El Porto Surf Report
El Porto Surf Report brings you the latest daily surf conditions straight from El Porto in Manhattan Beach, California. Stay ahead of the waves with real-time updates on swell size, tide changes, water temperature, wind direction, and crowd conditions at one of Southern California’s most iconic surf breaks. Whether you’re a local surfer planning your morning session or a visitor looking to catch the perfect wave, this podcast delivers everything you need to know before paddling out. Tune in every day for quick, reliable surf forecasts and insider tips that keep you connected to the El Porto lineup.For...
El Porto Manhattan Beach Surf Report: 3 to 4 Foot Waves, Light Winds, Best Conditions This Morning
Good morning, surf fans. Let's talk about what's happening down at El Porto in Manhattan Beach today.
We're looking at three to four-plus foot waves right now, which is some solid thigh-to-stomach high goodness on the dropping tide. Early sessions could even see some head-high or overhead sets if you time it right. The swell is coming from a mix of sources: a primary west-southwest wind swell at seven seconds and change, blending nicely with some longer-period southern hemisphere energy coming in around thirteen to sixteen seconds. The result is semi-clean, somewhat chunky conditions that should keep things...
El Porto Surf Report Tuesday April 7 3 to 4 Foot Waves Light Winds Clean Conditions
Good morning surfers, it's Tuesday April 7th and we're looking at El Porto with some fun waves on the menu today. We're expecting somewhere in that three to four foot range, which should give you some quality shape to work with out there.
Let's talk tides real quick because timing is everything at El Porto. You've got a low tide hitting at 8:10 this morning at just under a foot, and the water's dropping right now, so if you're heading out soon you'll be catching that falling tide window. This can actually work in your favor depending on how...
El Porto Beach Surf Forecast Today Small Clean Waves One to Three Feet Perfect for Longboards
Good morning surfers, this is your El Porto Beach forecast. We're looking at a fun, playful day in the water with small, clean waves that are perfect for getting loose on your longboard or funboard.
Let's talk waves. You're looking at average heights around one foot nine to two foot nine, fed by south to southwest swells with that dreamy fourteen to fifteen second period. Translation: longer intervals between sets, which means cleaner, more defined faces to work with. There's also some secondary west swell mixing in, adding an extra half meter at shorter five to eleven second...
El Porto Surf Forecast Today: 3-4 Foot NW Swell, Light Winds, Best Morning Session
Good morning, this is your El Porto surf forecast for today. We're looking at three to four feet plus of chunky, playful NW swell rolling through, with waves hitting thigh to shoulder high on the sets. It's a shorter to mid-period mix that's keeping things a bit jumbled, but the local structure here at El Porto is doing its thing to add some shape and definition to the waves.
Wind conditions are looking pretty favorable to start your day. We've got light onshore winds out of the west southwest, only one to three knots with gusts up to...
El Porto Surf Report Saturday: 4-5 Foot Waves, Light Offshore Winds, Best Morning Conditions
Good morning, El Porto faithful! Let's break down what Mother Ocean is serving up this Saturday at your favorite beachbreak.
We're looking at a solid four to five feet of face height rolling through, courtesy of a northwest swell mix that's delivering thigh to shoulder-high sets at the focal points. The water's chunky and playful right now, though it came out a bit jumbled early thanks to some overnight onshore winds. But here's the good news: those winds are already improving, and we're getting light offshore grooming from the northeast at just five knots with occasional gusts. That's...
El Porto Surf Report Today: 3 to 5 Foot Waves, Offshore Winds, Best Morning Session Window
Good morning surfers! Let's break down what's firing at El Porto today.
We're looking at a solid three to four footer, pushing five feet at the focal points—that's right in the sweet spot for a fun, playful session. The swell's coming from the northwest, a chunky mix that's holding its energy throughout the day. You've got a primary pulse at three point two feet with a twelve-second period, backed by a secondary wave train, so the ocean's got plenty of structure to work with even if some sets feel a touch jumbled.
