Surf spot

Hammerland

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

Country: USA, California, LA County
Coordinates: 33.9051, -118.4231

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Wave height (m)	0.6	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.5	0.7	0.8	0.7	0.7	0.6	0.5	0.6	1	1.2	1.3	1.2	1.1	1.1	1	1	1.1	1.3	1.3	1.1	1	1	0.9	0.9	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.7	0.7	0.6	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.4	0.4
Wave direction	SSW	WSW	WSW	W	W	SSW	SSW	SSW	W	W	W	W	W	SSW	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	SSW	SSW	W	W	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW
Wave period (s)	12.8	6.2	6.2	6	7.1	11.8	11.7	11.8	7	4.9	4.8	4.7	5.9	10.8	6.8	4.8	5.1	5.5	5.5	5.8	6	6	5.8	5.8	6	6.1	6.1	6.1	6.1	6	6	6.1	6	6	6	6	6.2	6	5.7	5.3	9.6	11.8	5.9	6	13.1	13	12.9	12.8	12.5	12.3	12.2	12.2	11.9	11.7	12.8	12.7
Wave energy (kJ)	117	33	33	32	36	94	85	81	43	28	24	22	29	49	33	44	77	94	86	84	82	76	67	89	125	122	93	80	71	59	54	48	45	50	48	47	46	38	30	19	33	50	12	13	61	60	59	58	61	59	63	63	60	58	47	46
Wind speed (km/h)	13.5	14.1	13.2	15.6	15.9	13.5	9.4	9.7	11	12.2	10.4	12.2	12.8	19.5	12.7	6.6	8.4	5.5	7.1	11.2	13	17.5	9.6	11	11.5	14.1	13	12.9	17.4	11.8	6.4	10.9	12.7	12.6	14.4	14.2	15.7	12.2	7.3	8.5	9.9	9.7	8.4	9.5	15.6	15.1	11	6.9	4.9	6	5.5	9.4	16.4	16.2	11.8	8.9
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Hammerland is a surf spot in Los Angeles County, California, known among local surfers for being a more powerful, less forgiving wave than the typical beginner-friendly beach break. Conditions can vary a lot depending on swell direction, tide, and sand placement, but the spot generally rewards experienced surfers who are comfortable in steeper, faster waves.

General character

Type: Usually a beach break with shifting peaks
Wave quality: Can be fun when it lines up, but often inconsistent
Skill level: Best for intermediate to advanced surfers
Crowd: Can be local-heavy when it’s good
Hazards: Strong currents, heavy takeoffs, and crowd pressure

What it’s like to surf

Hammerland can offer quick, punchy walls and sections that allow for fast turns or closeouts depending on the day. It tends to be more of a power and positioning spot than a long, mellow ride. Because it’s shaped by sandbars, the break can change from session to session, sometimes producing a good peak and other times closing out quickly.

Best conditions

Swell: Often better with a solid west or northwest swell
Wind: Cleanest with light offshore or calm winds
Tide: Tide preference can vary, but many beach breaks in LA County work best around mid tide
Board: A shortboard is often the choice when it’s steep and fast

Local vibe

Like many LA County surf spots, Hammerland can have a competitive local scene, especially when conditions are good. Respecting lineup etiquette and being patient goes a long way.