Surf spot

Shark Harbor

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

Country: USA, California, LA County
Coordinates: 33.3832, -118.4725

Metric
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Wave height (m)	0.9	1	1.1	1	1	1	1.2	1.6	1.6	1.5	1.3	1.2	1.2	1.1	1	1	1	1	1	1	0.9	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.7	0.7	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.6	0.6	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.5	0.8	0.9	1	1	1	1	1	0.9	0.9	1.1
Wave direction	W	W	W	WNW	W	W	WNW	WNW	WNW	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	WNW	WNW	W	W	W	W	WNW	WNW	WNW	W	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	WNW	WNW	WNW	WNW	WNW	S	W	W	WNW	WNW	W	WNW	WNW	WNW	W	W
Wave period (s)	4.5	4.7	5	5	5.5	5.8	6.1	5.9	5.9	6.1	6.1	6	6.2	6	5.9	5.9	5.9	6.1	6.2	6.1	6.2	6.3	6.2	6.3	6.2	6	5.8	5.5	7.8	9	12.8	12.1	11.9	11.8	11.8	11.7	11.7	11.7	11.3	11.3	4.3	4.5	4.6	4.5	4.5	8.6	4.5	4.4	4.5	4.7	4.9	5.2	5.3	5.5	5.3	5
Wave energy (kJ)	35	48	55	49	59	70	100	169	174	159	130	113	102	81	70	64	67	71	74	69	65	55	48	47	44	42	35	28	47	54	110	119	124	121	120	118	118	119	105	105	19	22	22	22	18	43	28	33	41	45	46	49	51	45	44	55
Wind speed (km/h)	8.6	4.8	6.9	0.5	8.7	16.1	14.5	8.2	10	5.1	4.7	5.9	9.7	4.8	13	6.2	8	10.2	11.8	11.4	12.6	12.5	7.5	6.4	5.8	8.9	4.7	8.2	13.5	14	10.2	7.6	6.5	5.4	6.1	6.2	12	15.2	16.6	12.3	13.9	7.6	5	3.9	16.1	16.9	25.5	22.6	18	10.5	9.5	12.5	14	28	26.9	25.4
Wind direction	WOnshore	NNEGlassy	NEOffshore	NWGlassy	WOnshore	WNWCross-on	WOnshore	WNWCross-on	WNWCross-on	WOnshore	SSEGlassy	SECross-off	SSECross	WNWGlassy	NWCross-on	WCross-on	WSWOnshore	SCross	SSECross	SCross	SSWCross-on	SWOnshore	SWCross-on	SSWCross-on	SCross-on	SSECross	SSWGlassy	SWOnshore	WSWOnshore	WOnshore	WCross-on	WOnshore	WOnshore	WOnshore	WOnshore	WOnshore	WOnshore	WNWCross-on	WNWCross-on	WOnshore	WNWCross-on	WOnshore	WOnshore	NWGlassy	WNWCross-on	WNWCross-on	WNWCross-on	WNWCross-on	WNWCross-on	WOnshore	NCross	NWCross-on	WNWCross-on	WNWCross-on	WNWCross-on	WNWCross-on

Shark Harbor is a lesser-known surf spot in Los Angeles County, California, offering a more secluded, rugged coastal feel than many of the better-known breaks in the area. It tends to attract experienced surfers looking for a quieter session away from crowded beaches.

General vibe

Remote / low-key atmosphere
Often described as scenic and exposed
Can feel more serious and unpredictable than beginner-friendly beach breaks

Wave character

Typically a coastal point/reef-style or otherwise structured break rather than a mellow sandy beach
Can produce clean, peaky waves when swell and wind align
Usually best on consistent swell with favorable offshore winds
May work better for intermediate to advanced surfers depending on conditions

Conditions to expect

Surf quality can vary a lot with tide, swell direction, and wind
Can be shallow or rocky in places, so caution is important
May have strong currents or uneven takeoff zones

Safety and access

Because of the name and location, it’s worth being aware of local hazards and surfing only when conditions are within your ability
Check local reports, tide charts, and recent surf cams/logs if available
Respect local access rules and any protected areas

Best for

Surfers who want a less crowded, more adventurous session
Those comfortable reading changing ocean conditions