Here's the good ne...
El Porto Surf Report Today: 4-6 Foot Swell, Best Waves Early Morning Before High Tide
Good morning surf fam, let's break down what's happening at El Porto today.
We're looking at a solid four to six foot swell rolling through, a tasty mix of northwest windswell and lingering south-southwest energy combining to create some peaky, playful waves. Now, I won't sugarcoat it, the shorter to mid period swells between eight and twelve seconds are making things a bit jumbly out there, but if you grab an all-rounder or longboard, you'll find some fun thigh-to-waist high sections that'll keep you grinning.
The real magic window is early morning. And I mean early...
El Porto Manhattan Beach Surf Report Wednesday April First Small Swell Clean Morning Conditions
Good morning, El Porto faithful! It's Wednesday, April first, and we've got some fun little waves rolling through Manhattan Beach today. Here's what you need to know before you paddle out.
We're looking at two to four foot faces with a mix of west and southwest swell wrapping into our sandbar, paired with some long-period energy coming in around ten to thirteen seconds. That longer period stuff means cleaner lines and better shape, so don't write off a small day just yet. The real magic window is happening right now in the early morning hours, and I'm going...
El Porto Beach Surf Forecast Today Small Clean Waves Perfect for Beginners and Longboarders
Good morning, surfers. Here's your El Porto Beach forecast for today.
We're looking at small, clean conditions with about one to one-point-five feet of swell rolling in from the south-southwest. The period is holding steady around twelve to fifteen seconds, which means these waves have some juice despite the modest size. Secondary swell from the west is adding a touch more texture. The real winner here is the wind situation. We've got glassy conditions this morning, with offshore or cross-offshore winds that'll keep those faces clean and dreamy. Perfect for an early dawn patrol.
Let's talk...
El Porto Surf Report: 3-4 Foot Waves, Best Morning Conditions in Northern Bay
Good morning, El Porto! Let's break down what's happening in the water today.
We're looking at a solid three to four feet plus, with that chunky northwest swell mix delivering waist to shoulder high waves. The best action is concentrated in the northern half of the bay, so if you're thinking about paddling out, aim for those zones around 39th through 43rd Street where the peaks are more consistent.
Now here's the thing about the shape right now. It's a bit jumbled early, but conditions are playable and improving as we move through the morning. We've...
El Porto Beach Surf Forecast Today Small Waves Glassy Mornings Perfect for Longboarders
Good morning surfers, this is your El Porto Beach forecast. Today we're looking at small, long-period waves that'll work beautifully for longboarders and anyone looking to dial in their fundamentals.
The primary swell is sitting at one to one-point-five feet with a fourteen to fifteen second period coming from the south-southwest. We've also got a minor secondary swell at half a foot with a five second period from the west, so there's definitely some texture in the water.
Let's break down your day. If you're planning an early morning session around seven AM, you're looking at...
El Porto Surf Report Saturday Three to Four Foot Waves Best Early Morning Before Winds Pick Up
Good morning, surfers. Here's your Saturday breakdown for El Porto.
We're looking at three to four foot faces with thigh to stomach high waves rolling through right now with fair conditions. The swell is a mixed bag—three point one feet at seven seconds from the west-southwest blending with some longer period groundswell at thirteen and sixteen seconds. That's creating broken, chunky conditions typical of what you'd expect when multiple swells start playing nice together.
Winds are light right now, sitting at just one to three knots from the southwest. That's onshore, which isn't ideal, but he...
El Porto Surf Forecast Today: 3 to 4 Foot Waves, Glassy Morning Conditions, Light Offshore Winds
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Good morning, surfers. Let's dive into what's cooking at El Porto today.
We're looking at solid three to four plus foot faces with a nice mix of energy coming from the northwest and south. You're getting shoulder-high sets on average, with thigh-high troughs in between. The structure here at El Porto is really shining today thanks to the beach break peaks that are holding shape beautifully.
