Venice Breakwater surf break

Venice Breakwater surfForecast / CAL – LA County / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 am Monday 11 May 2026 PDT
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Venice Breakwater surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Venice Breakwater sea temperature is
16.3° C
(Which is 1.3°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Venice Breakwater this week:

The surf forecast for Venice Breakwater over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 13) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Venice Breakwater in the next 16 days are 4.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 17) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 13s period and expected on Sunday (May 17) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Wed 13th May)2.5ft (0.7m) 14s
Best Surf 2AM (Sun 17th May)10ft (3.0m) 9s
Most Powerful 8PM (Sun 17th May)15ft (4.5m) 10s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Venice Breakwater over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Mon afternoon, min 15°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sat morning, min 16°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
11
Tuesday
12
Wednesday
13
Thursday
14
Friday
15
Saturday
16
Sunday
17
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
1
0
0
2
0
0
1
1
0
2
0
0
2
0
0
!
1
!
!
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
15
0.8
SSW
15
0.8
SSW
15
0.7
SSW
14
0.7
SSW
14
0.7
SSW
14
0.5
SSW
17
0.9
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
15
0.8
SSW
13
0.8
SSW
14
0.7
SSW
14
0.7
SSW
14
3
W
9
2.2
W
8
3.5
W
9
3.5
WNW
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
402
288
249
242
242
180
163
161
157
371
348
318
305
204
207
218
218
1454
650
1834
1906
Wind (km/h)
10
SSW
15
SW
10
SW
15
SSW
15
SSW
5
WSW
10
SW
20
SW
5
SE
10
S
15
SW
5
S
10
SSW
15
SW
5
S
15
S
15
SW
10
SSE
10
SSW
15
SSW
10
SE
on
on
on
cross-on
on
glassy
on
on
cross
cross-on
on
glassy
cross-on
on
glassy
cross-on
on
cross
on
on
cross
High Tide
6:37PM1.84m
6:20AM1.61m
6:59PM2.01m
7:21AM1.64m
7:27PM2.18m
8:18AM1.65m
7:59PM2.34m
9:14AM1.65m
8:35PM2.47m
10:10AM1.63m
9:16PM2.54m
11:07AM1.59m
10:00PM2.55m
Low Tide
11:49AM0.62m
00:46AM0.92m
12:25PM0.66m
1:30AM0.65m
1:00PM0.71m
2:13AM0.39m
1:37PM0.78m
2:58AM0.16m
2:15PM0.86m
3:45AM-0.00m
2:55PM0.95m
4:35AM-0.08m
3:38PM1.03m
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:54
5:54
5:54
5:52
5:52
5:52
5:50
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
7:45
7:45
7:45
7:46
7:47
7:47
7:49
Temp °C
19
21
18
18
18
16
17
17
16
19
19
18
19
19
17
20
19
17
18
18
17
18
20
17
17
17
15
16
14
14
18
17
17
18
17
17
19
17
16
16
15
16
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
15
0.8
SSW
15
0.8
SSW
15
0.7
SSW
14
0.7
SSW
14
0.7
SSW
14
0.6
W
7
0.9
W
11
0.9
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
15
0.8
SSW
13
0.8
SSW
14
0.8
W
10
0.8
W
10
0.6
SSW
14
0.5
SSW
13
0.5
S
13
2.5
W
8
Energy kJ
402
288
249
242
242
180
163
161
38
181
348
318
305
204
207
125
125
158
102
90
877
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
W
10
0.5
W
10
0.4
WNW
10
0.5
W
11
0.4
WNW
12
0.4
WNW
11
0.3
WNW
11
0.4
SSW
18
0.5
SSW
17
0.9
SSW
16
0.7
W
11
0.6
W
11
0.7
W
10
0.7
W
10
0.6
W
9
0.7
SSW
14
0.7
SSW
14
0.1
S
10
0.2
S
18
0.2
S
18
0.4
SSW
13
Energy kJ
51
52
33
66
46
43
23
104
157
371
121
82
94
90
61
218
218
2
25
24
58
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
S
12
0.2
S
12
0.3
S
12
0.2
S
11
0.3
S
11
0.3
S
12
0.3
SSW
18
0.4
WNW
11
0.5
SSW
13
0.1
S
12
0.2
SSE
10
0.2
S
10
0.2
S
10
0.4
SSW
16
0.4
SSW
16
0.2
SSE
10
0.2
SSE
10
0.1
S
10
0.1
SW
18
0.1
SW
18
0.3
S
16
Energy kJ
11
11
27
9
22
26
64
39
102
3
10
8
8
80
85
10
10
2
12
12
46
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
W
10
0.3
W
3
0.2
SSE
10
3
W
9
2.2
W
8
3.5
W
9
3.5
WNW
9
Energy kJ
31
2
10
1454
650
1834
1906
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
2
1
1
2
1
2
1
2
2
2
1
2
2
2
3
4
4
3
3
Distance (km)
21
50
11
21
21
0
186
102
2
9
102
0
21
50
0
9
135
17
20
21
8
Best forecast wave conditions in Los Angeles County
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
1
1
2
1
2
2
1
2
2
4
4
3
4
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
3
3
2
3
2
2
4
3
2
3
3
3
5
3
3
4
4
4
7
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
5
9
9
5
6
8
5
5
5
5
5
5
4
7
4
5
7
4
4
8
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Information about the Venice Breakwater Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Venice Breakwater provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Venice Breakwater can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Venice Breakwater 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 (Venice Breakwater) 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 Venice Breakwater 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.

Venice Breakwater is 4 km (2 miles) from Santa Monica. If you plan a vacation in Los Angeles County, look for hotels and other accommodation in Santa Monica. Santa Monica has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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