Surf spot

Will Rogers

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

Country: USA, California, LA County
Coordinates: 34.0305, -118.5274

Metric
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Wave height (m)	0.7	0.7	0.6	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.4	0.8	1	1	1	0.9	0.9	0.8	0.9	1	1.1	1	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.8	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.6	0.6	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.5	0.5	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.4
Wave direction	W	WSW	SW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SW	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	WSW	W	W	W	W	WSW	WSW	W	W	W	W	W	W	SSW	SW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	S	S	S	SSW	S	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW
Wave period (s)	6	6	7.7	11	10.9	11.3	10.3	5.5	4.8	5.2	5.3	5.3	5.8	5.9	5.7	5.8	5.9	5.9	5.9	6	5.8	5.8	5.8	6.3	6	5.7	5.6	6.2	6.4	5.8	6.5	6.4	6.7	10.3	8.3	12.3	12.8	12.7	12.6	12.4	12.3	12.2	12.5	12.2	11.9	11.8	11.2	10.8	11.3	11.8	8.9	11.7	11.8	11.8	11.6	11.1
Wave energy (kJ)	31	33	46	65	59	59	31	37	42	53	51	45	52	49	49	70	84	75	59	52	51	41	36	34	32	33	31	35	36	29	32	28	24	44	38	75	76	74	73	77	82	80	85	86	89	87	84	79	63	64	25	48	49	49	43	39
Wind speed (km/h)	6.3	7.1	5.8	11.3	13.8	12.5	7	6.9	4.2	3.6	4.5	10	13.9	12.3	7.3	6.3	6.5	4.6	5.6	10.4	15.8	10.3	5.8	7.3	10.2	9.9	8.4	12.3	16.1	12.3	8.2	5.9	4.8	5.9	5.1	10.2	15.1	12.9	6.8	5.8	3.8	2	1.8	9.2	14.5	12.8	7	4.9	2.9	2.4	3.9	10.1	13.8	12.2	5.1	6.3
Wind direction	SSEOnshore	SECross-on	SSEOnshore	SOnshore	SSWCross-on	SWCross-on	SSWOnshore	SOnshore	SSWGlassy	SGlassy	SSEGlassy	SSWCross-on	SSWCross-on	SWCross-on	SOnshore	SSEOnshore	SSEOnshore	SEGlassy	SEOnshore	SOnshore	SSWCross-on	SSWCross-on	SSWCross-on	SSEOnshore	SECross-on	ESECross-on	ESECross-on	SSEOnshore	SSWCross-on	SSWCross-on	SWCross-on	SWCross-on	SSEGlassy	SEOnshore	SEOnshore	SOnshore	SSWCross-on	SWCross-on	SSWCross-on	SSWCross-on	SSWGlassy	SWGlassy	SWGlassy	SSWCross-on	SWCross-on	SWCross-on	SSWCross-on	SSEGlassy	SSEGlassy	SSWGlassy	SWGlassy	SSWCross-on	SSWCross-on	SSWCross-on	SOnshore	SSEOnshore

Will Rogers State Beach (Los Angeles County, California) is a classic Southern California beachbreak known for its easy access, long sandy beach, and generally beginner-friendly surf.

Spot description

Type: Beachbreak
Bottom: Sand
Wave character: Usually soft, rolling, and relatively forgiving, though it can get faster and more powerful after bigger swells.
Crowd: Often busy, especially on weekends and in warm weather, since it’s close to the city and very accessible.
Best for: Beginners to intermediate surfers, longboarders, and casual sessions.
Hazards: Crowds, occasional strong currents, and uneven sandbars that can create closeouts or weak sections.

Conditions

Swell exposure: Picks up smaller to mid-sized Pacific swells, but quality depends a lot on sandbar shape.
Wind: Offshore conditions are less common than at some other spots, so mornings are often the cleanest.
Tide: Can be tide-sensitive; mid-tide often works well, though this changes with sand movement.

Overall vibe

Will Rogers is a convenient, approachable Los Angeles surf spot rather than a highly consistent high-performance wave. It’s a good place to practice, cruise on a longboard, or catch fun waves when conditions line up.