Santa Monica Pier, North Surf Report & Forecast
Santa Monica, California
🛰️ Satellite Map View
Loading satellite map...
Current Surf Conditions at Santa Monica Pier, North
🌊 Surf Quality Timeline (Week)
Best windows in greenMon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
SELECT DAY
🌊 Surf Quality Timeline
Best windows in green12AM6AM12PM6PM11PM
🌬️ WIND
N
E
S
W
4
kt
kt
🌊 SWELL
N
E
S
W
0.6
ft
ft
SWELL
HEIGHT
HEIGHT
0.6ft
SWELL
PERIOD
PERIOD
8s
WIND GUSTS
3kt
AIR TEMP
18°C
SECONDARY
SWELL
SWELL
0.6ft @
11s
11s
PRECIPITATION
0mm
📡 Data Source
Choose your preferred weather data provider
📊 7-Day Detailed Forecast
Expandable daily forecasts with hourly details| Time | Quality | Swell Height | Period | Swell Dir | Wind Speed | Wind Dir | Gusts | Air Temp | Water Temp | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | FAIR | 0.8ft | 6s | WSW | 2kt | ESE | 3kt | 17°C | 17°C | 0mm |
| 1:00 AM | FAIR | 0.8ft | 6s | WSW | 1kt | E | 2kt | 17°C | 17°C | 0mm |
| 2:00 AM | FAIR | 0.8ft | 6s | WSW | 1kt | ENE | 1kt | 17°C | 17°C | 0mm |
| 3:00 AM | FAIR | 0.8ft | 6s | WSW | 1kt | ESE | 1kt | 17°C | 17°C | 0mm |
| 4:00 AM | FAIR | 0.8ft | 6s | WSW | 1kt | SSE | 1kt | 17°C | 17°C | 0mm |
| 5:00 AM | FAIR | 0.8ft | 6s | WSW | 1kt | S | 1kt | 16°C | 16°C | 0mm |
| 6:00 AM | FAIR | 0.7ft | 6s | WSW | 2kt | SSW | 2kt | 17°C | 17°C | 0mm |
| 7:00 AM | FAIR | 0.7ft | 6s | WSW | 2kt | SSW | 2kt | 17°C | 17°C | 0mm |
| 8:00 AM | FAIR | 0.7ft | 6s | WSW | 2kt | SW | 2kt | 17°C | 17°C | 0mm |
| 9:00 AM | FAIR | 0.7ft | 7s | WSW | 3kt | SW | 3kt | 18°C | 19°C | 0mm |
| 10:00 AM | FAIR | 0.6ft | 8s | W | 4kt | SSW | 3kt | 18°C | 22°C | 0mm |
| 11:00 AM | GOOD | 0.6ft | 10s | W | 5kt | SSW | 3kt | 19°C | 24°C | 0mm |
| 12:00 PM | FAIR | 0.6ft | 8s | W | 5kt | SSW | 3kt | 19°C | 25°C | 0mm |
| 1:00 PM | FAIR | 0.6ft | 7s | WSW | 6kt | SSW | 4kt | 20°C | 25°C | 0mm |
| 2:00 PM | FAIR | 0.6ft | 6s | WSW | 7kt | SSW | 4kt | 20°C | 26°C | 0mm |
| 3:00 PM | FAIR | 0.6ft | 7s | WSW | 6kt | SSW | 3kt | 19°C | 24°C | 0mm |
| 4:00 PM | GOOD | 0.7ft | 9s | W | 5kt | SW | 3kt | 19°C | 23°C | 0mm |
| 5:00 PM | GOOD | 0.7ft | 11s | W | 4kt | SW | 3kt | 19°C | 22°C | 0mm |
| 6:00 PM | GOOD | 0.8ft | 9s | W | 3kt | S | 3kt | 19°C | 21°C | 0mm |
| 7:00 PM | FAIR | 0.9ft | 8s | WSW | 2kt | SE | 2kt | 19°C | 20°C | 0mm |
| 8:00 PM | GOOD | 1ft | 6s | WSW | 1kt | ESE | 2kt | 18°C | 19°C | 0mm |
| 9:00 PM | GOOD | 1.1ft | 6s | WSW | 2kt | ESE | 3kt | 18°C | 19°C | 0mm |
| 10:00 PM | GOOD | 1.1ft | 6s | WSW | 2kt | SE | 3kt | 19°C | 19°C | 0mm |
| 11:00 PM | GOOD | 1.2ft | 7s | WSW | 3kt | SE | 4kt | 19°C | 18°C | 0mm |
Tuesday
Oct 28GOOD17 good hours
🌊 1.0-1.2ft 💨 1-6kt 🌡️ 17-22°C
Wednesday
Oct 29GOOD17 good hours
🌊 0.6-1.1ft 💨 1-7kt 🌡️ 19-26°C
Thursday
Oct 30GOOD16 good hours
🌊 0.6-0.7ft 💨 1-6kt 🌡️ 21-26°C
Friday
Oct 31GOOD16 good hours
🌊 0.6-0.9ft 💨 1-5kt 🌡️ 21-25°C
Saturday
Nov 1GOOD14 good hours
🌊 0.7-1.0ft 💨 0-6kt 🌡️ 20-24°C
Sunday
Nov 2GOOD1 excellent hours
🌊 1.0-1.3ft 💨 1-5kt 🌡️ 20-24°C
Forecast Summary
Best Day:Check forecast for optimal conditions
Average Swell:0.9ft @ 7s
Wind Conditions:1-7kt ESE
Water Temperature:16-28°C
Local Knowledge & Surf Guide
Local Knowledge
Santa Monica Pier, North in LA County is an exposed beach break with fairly consistent surf, working year-round but favoring winter conditions. It performs best with west-southwest groundswells and offshore winds from the northeast. The beach break typically peels to the right and is most effective around low tide. Crowds are occasional, and surfers should watch out for rips and pollution. Optimal surf occurs when a west-southwest swell combines with offshore northeast winds. January is the best month for consistent, clean, rideable waves.
Best Swell Direction: SW
Bottom Type: Sand
Location: City: Santa Monica | County: Los Angeles County | State: California | Country: United States | Postcode: 90401 | Road: Santa Monica Pier | Full Address: Santa Monica Pier, Downtown Santa Monica, Santa Monica, Los Angeles County, California, 90401, United States
🌊 Tide Table
Loading tide data...
🌅 Sunrise & 🌙 Moon
Loading astronomy data...
🏄 Ready to Surf Santa Monica Pier, North?
Get detailed forecasts, optimal timing, and safety information.
Launch SHAMAN App