Rancho Palos Verdes · Los Angeles County
Abalone Cove
Next 5 daysSurf height and tide, hour by hour
16-day outlookTomorrow 2–3 ft · Fair
- Thu, Nov 52–4 ftWind AM calm, PM onshoreFair–Good
- Fri, Nov 62–3 ftWind AM offshore, PM onshoreFair
- Sat, Nov 71–3 ftWind AM offshore, PM crossPoor–Fair
- Sun, Nov 81–2 ftWind AM offshore, PM calmPoor–Fair
- Mon, Nov 90–3 ftWind AM offshore, PM calmFair
- Tue, Nov 102–3 ftWind AM calm, PM onshorePoor–Fair
- Wed, Nov 111–3 ftWind AM calm, PM onshorePoor–Fair
- Thu, Nov 122–3 ftWind AM calm, PM calmFair
- Fri, Nov 132–6 ftWind AM cross, PM crossFair
- Sat, Nov 145–11 ftWind AM onshore, PM onshorePoor–Fair
- Sun, Nov 155–8 ftWind AM onshore, PM onshoreFair
- Mon, Nov 164–10 ftWind AM onshore, PM onshorePoor–Fair
- Tue, Nov 174–6 ftWind AM offshore, PM calmGood
- Wed, Nov 182–4 ftWind AM offshore, PM onshoreFair
- Thu, Nov 192–3 ftWind AM calm, PM onshoreFair
- Fri, Nov 202–3 ftWind AM offshore, PM onshorePoor–Fair
Swell1.6 ft @ 7s W
- 1.4 ft13 s W 277°swell
- 1.0 ft14 s S 189°swell
- 1.6 ft7 s W 268°swell
Offshore deep-water swell from NOAA WAVEWATCH III.
Wind & weather5 mph calm · Clear
Solid: wind · dashed: gusts · dots: offshore/calm, cross, onshore
- 10 PM5–6 mphcalm74°F Clear
- 12 AM5–6 mphcalm74°F Clear
- 2 AM5–7 mphcalm73°F Clear
- 4 AM5–6 mphcalm73°F Clear
- 6 AM5–6 mphcalm63°F Clear
- 8 AM5–6 mphcalm66°F Clear
- 10 AM8–9 mphonshore72°F Clear
- 12 PM8–9 mphonshore73°F Clear
- 2 PM12–15 mphonshore75°F Clear
- 4 PM10–13 mphcross74°F Clear
- 6 PM10–13 mphcross71°F Clear
- 8 PM10–13 mphcross71°F Clear
- 10 PM5–7 mphcalm68°F Clear
National Weather Service forecast; NOAA GFS model beyond about 7 days.
Tides · Los AngelesNext low 12 AM · 0.6 ft
- Low12 AM · 0.6 ft
- High6 AM · 5.7 ft
- Low12 PM · 0.7 ft
- High6 PM · 4.6 ft
NOAA Tides & Currents predictions. Best tide here: mid.
Sun & lightFirst light 5:49 AM · Sunset 4:58 PM · UV 4
UV index peak 4 (moderate) around 12 PM.EPA UV index forecast.
| First light | Sunrise | Sunset | Last light | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 5:49 AM | 6:15 AM | 4:58 PM | 5:24 PM |
| Tomorrow | 5:50 AM | 6:16 AM | 4:57 PM | 5:23 PM |
Water temp & live buoyWater 75°F · Buoy 4.6 ft @ 14s
Water 75°F (nearby buoy, 10:26 PM). Suggested: Boardshorts or a spring top.
- Wave height
- 1.4 m (4.6 ft)
- Dominant period
- 14 s
- Average period
- 8.6 s
- Direction
- W 261°
- Water temp
- 23.8 °C
Measured at the buoy, shown as reported (feet converted from metres). Data: CDIP, Scripps Institution of Oceanography, via NOAA NDBC.
Water qualityCheck before you paddle out, especially after rain
Health departments post bacteria advisories and sewage-spill closures. Avoid the water for at least 72 hours after rain, especially near river mouths, creeks and storm drains.
Today's status: LA County Public Health beach grades →Getting thereAbalone Cove Shoreline Park lot (5970 PV Dr South), 9am-4pm: first 30 min free, $6 up to 2 hr, $12 over 2 hr; cards only.
- Parking
- Abalone Cove Shoreline Park lot (5970 PV Dr South), 9am-4pm: first 30 min free, $6 up to 2 hr, $12 over 2 hr; cards only.
- Access
- Beach and all beach access trails closed since July 9, 2024 because of the Portuguese Bend landslide; check city trail alerts.
- Lifeguards
- None.
- Facilities
- Restrooms and picnic tables at the park.
- Etiquette
- State Marine Conservation Area rules apply.
- Hazards
- Active landslide, unstable trails, reef and rocks.
Local info changes; check posted signs and lifeguards on the day.
About this breakreef · rock · faces SSW
Rocky reef inside Abalone Cove on the south side of the peninsula. Santa Catalina Island shadows roughly the 172-217 degree sector (NOAA geometry). Steep trail access, rocks throughout, and a protected marine area, so check the posted rules.
Faces SSW · works on SE–W swell · best SW–WSW · usually surfed by intermediate surfers
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Model run 2026-11-05 00Z. Surf heights are face-height estimates from our spot model. Data sources