Surf spot

cabrillo beach

Forecast conditions and map view for cabrillo beach in USA, California, LA County. Open the interactive surf map to inspect wind, waves, and nearby spots.

Country: USA, California, LA County
Coordinates: 33.7085, -118.2827

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Cabrillo Beach (Los Angeles County, California, USA) is a small, sheltered surf area in San Pedro, near the entrance to the Port of Los Angeles. It’s a protected, beginner-friendly beach break that’s often used more for learning, longboarding, and small-wave sessions than for powerful surf.

Surf characteristics

Wave type: Mostly beach break with short, manageable sections
Best for: Beginners, longboarders, and mellow small-wave surfing
Size: Usually works best on small to moderate swells
Power: Generally soft and weak compared with more exposed LA County breaks
Tide sensitivity: Can be quite tide-dependent, with surf quality changing a lot through the day

Conditions and notes

The beach is sheltered by the breakwater/harbor area, so it often misses larger swell energy.
Because of that, it can be a good option when exposed South Bay or open-coast spots are too big or messy.
Water quality can be a concern near the harbor area, so it’s wise to check local advisories and conditions before surfing.

Crowd and vibe

Usually less intense and less crowded than famous nearby LA surf spots
More of a low-key local training spot
Often popular with surf schools, families, and casual surfers

Best time to surf

Small south swells or gentle wrap from larger systems
Low to mid tide can be favorable depending on sandbars and beach shape
Early morning is often best for cleaner conditions and fewer people

Quick summary

Cabrillo Beach is a protected, mellow surf spot in LA County that’s best suited to learning and easy-going small-wave surfing rather than high-performance surfing.