San Pedro (Point Fermin) · Los Angeles County
Cabrillo Point
Next 5 daysSurf height and tide, hour by hour
16-day outlookTomorrow 2–3 ft · Fair
- Thu, Nov 52–3 ftWind AM calm, PM crossFair
- Fri, Nov 62–3 ftWind AM offshore, PM crossFair
- Sat, Nov 72–3 ftWind AM offshore, PM crossFair
- Sun, Nov 81–2 ftWind AM offshore, PM calmPoor–Fair
- Mon, Nov 91–3 ftWind AM offshore, PM onshoreFair
- Tue, Nov 102–3 ftWind AM calm, PM crossPoor–Fair
- Wed, Nov 112–3 ftWind AM calm, PM crossPoor–Fair
- Thu, Nov 122–3 ftWind AM calm, PM calmFair
- Fri, Nov 133–7 ftWind AM onshore, PM onshoreFair
- Sat, Nov 146–11 ftWind AM onshore, PM onshorePoor–Fair
- Sun, Nov 153–7 ftWind AM onshore, PM crossFair
- Mon, Nov 163–10 ftWind AM onshore, PM onshoreFair
- Tue, Nov 173–5 ftWind AM cross, PM calmFair–Good
- Wed, Nov 182–3 ftWind AM cross, PM crossPoor–Fair
- Thu, Nov 192–3 ftWind AM calm, PM crossFair
- Fri, Nov 202–3 ftWind AM offshore, PM crossPoor–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 & weather4 mph calm · Clear
Solid: wind · dashed: gusts · dots: offshore/calm, cross, onshore
- 10 PM4–4 mphcalm71°F Clear
- 12 AM4–4 mphcalm70°F Clear
- 2 AM5–6 mphcalm70°F Clear
- 4 AM5–6 mphcalm70°F Clear
- 6 AM5–6 mphcalm64°F Clear
- 8 AM5–6 mphcalm66°F Clear
- 10 AM7–9 mphcross72°F Clear
- 12 PM7–9 mphcross73°F Clear
- 2 PM13–15 mphcross74°F Clear
- 4 PM13–15 mphcross74°F Clear
- 6 PM13–15 mphcross73°F Clear
- 8 PM9–10 mphcross72°F Clear
- 10 PM5–6 mphcalm71°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 4:57 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 | 4:57 PM | 5:23 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 thereCity of Los Angeles Cabrillo Beach pay lot (Recreation and Parks); check posted rates and hours.
- Parking
- City of Los Angeles Cabrillo Beach pay lot (Recreation and Parks); check posted rates and hours.
- Access
- Walk west over rocks from outer Cabrillo Beach toward Point Fermin; obey posted closures near Sunken City.
- Lifeguards
- No tower at the point; Los Angeles City and County lifeguards cover the Cabrillo Beach area.
- Facilities
- Restrooms and showers in the Cabrillo Beach bathhouse.
- Etiquette
- Small local crowd.
- Hazards
- Rocks and cliffs; tide-dependent access. Avoid the water for at least 72 hours after rain (LA County Public Health advisory).
Local info changes; check posted signs and lifeguards on the day.
About this breakpoint · rock · faces S
Rocky shore between Point Fermin and the root of the Los Angeles breakwater. Catalina shadows the south-west (roughly 182-230 degrees; NOAA geometry), so it needs a strong storm swell. Cliffs, rocks and difficult access.
Faces S · works on SE–W swell · best SSE–S · 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