Two different swell trains are working together right now. The primary northwest swell is running four to five feet with a ten to eleven...
El Porto Surf Forecast Today: Thigh to Stomach High Waves, Best Early Morning Conditions Before Afternoon Wind
Good morning, here's your El Porto forecast.
We're looking at thigh to stomach high waves right now, with two to three plus feet of fairly consistent energy. That's a mix of shorter period stuff coming in from the west southwest at around three point one feet with seven second intervals, blending nicely with longer groundswell holding one to one point one feet at thirteen to sixteen seconds. The shape should be fun for intermediates, though expect some chunky corners and a broken up look as multiple swell directions collide.
Wind-wise, you've got a golden opportunity. Early...
El Porto Beach Surf Report Today: Small Waves, Warm Water, and Perfect Morning Conditions for Beginners
Good morning, surfers! Let's break down what's happening at El Porto Beach today.
We're looking at small, playful conditions with waves hitting about one and a half feet, backed by some solid seventeen to eighteen second periods. There's also a secondary swell of one footer with twelve second periods that'll add a little texture to the lineup. The water's running at a pleasant seventeen and a half degrees Celsius, which is actually three degrees warmer than normal for this time of year. If you've got a spring suit hanging in your closet, today's the day to dust it...
El Porto Surf Report: Four to Five Foot Waves, Clean Offshore Winds, Best Conditions Today
Good morning, South Bay. It's looking like a solid day in the water at El Porto with four to five foot faces and head-high sets rolling through at the focal points. You've got a peaking NW swell coming in at around eleven to twelve seconds from about two fifty-nine degrees, mixing with some lingering SSW background energy, so the shape is a bit jumbled but playful overall.
The offshore breeze is doing us a favor right now. We're talking just one to two knots of southeast wind cleaning up whatever chop came in overnight, and it's going to...
El Porto Surf Report Today: Four to Five Foot Faces, Light Offshore Winds, Best Conditions Mid Morning
Good morning, surfers. Here's what's firing at El Porto today.
We're looking at solid four to five foot faces peeling off a lingering northwest swell mix. The primary northwest groundswell is sitting at three point four feet with a twelve second period, mixing with some minor southern background energy. The regional seas are running six to eight feet out there, so we've got plenty of juice pushing through.
The shape is semi-clean right now thanks to light offshore winds coming from the southeast at just two knots. Those offshore breezes are really grooming things nicely, keeping...
El Porto Manhattan Beach Surf Report Today Three to Four Foot Waves Offshore Winds Morning Session
Good morning, surfers! Let's break down what's happening at El Porto in Manhattan Beach today.
We're looking at a solid three to four footer plus faces peeling off a northwest swell mix. These are chunky and playful waves ranging from waist to shoulder high, perfect for anyone looking to get some quality time on their board without dealing with gnarly overhead set waves.
The swell is coming from a shorter to mid-period northwest mix sitting around two point two to three point two feet at twelve seconds. Now, here's the thing about El Porto – the structure of...
El Porto Surf Report: Waist to Shoulder High Waves, Best Conditions This Morning Before Wind Shift
Good morning, surfers. Here's what's firing at El Porto and the surrounding Southern California breaks.
We're looking at waist-to-shoulder high waves with sets pushing head-high at the best peaks. You're dealing with a chunky, playful northwest swell mix that's peaked and starting to ease through the afternoon. The energy is solid right now at three to four feet plus, but expect some choppiness and the occasional closeout on the beachbreak without perfectly shaped sandbars.
Wind conditions are your friend early. Light offshore east-northeast winds at four knots are grooming the faces nicely right now, but here's...
El Porto Surf Report Today 4 to 5 Foot Waves Light Offshore Winds Best South Bay Conditions
Good morning, South Bay surfers. We've got a fun little swell stacking up at El Porto, and here's what you need to know before you paddle out.
