for a paddle without a thick suit.

The pattern for the first week is a real mixed bag. Saturday the 12th and Sunday the 13th are going to be frustrating. The morning sessions will have clean surf with that south-southeast cross-offshore wind, but the swell is tiny, just 2 ft to 3 ft. The energy is weak (161-188), so you’ll be fighting for any kind of push. It’s surfable, but you won’t be writing home about it. Each afternoon the wind swings onshore and kills it completely.

Monday the 14th through to the following Saturday the 19th is a bit of a grind. The mornings offer the best chance, but the swell stays miniscule (1 ft to 2 ft) and the energy is still weak to moderate (115-314). The wind is mostly cross-off or light in the mornings, keeping it clean, but the waves just don’t have the grunt. The afternoons are all onshore slop. It’s a week of waiting for the good stuff.

Now, here’s where it gets interesting. Around Sunday the 20th of September, things start to wake up. The show begins on the Sunday morning. The swell is still only 2 ft, but the energy jumps to 309 – moderate, and the wind is cross-offshore from the SSE. The report even says “expect good surf conditions.” This is the first real standout. Be ready for a crisp, clean morning session.

The absolute best of the bunch, the one you need to circle on the calendar, is Monday the 21st of September. The swell picks up to 3 ft from the SW, with a decent period of 17 seconds. The energy is now solid at 384 (moderate), and you’ve got that same beautiful SSE cross-off wind. The conditions are clean, and this is the best wave quality on offer. If you can only paddle out once, make it this morning.

Following that, Tuesday the 22nd of September morning is also a solid call, with 2 ft of SW swell and cross-off winds, but the energy is a bit lower at 242. It’s good, but Monday is the clear winner.

After Tuesday, the final outlook for the second week gets a bit hazy. From Wednesday the 23rd to Sunday the 27th, the pattern breaks down. The winds turn more cross-onshore or onshore, and while the swell stays around 1 ft to 2 ft, the reports shift back to “marginal” or “poor.” It’s not a write-off, but it’s definitely a step down. The energy stays moderate (124-200) but the wind consistency is just not there. The quality drops right off.

So, what’s the verdict? The first week is mostly a bust unless you’re desperate for a wet suit and a stretch. The two standout windows are the mornings of Sunday the 20th and Monday the 21st. The winner, hands down, is Monday the 21st. The swell is bigger, the energy is higher, and the conditions are clean. It’s not going to be big (only 3 ft), but for the size, it’ll be fun and smooth. The crowds? This spot can get them, so get there early for your pick. Because the swell is long-period groundswell (17 seconds), it’ll wrap in nicely at this exposed beach break, but don’t expect it to barrel. Just clean, long lines. That’s your best bet.

Rusty.

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