Beach BreakBeginner — Intermediateyear-round

Hermosa Beach Pier

Consistent small wave beach break. Good for beginners. Active surf community. The Strand path runs along the beach.

Beach break with pier

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Best Conditions

Swell Direction

W, SW

Swell Size

2–5 ft

Tide

any tide

Wind

offshore (E)

Season

year-round

Skill Level

Beginner — Intermediate

Location

County

Los Angeles

Region

South Bay

Coordinates

33.8620, -118.3995

NOAA Buoy

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