Surf Report for Los Angeles California

Southern California Surf Forecast West Swell Two to Seven Feet Moderate Rip Currents Today

April 27, 2026·1 min
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Good morning! Here's your surf zone forecast for Southern California brought to you by the National Weather Service in Los Angeles and Oxnard.We're looking at a west swell working its way through the region today with moderate rip current conditions affecting the Malibu Coast and Los Angeles County Beaches. Expect two to four foot surf with water temperatures ranging from fifty eight to sixty four degrees. The rip currents are possible but manageable if you're aware of their presence. It's a great day to get out there, just keep an eye on the current patterns before you paddle out.Moving down the coast to Ventura County, we also have moderate rip currents in play today with similar two to four foot waves. Water temps sitting around fifty nine degrees. However, conditions improve significantly tomorrow when rip currents drop to low risk levels and surf heights settle into the one to three foot range. So if you're planning a Ventura session, Tuesday might be your sweeter option.The Santa Barbara County coastlines are looking pretty mellow. Both the southwestern and southeastern coasts show low rip current risk today and tomorrow with one to three foot waves throughout. Water temperatures hovering around fifty nine degrees. It's a more relaxed scenario down south if you're looking to avoid the stronger current activity.Now, if you're willing to venture north to San Luis Obispo and the Santa Barbara Central Coast, this is where things get interesting. We've got some solid swell development here. Northwest facing beaches are lighting up with four to seven foot surf today, while southwest facing beaches show two to four feet. Water temps are warmer too, reaching into the low sixties. That pattern continues tomorrow with three to six foot conditions across the region.Bottom line: if you want bigger waves and warmer water, head north. If you prefer calmer conditions with less rip current concern, the Santa Barbara area is your friend. Either way, west swell is dominating the picture, no thunderstorm threat anywhere along the coast, and tides are transitioning throughout the day. Get out there and enjoy it!For more http://www.quietplease.aiGet the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOtaThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AIThis episode includes AI-generated content.

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