Venice Breakwater surf break

Venice Breakwater surfForecast / CAL – LA County / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 am Thursday 21 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
17.4° C
(Which is 2.0°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 Friday (May 22) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 5s. 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 1.0m 17s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 25) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 14s period and expected on Thursday (May 21) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Fri 22nd May)1.5ft (0.5m) 18s
Best Surf 5AM (Sat 23rd May)2ft (0.6m) 16s
Most Powerful 5PM (Mon 25th May)3.5ft (1.0m) 17s

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 Thu morning, min 14°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun afternoon, min 14°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
21
Friday
22
Saturday
23
Sunday
24
Monday
25
Tuesday
26
Wednesday
27
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
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
1
1
1
0
2
0
0
2
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SW
19
0.5
SW
15
0.5
SW
18
0.6
SW
18
0.4
SW
18
0.6
SW
15
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SSW
15
0.6
SSW
14
0.5
SSW
18
0.9
SSW
17
1
SSW
17
0.9
SSW
16
1
SSW
15
1
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
0.7
SSW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
96
107
150
246
79
191
201
203
201
148
140
174
453
556
392
434
428
297
229
229
175
Wind (km/h)
10
S
15
SW
5
S
15
SSW
20
SW
5
SSW
10
SSW
20
SW
5
SW
10
SW
20
WSW
5
SW
15
SW
15
SW
10
SSW
15
SSE
10
SW
15
SE
20
SSE
15
SW
5
SW
cross-on
on
cross-on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
cross-on
cross
on
cross
cross
on
glassy
High Tide
3:41PM1.59m
1:54AM1.95m
4:41PM1.69m
3:17AM1.76m
5:28PM1.81m
4:43AM1.63m
6:07PM1.92m
6:02AM1.56m
6:39PM2.01m
7:10AM1.53m
7:08PM2.08m
8:07AM1.52m
7:36PM2.14m
Low Tide
8:26AM0.21m
8:03PM1.29m
9:28AM0.33m
9:50PM1.23m
10:25AM0.46m
11:21PM1.07m
11:15AM0.58m
00:29AM0.87m
11:59AM0.70m
1:21AM0.68m
12:37PM0.82m
2:03AM0.52m
1:11PM0.92m
2:40AM0.39m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:48
5:48
5:47
5:47
5:46
5:46
5:45
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
7:52
7:52
7:53
7:53
7:54
7:55
7:55
Temp °C
21
20
18
18
18
16
17
18
16
17
18
17
17
17
16
17
18
16
18
18
16
20
18
16
16
15
15
16
16
14
15
15
14
15
14
14
15
15
15
15
15
15
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
W
5
0.5
SW
15
0.6
W
5
0.6
SW
18
0.4
SW
14
0.6
SW
15
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SSW
15
0.6
SSW
14
0.6
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
17
1
SSW
17
0.9
SSW
16
1
SSW
15
1
SSW
15
1
W
6
0.8
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
0.7
SSW
14
Energy kJ
20
107
16
246
73
191
201
203
201
148
140
140
453
556
392
434
428
83
229
229
175
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SW
15
0.4
S
14
0.5
SW
18
0.5
W
5
0.4
S
13
0.4
S
12
0.4
S
12
0.4
S
12
0.3
S
11
0.3
SSW
19
0.4
SSW
19
0.5
SSW
18
0.3
S
10
0.3
S
10
0.2
S
9
0.7
W
5
0.6
W
6
0.9
SSW
14
0.7
W
6
0.6
W
6
0.5
W
11
Energy kJ
77
64
150
12
52
45
44
44
21
72
137
174
16
16
7
26
22
297
30
23
63
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SW
19
0.2
WNW
12
0.4
S
13
0.4
S
13
0.4
SW
18
0.4
W
4
0.3
W
10
0.1
SW
21
0.2
SSW
19
0.3
S
11
0.3
S
11
0.3
S
10
0.1
W
15
0.1
NW
15
0.1
NW
13
0.2
S
9
0.2
S
9
0.2
S
9
0.1
S
9
0.1
NW
12
0.1
S
9
Energy kJ
96
14
55
54
79
4
18
18
36
21
20
17
4
8
7
6
6
6
2
5
2
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
W
5
0.5
W
5
0.3
W
2
0.3
W
3
0.3
W
10
0.5
W
3
0.4
W
4
0.3
W
3
0.7
W
4
0.9
W
6
1.4
WNW
7
Energy kJ
18
10
1
2
17
4
4
2
17
50
186
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
2
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
1
2
1
1
2
Distance (km)
21
102
11
186
102
10
186
102
10
50
102
2
135
186
26
9
458
8
21
21
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Los Angeles County
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
2
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
4
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
3
2
3
3
2
2
4
3
3
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
7
6
5
6
8
5
5
6
5
5
4
4
5
5
5
5
5
9
8
9
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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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