Surf spot

Hermosa Beach Pier

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

Country: USA, California, LA County
Coordinates: 33.8594, -118.4034

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Wave period (s)	4.8	4.8	4.8	4.8	4.8	7.7	11.1	4.3	4.8	5.2	5.3	5.3	5.8	6	5.8	5.8	5.9	5.9	5.9	5.9	6	6	6	6	5.9	5.8	5.8	5.9	6	6	6	5.8	5.6	5.7	5.4	5.5	5.9	5.6	10.3	10.1	9.9	9.8	12.3	12.1	12	11.8	11.4	11.3	4	7.7	7.3	11.8	11.8	11.7	11.4	5.5
Wave energy (kJ)	20	24	21	20	18	27	17	24	46	60	60	55	63	63	65	80	97	90	72	64	57	52	48	42	40	40	38	38	40	38	35	28	21	20	16	15	12	9	31	32	31	31	49	52	51	49	46	45	9	27	22	29	28	28	23	17
Wind speed (km/h)	8.9	11.2	10.2	12	14	17.9	11.8	8.2	5.4	4.7	5.4	10.7	15.5	16.8	10.2	8.6	9.2	9.7	10.7	10.9	15.5	11.2	6.5	9.6	13.5	12.3	11.1	13.7	14.8	13.3	8.7	6.2	8.2	7.8	7.8	10.1	15.3	16.8	10	7.4	5.1	3.6	3.3	10.9	16.7	18.5	13.2	9.4	5.6	3.3	6.4	11.4	17.3	17.6	14.1	6.8
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Hermosa Beach Pier is a popular South Bay surf spot in Los Angeles County, California, right along the lively Hermosa Beach strand. The break sits near the pier and is known more for its consistent beachbreak waves than for any single classic point-style setup.

Surf characteristics

Wave type: Beachbreak
Best swell: Generally works best with south or southwest swells
Wind: Offshore or light easterly winds are usually best
Tides: Can change a lot with tide; conditions often improve on a mid tide
Wave quality: Can be fun and rippable when conditions line up, but it’s often crowded and can be a little closeout-prone at times

What to expect

Good for: Intermediate to advanced surfers who can handle a busy lineup
Crowd level: High, especially on weekends and during after-work hours
Vibe: Classic Southern California beach town atmosphere, with lots of activity on the pier and along the boardwalk
Hazards: Crowds, occasional shorebreak power, and variable sandbars

Overall

Hermosa Beach Pier is a reliable, accessible South Bay surf spot that can offer fun beachbreak waves, especially when a solid swell hits and the wind stays light. It’s not usually a heavy-wave destination, but it’s a great local option with a strong surf scene and a lot of energy.