Playa del Rey (Dockweiler State Beach) · Los Angeles County
Gillis Jetty
Next 5 daysSurf height and tide, hour by hour
16-day outlookTomorrow 1–3 ft · Poor–Fair
- Thu, Nov 52–4 ftWind AM calm, PM onshoreFair–Good
- Fri, Nov 61–3 ftWind AM offshore, PM onshorePoor–Fair
- Sat, Nov 71–3 ftWind AM calm, PM onshorePoor–Fair
- Sun, Nov 81–3 ftWind AM offshore, PM calmPoor–Fair
- Mon, Nov 92–3 ftWind AM offshore, PM onshoreFair
- Tue, Nov 102–3 ftWind AM calm, PM onshorePoor–Fair
- Wed, Nov 112–3 ftWind AM calm, PM onshorePoor–Fair
- Thu, Nov 122–3 ftWind AM calm, PM calmPoor–Fair
- Fri, Nov 132–4 ftWind AM cross, PM offshoreFair
- Sat, Nov 142–9 ftWind AM cross, PM onshoreFair
- Sun, Nov 155–8 ftWind AM onshore, PM onshorePoor–Fair
- Mon, Nov 163–7 ftWind AM onshore, PM crossFair
- Tue, Nov 173–6 ftWind AM offshore, PM crossGood
- Wed, Nov 182–3 ftWind AM offshore, PM onshoreFair
- Thu, Nov 191–3 ftWind AM offshore, PM onshorePoor–Fair
- Fri, Nov 201–2 ftWind AM cross, PM onshorePoor
Swell1.2 ft @ 7s W
- 1.0 ft14 s SSW 210°swell
- 0.9 ft13 s W 278°swell
- 1.2 ft7 s W 262°swell
Offshore deep-water swell from NOAA WAVEWATCH III.
Wind & weather5 mph calm · Clear
Solid: wind · dashed: gusts · dots: offshore/calm, cross, onshore
- 10 PM5–7 mphcalm73°F Clear
- 12 AM5–7 mphcalm72°F Clear
- 2 AM5–6 mphcalm71°F Clear
- 4 AM5–6 mphcalm71°F Clear
- 6 AM5–6 mphcalm60°F Clear
- 8 AM5–6 mphcalm66°F Clear
- 10 AM7–9 mphcross72°F Clear
- 12 PM7–9 mphcross75°F Clear
- 2 PM9–10 mphonshore74°F Clear
- 4 PM9–10 mphonshore73°F Clear
- 6 PM9–10 mphonshore70°F Clear
- 8 PM6–8 mphonshore70°F Clear
- 10 PM7–9 mphoffshore68°F Clear
National Weather Service forecast; NOAA GFS model beyond about 7 days.
Tides · Santa MonicaNext low 12 AM · 0.6 ft
- Low12 AM · 0.6 ft
- High6 AM · 5.6 ft
- Low12 PM · 0.7 ft
- High6 PM · 4.5 ft
NOAA Tides & Currents predictions. Best tide here: mid.
Sun & lightFirst light 5:50 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 | 5:50 AM | 6:16 AM | 4:58 PM | 5:24 PM |
| Tomorrow | 5:51 AM | 6:17 AM | 4:57 PM | 5:23 PM |
Water temp & live buoyWater 71°F · Buoy 4.3 ft @ 13s
Water 71°F (NOAA tide station, 11:06 PM). Suggested: Springsuit or 2 mm full.
- Wave height
- 1.3 m (4.3 ft)
- Dominant period
- 13 s
- Average period
- 7.9 s
- Direction
- WSW 246°
- Water temp
- 23.3 °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 thereDockweiler county lots along Vista del Mar and free shoulder parking on Vista del Mar where posted.
- Parking
- Dockweiler county lots along Vista del Mar and free shoulder parking on Vista del Mar where posted.
- Access
- Cross the sand from Vista del Mar; stairs or ramps down from the road.
- Lifeguards
- LA County Fire Lifeguards; towers staffed during daylight hours (seasonal staffing varies by tower).
- Facilities
- Restrooms and showers at Dockweiler lots.
- Etiquette
- Usually less crowded than Venice; local regulars.
- Hazards
- Jetty rocks; LAX aircraft noise; snowy plover fencing. 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 breakjetty · sand · faces WSW
Sandbar peaks beside one of the rock groins at the north end of Dockweiler State Beach, under the LAX flight path. Rocks at the groin are the main hazard.
Faces WSW · works on SSW–W swell · best SW–W · 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