We're looking at four to five foot faces fueled by a peaking northwest swell mix, with shoulders ranging from thigh to shoulder high at the better structured spots. The magic ingredient today is those light offshore winds—we're talking one to five knots out of the southeast and east-northeast—and that's going to groom these waves into some really playful, organized lines.
El Porto is the star of the show...
El Porto Surf Report Today: 4-5 Foot Northwest Swell, Best Conditions Late Morning
Good morning surfers, this is your El Porto breakdown for today. We're looking at a solid four to five foot swell rolling through Manhattan Beach courtesy of a chunky, playful northwest mix. The primary source is a three point two footer at twelve seconds coming from two fifty two degrees, and it's creating some nice variety across the lineup with waist to shoulder high sets and some head-high peaks lighting up at the focal points.
Early morning is your sweet spot for cleanliness. We've got offshore northeast winds at four to five knots doing exactly what you want...
El Porto Surf Report Today: 3 to 4 Foot Waves, Clean Conditions, Best at Dawn Patrol
El Porto is firing with a chunky three to four foot plus swell mix today, and conditions are shaping up to be pretty fun if you time it right. You're looking at waist to shoulder high waves across the beachbreak, with a peaky northwest swell around two point two feet at twelve seconds mixing in some longer period south energy. The structure is there even if it's a bit jumbled early on, so grab your all-rounder and get ready for some playful, head-high moments at the best sandbar peaks.
Wind is your friend this morning. We're talking super...
El Porto Surf Forecast Today: 3 to 4 Foot Waves, Light Offshore Winds, Perfect Morning Conditions
Good morning, this is your El Porto surf forecast for today.
We're looking at a fun session building throughout the day with three to four plus foot waves coming from a playful northwest swell mix. The faces are getting some nice grooming from light offshore winds out of the east-southeast at four knots, so despite some early choppiness, conditions should improve as we push toward mid-morning.
The water's sitting at a chilly fifty nine point four degrees, dropping toward fifty eight point three, so you'll definitely want that three two millimeter wetsuit. Throw on some SPF...
El Porto Surf Report Today Four to Five Foot Northwest Swell Light Offshore Winds Perfect Conditions
Good morning, let's talk about what's firing at El Porto today. We're looking at a solid four to five foot swell from a peaking northwest mix, and honestly, this is the kind of session that'll have intermediate to advanced surfers grinning all the way to the beach.
The conditions are pretty dialed right now. We've got light offshore winds coming from the east at just four knots, which is already cleaning up what started as some early jumble this morning. Those winds are going to stay super light throughout the day, though we might see a slight south...
El Porto Surf Forecast Today Stellar Conditions Offshore Winds Three to Five Foot Waves Perfect Morning Session
Good morning, surfers! It's looking absolutely stellar out at El Porto today. We're talking favorable conditions across the board, and if you're thinking about paddling out, now's the time to do it.
Let's break down what's happening in the water. We're looking at consistent three to five foot waves rolling through the LA region right now. You've got a nice mix of swell directions working in your favor—Northwest at three feet with eight-second intervals, paired with some Southern swell at three feet coming in at sixteen to seventeen second sets. That variety means you're getting quality, well-shaped wa...
El Porto Surf Report Today: 3 to 4 Feet Plus with Offshore Winds and Perfect Tide Conditions
Good morning, here's your El Porto surf report for today.
We've got a solid three to four feet plus rolling through Santa Monica Bay, with that chunky and playful NW swell delivering waist to shoulder high sets. Some peaks are touching head high at the right spots. We're looking at a 3.4 foot swell at 12 seconds, which means shorter period energy spreading things out regionally, so you'll see some breakup mixed in with the quality sets.
The current tide is sitting high at 5.6 feet and falling, which is actually ideal for El Porto. This break loves a...
El Porto Surf Report Today Three to Four Foot Swell Clean Offshore Winds Best Morning Session
Good morning surfers, let's break down what's happening at El Porto today. We're looking at a fun three to four foot plus swell with some shoulder high peaks mixed in, courtesy of a building long-period south swell combining with some lingering northwest energy. The real winner here is that we've got clean conditions in the morning thanks to light offshore winds that are really grooming things nicely.
