Surf Report for Los Angeles California

Southern California Surf Report Thursday: 4 to 7 Foot Swell Central Coast, Moderate Rip Currents Ventura LA County

April 30, 2026·2 min
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Good morning surfers, this is your Thursday morning surf report for Southern California brought to you by the National Weather Service.Let's break down what's happening in the water today.Starting up north in San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara's central coast, conditions are looking prime. We're talking four to seven feet of swell, with the biggest waves on west and northwest facing beaches. Water temps are hovering around fifty seven to sixty degrees, so you'll want that wetsuit. No thunderstorms expected, and we've got a nice west swell pumping in.Heading south to Santa Barbara County's southwestern and southeastern coasts, things are mellowing out a bit. One to three feet of surf with a low rip current risk. Still that west swell, water around fifty nine degrees. Pretty mellow conditions overall if you're looking for something less intense.Over in Ventura County, we're seeing two to four feet of mixed west and south swell. Here's the thing though—there's a moderate rip current risk today, so pay attention if you're paddling out. Water's about fifty nine degrees.Now for the LA County beaches and Malibu Coast, we've got low rip current risk today with one to three feet of swell. West swell is the story here, and water temps range from fifty eight to sixty six degrees, so conditions are pretty favorable. High tide peaks around ten thirty seven in the morning at three point nine feet.Looking ahead to Friday, the pattern shifts slightly. San Luis Obispo and the central coast maintain that same four to seven foot swell range. Ventura County stays at two to four feet with moderate rip currents continuing. LA County and Malibu will see two to four feet with a moderate rip current risk that day. Santa Barbara's southern areas remain calm with low risk and one to three feet.The water stays consistently cool across the region, hovering in the upper fifties to mid sixties, so bring your gear.No thunderstorm activity is expected anywhere along the coast through Friday, so you're looking at stable conditions overall.Bottom line: if you're chasing the biggest waves, head north to San Luis Obispo or Santa Barbara Central Coast. If you want smaller, mellower conditions, stick to Santa Barbara County's southern beaches. And everyone—watch out for that rip current activity, especially in Ventura County and LA County. Stay safe out there.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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