Redondo Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cooking for Redondo Beach.

Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you – this stretch is lookin’ pretty sad for a while. For the first week, from August 20th right through to the end of the month, we’re stuck in a rut of tiny, weak swell. The water temp is sittin’ a touch warmer than normal for this time of year at around 70°F.

Now, the standout – and I mean the *only* real chance we’ve got to get a proper wave – is the morning of Friday, August 28th. The swell is coming from the SSW at about 2ft, but with a period of 17 seconds, that’s a proper long-period groundswell. The wind is light and cross-off from the SSE, so it’ll be clean out there. The combined energy is decent at 332 (moderate). It’s not mondo, but after all the flatness, it’s a welcome sight. Just keep in mind, with that long period, it’ll be a bit walled at a beach break like this, and there’s fewer waves in the set, but it’ll make paddling out easier.

The following morning, Saturday, August 29th, is also worth a mention. It’s a similar setup – clean morning with a light cross-off breeze from the SSE and a 2-3ft SSW swell (17 seconds) with a stronger energy reading of 419 (moderate). It’s on the small side, but it’ll be your best chance for a clean little fish or longboard session. After those mornings, the wind swings onshore and the quality drops out again.

Looking further out, about a week and a half from now, on Thursday morning, September 3rd, we get a different flavor. The swell direction swings to the west at about 3-4ft with a short period of just 7 seconds, so it’s gonna be a bit choppy and weak. The wind is cross-off from the SE, so the morning will look clean, but that short period means it won’t have much push. It’s a decent look for a longboard if you’re desperate, but it ain’t gonna make you forget the summer.

The rest of the 16-day window is filled with onshore winds, poor conditions, or swell too small to bother with. There’s a big gap of flat, poor surf from the start all the way to that August 28th morning. For beginners, the swell never gets above 5ft, so it’s safe for a paddle, but the quality just isn’t there.

Stay patient, and if you can, aim for that late August morning clean-up. It’s the only real session on the cards.

Rusty.

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