The nitty-gritty on the swell itself: we're sitting at three point four feet with a twelve second period rolling in from the northwest at two hundred fifty-nine degrees. Those mid-period waves...
El Porto Surf Report Today Small Choppy Waves Two to Four Feet East Southeast Swell Best Dawn Conditions
Alright, El Porto crew, let's talk about what's happening in the water today. We're looking at small, choppy waves in the two to four foot range, fed by east-southeast swells with short seven to eight second periods. Not exactly dream conditions, but definitely worth your attention if you time it right.
Here's the deal with the wind. We've got light variable to east-northeast winds running five to ten knots right now, but here's where it gets tricky—gusts are building toward fifteen to twenty knots as the afternoon pushes on. The onshore component is going to chop things up...
El Porto Surf Report Today 3 to 5 Foot Waves Offshore Wind Morning Swell Forecast
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Hey everyone, welcome to your El Porto surf forecast. Let's break down what's happening in the water today.
We're looking at some solid conditions developing over the next few days. A Southern Hemisphere swell is pushing in, which means we should see some consistent wave action building through the afternoon. Your wave heights are running in the three to five foot range right now, with sets potentially touching six feet on the biggest pulses.
Wind conditions are shaping up nicely. We've got a light offshore breeze coming from the northeast...
El Porto Surf Report March 9: 2-3 Foot Northwest Swell, Perfect for Intermediate Surfers Today
Good morning surfers. Here's your El Porto breakdown for today, March 9th.
We're looking at a solid 2 to 3 feet of surf with a northwest swell rolling through. That's the kind of day that's perfect if you're not trying to get barreled but you still want quality time in the water.
Wave-wise, we're in that sweet spot for intermediate surfers or anyone who appreciates a less crowded lineup. The swell is coming from the northwest, which is textbook conditions for this break. If you're an advanced charger hunting for a serious challenge, you might want to keep...
El Porto Surf Report Sunday March 8 Head High Sets Northwest Swell 2 to 6 Feet
Good morning surfers, it's Sunday March 8th, and we've got a mixed bag brewing at El Porto. Expect head-high sets rolling in from a combination of northwest and southern swells, with waves ranging from 2 to 6 feet on the outer bars. Think punchy, inconsistent peaks near the stairs and train tracks rather than buttery-smooth glassy faces.
The primary northwest swell is running at 7 feet with 11-second periods, which is delivering the real juice to El Porto's beachbreak. You'll also have some shorter period chop mixed in, so surfaces will be a bit textured early on. The winds are blowing...
El Porto Surf Report March 7 Six to Nine Foot Waves Peak Conditions Today
Good morning surfers, and welcome to your El Porto surf report for Saturday, March 7th. If you've been waiting for the swell gods to deliver, today is the day to throw on your boardshorts and head down to the beach.
El Porto is absolutely firing right now with six to nine-foot waves rolling in, and here's the best part, peak conditions are expected today. That means the swell is dialed in and you're looking at quality rides that should keep you smiling from sunrise to sunset.
Now let's talk timing, because getting this right can make...
El Porto Surf Report: Stellar Six to Nine Foot Waves This Weekend with Saturday Peak Conditions
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What's up, wave riders? It's looking like a stellar few days of surfing ahead at El Porto, so let's dive into what Mother Ocean has cooking for us.
Right now, we're sitting pretty with solid six to nine foot seas churned up by some Northwest wind running fifteen to twenty-five knots. That wind's gonna bump up to twenty to twenty-five in the afternoon, so if you're thinking about paddling out this morning, the earlier the better. The wave detail is showing us two footers at six seconds mixed with some meaty six...
