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Waves at Hermosa Beach Pier

Hermosa Beach and Pier

A busy South Bay beachbreak at the Hermosa Pier that rewards southwest groundswells with lefts and rights with some push over shifting sandbars. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for Hermosa Beach and Pier in California.

Break TypeBeach Break
Skill LevelIntermediate - Advanced
LocationCalifornia, US
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Lineup Insights

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The Wave

Best raw windows are long-period SW groundswells with light E-SE winds.

Mid-to-high rising tides usually smooth and center the peaks, while falling tides often thin the waves and expose stronger rips.

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Lineup Guide

The pier and frequent summer crowds concentrate peaks near the pilings - keep clear of the structure and expect fast lineups on cleaner days.

Respect the local peak and watch for submerged hazards during lower tidal stages.

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