El Porto Current Conditions Summary
El Porto in Manhattan Beach, CA is a beach break, suited for intermediate surfers. Current conditions: 0.8 ft waves, wnw 4 mph (onshore), falling → low. Small for this break but conditions look fun — 0.8 ft with manageable wind. El Porto is the premier surf spot in the South Bay and one of the most consistent. Sit where the power plant outflow meets the beach for consistent peaks. Forecasts are updated every 3 hours using ML-corrected NOAA models with live buoy data from CDIP, NDBC, and IOOS stations.
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Optimal Surf Conditions for El Porto
Best Wind
NE–SE
Best Swell
WNW
Preferred Tide
1.5–4 ft
Best Months
January, February, March, April, October, November, and December
Mid tide, E-SE winds, 4-8 ft WNW swell.
Wave Tips
Sit where the power plant outflow meets the beach for consistent peaks.
Crowd Tips
Very crowded on any day with swell. Strong local crew.
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