El Porto Surf Forecast Thursday March 5th Best Waves 8 to 11 AM Offshore Winds Three to Five Foot Swell
Good morning, this is your El Porto surf forecast for Thursday, March 5th, coming to you at five AM Pacific. Let's get straight to it.
You're looking at three to five foot faces right now, with the best shape coming off the jetty where you're getting some punchy chest to head high rights. The primary swell is a short-period northwest affair at thirteen seconds, mixing with some fading west-northwest energy that's basically just adding noise at this point. Overall quality rating? Four out of ten, fair to poor, but here's the good news: it's about to get better.<...
El Porto Surf Report March 4 Fair Conditions Knee to Thigh High Waves Best at Low Tide
Good morning El Porto faithful, it's March fourth and the swell is fading but still rideable if you time it right. We're looking at small knee to thigh high peaks with a three to four foot face at best, courtesy of a dying west northwest swell that's got about eight to ten second periods. So here's the real talk: this is a fair to poor day, honestly a three out of ten for quality, but if you're an intermediate and you've got the timing dialed, you can still catch some fun ones.
Let's talk tide because that's everything...
El Porto Surf Report Today Warm Water Calm Winds Modest Swell Conditions
Hey there, surfers! Welcome to your El Porto Surf Report. Let's dive into what Mother Ocean is serving up for you today.
First things first: we're in the middle of something pretty special weather-wise, though maybe not in the way we'd normally hope. A strong marine heatwave is rolling along the California coast right now, and El Porto is definitely feeling the heat. We're looking at water temperatures sitting at a balmy 67.1 degrees Fahrenheit, which is honestly more like what you'd expect in mid-June. So if you've been thinking about ditching the wetsuit, well, this might be your...
El Porto Beach Surf Forecast Saturday February 28 2 to 3 Foot Waves Best Before 10 AM
Good morning surfers, this is your El Porto Beach forecast for Saturday, February 28th. Let's break down what's waiting for you in the water today.
We're looking at small to moderate swell in the two to three foot range, which translates to knee to waist high waves perfect for longboarders and intermediate surfers. The swell is coming primarily from the west to northwest, which is pretty typical for El Porto, and we've got a moderate period keeping things organized and rideable.
Now, here's the key to scoring today: timing is everything. We just wrapped up a...
El Porto Surf Report Friday February 27th Small Clean Waves Perfect for Beginners and Intermediate Surfers Today
Good morning, this is your Friday, February 27th surf report for El Porto. Let's dive into what Mother Ocean has cooking for us today.
We're looking at some small but fun waves rolling in at one point five feet, with a nice fifteen-second swell period that'll give you plenty of time to paddle back out between sets. The wind is basically nonexistent at just two miles per hour, which means you're getting clean, uninterrupted faces to work with. Water temperature is holding steady at a brisk 62 degrees Fahrenheit, so grab yourself a spring suit or a light wetsuit...
El Porto Surf Report Today: 2-3 Foot Waves, Glassy Conditions, Perfect Low Tide Window
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What's up surfers, here's what's firing at El Porto in Manhattan Beach today.
We're looking at a fun little swell situation with two to three foot waves, knee to thigh high, rolling through with some real shape on the sets. If you time it right, you might even catch some barrels at nearby LA spots. The recent winter storm cleanup has left us with some rare firing sessions, so don't sleep on this window.
The swell is coming in from the northwest around six feet at twelve seconds, though it's...
El Porto Beach Surf Forecast Tuesday February 25th 2 to 3 Foot Waves Best at Low Tide 10 AM
Good morning surfers, this is your El Porto Beach surf forecast for Tuesday, February 25th, and let me tell you, the conditions are shaping up nicely for a solid early morning session.
We're looking at a northwest swell continuing from recent patterns, with small to moderate waves that should treat you to some rideable 2 to 3 foot faces. The real magic happens around low tide, which peaks at approximately 10:18 AM PST. If you're serious about scoring the cleanest lines, paddle out during that outgoing tide window. El Porto absolutely comes alive on the push, and trust me, you'll feel...