Hermosa Beach
South Los Angeles Surf Spots
Surf Guide
Five miles of classic California beaches and communities. Again, the best bet is lower tides, dual swells and to hope for sandbars. All spots south of Manhattan are increasingly shadowed from south/summer swell. Hermosa Beach is the most happening surf/beach town in the South Bay. There's something going on every week during the prime summer months -- craft fairs, parades, concerts and the annual surf festival held in early August. Hermosa is also the home of Body Glove and the Cuervo Gold Volleyball Tour.
Ability Level
Beginner - Intermediate
beginner to intermediate
Local Vibe
Welcoming
"...How do you get up on this thing?"
Crowd Factor
Moderate
usually pretty spread out
Spot Rating
Poor
3
Shoulder Burn
Light
2 to 6 depending on size
Water Quality
Fair
6
Ideal Surf Conditions
Swell Direction
anything peaky (crossed up combo swells)
Wind
E, SE
Surf Height
2 to 10 feet
Tide
low to medium