Surf Forecast Surf Report
Manhattan Beach and Pier surf break

Manhattan Beach and Pier surfForecast / CAL – LA County / USA

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 am Thursday 03 Apr 2025 PDT
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Manhattan Beach and Pier surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Manhattan Beach and Pier sea temperature is
13.6° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Manhattan Beach and Pier this week:

The surf forecast for Manhattan Beach and Pier over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 03) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 15s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Manhattan Beach and Pier in the next 12 days are 0.8m 16s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Apr 07) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.1m 2s period and expected on Thursday (Apr 03) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11AM (Thu 3rd Apr)3.5ft (1.0m) 7s
Best Surf 2AM (Mon 7th Apr)2ft (0.6m) 19s
Most Powerful 8AM (Mon 7th Apr)2.5ft (0.8m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Manhattan Beach and Pier over the next 12 days.

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Thursday
03
Friday
04
Saturday
05
Sunday
06
Monday
07
Tuesday
08
Wednesday
09
Thursday
10
Friday
11
Saturday
12
Sunday
13
Monday
14
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1
W
0.4
SSW
0.4
SW
0.4
SSW
0.4
SSW
0.3
SW
0.3
SSW
0.3
SSW
0.4
SW
0.3
SW
0.3
SW
0.6
W
0.8
WNW
0.7
WNW
1.3
W
0.9
W
0.8
W
0.9
W
0.4
SW
0.4
SSW
0.3
SSW
0.4
SSW
0.6
SSW
0.7
SSW
0.7
S
0.7
SSW
2.5
WNW
0.9
SSW
0.9
SSW
3
W
2.5
W
3
W
3
WNW
1
W
0.4
S
0.9
W
Period(s) (?)716141414181313161616191615799818181616161918188161698897187
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)9384676969493534654039256337243181120959479120531001733913253297733713621561973133516641069780
Wind
(km/h)
15
ESE
15
WSW
5
SSW
10
SW
25
WSW
5
ESE
5
SSW
15
WSW
5
NE
5
SSW
20
WSW
5
SE
5
SSW
15
SW
5
ESE
10
SSW
15
WSW
5
SSW
5
SSW
15
WSW
0
SE
5
S
10
WSW
5
SSW
5
S
10
WSW
5
SSW
10
SSW
15
WSW
10
WSW
10
SW
20
WSW
15
W
10
W
35
WSW
25
W
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
on
glasscross-
on
oncross-
off
glasscross-
on
glasscrossonglasscrosscross-
on
cross-
off
crosscross-
on
glasscross-
on
onglassglasscross-
on
glasscrossoncross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
onononon
High Tide
/ height (m)
4:37PM
1.37
2:05AM
1.98
6:27PM
1.48
3:42AM
1.88
7:09PM
1.59
5:15AM
1.86
7:39PM
1.69
6:25AM
1.88
8:04PM
1.77
7:17AM
1.90
8:25PM
1.85
8:01AM
1.90
8:44PM
1.92
8:40AM
1.88
9:03PM
1.99
9:17AM
1.83
9:22PM
2.05
9:55AM
1.77
9:42PM
2.09
10:33AM
1.68
10:03PM
2.10
11:13AM
1.58
10:26PM
2.09
Low Tide
/ height (m)
8:56AM
0.37
7:08PM
1.33
10:27AM
0.41
9:33PM
1.41
11:44AM
0.40
11:37PM
1.32
12:41PM
0.38
12:46AM
1.16
1:23PM
0.38
1:33AM
1.00
1:56PM
0.42
2:11AM
0.84
2:24PM
0.48
2:44AM
0.71
2:48PM
0.56
3:16AM
0.58
3:11PM
0.66
3:48AM
0.48
3:32PM
0.76
4:21AM
0.42
3:53PM
0.88
4:56AM
0.40
4:13PM
0.99
Thursday
03
Friday
04
Saturday
05
Sunday
06
Monday
07
Tuesday
08
Wednesday
09
Thursday
10
Friday
11
Saturday
12
Sunday
13
Monday
14
Sunrise6:37--6:37--6:35--6:33--6:33--6:31--6:30--6:28--6:28--6:26--6:24--6:24--
Sunset-7:15--7:15--7:16--7:16--7:17--7:19--7:20--7:20--7:21--7:22--7:22--7:22-
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Rain (mm)
--------------------------------212--
Temp. °C141514141717182122212120171817171817202120222220191917161716151513111312
Feels °C (?)10111112111216161718161615151615161619181921191918171614141312119875

Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sat night, min 12°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sun morning, min 14°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Thu morning, min 14°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Long Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Mon morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat afternoon, min 10°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat morning, fresh winds from the WSW by Mon afternoon).

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Information about the Manhattan Beach and Pier Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Manhattan Beach and Pier provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Manhattan Beach and Pier can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Manhattan Beach and Pier surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Manhattan Beach and Pier) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Manhattan Beach and Pier may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

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