Hermosa Beach - surf spot statistics

Hermosa Beach offers relatively consistent swell conditions year-round, with ground swells dominating most months, particularly from June through September, where they account for 79-82% of the swell activity. The mean swell size hovers between 0.7m and 0.9m, peaking in winter (November to February) with slightly larger waves. However, wind conditions are often unfavorable, with the highest likelihood of bad winds occurring from April to September, when onshore winds prevail 74-81% of the time. The best balance between swell consistency and manageable winds appears in late fall and early winter (October to December), where ground swells remain solid (63-77%), and wind conditions improve slightly with good winds reaching 29-34%. January and February also see decent ground swells (72-73%) but still suffer from higher bad wind probabilities (63-65%). Summer months (June-August) bring the cleanest ground swell dominance (79-81%) but are plagued by poor wind conditions (79-81% bad winds), making the waves choppy and less ideal. For surfers prioritizing quality, late fall and early winter offer the most promising combination of reliable swell and slightly better wind odds, though patience for favorable wind days is key.

In June, Hermosa Beach typically sees an average swell height of 0.8m with a solid period of 13.9s, indicating well-spaced, clean waves despite the modest size. The swell direction is predominantly from the SSW and SW, making up the majority of conditions, with waves mostly in the 0.5-1m range (34.8% SSW, 29.6% SW). Larger waves (1-2.5m) are less frequent but occur mostly from the W and WSW, offering occasional punchier sessions. Wind conditions are favorable for surfing only 21% of the time, with the best scenarios coming from light offshore or sideshore winds (ENE to SE). However, prevailing onshore winds from the WSW and SW can create choppy conditions, particularly at higher speeds (10-30kph). Overall, June delivers mostly small but rideable waves, best suited for longboarding or high-volume shortboards, with occasional cleaner days when winds cooperate. Patience and timing are key to scoring the best sessions.