Tide conditions for Redondo Beach surf spots
Redondo Beach, California
Updated Refreshed hourly · Tide data refreshes every 30 minutes from NOAA stations.
A foot of tide swing can shut down one break and light up another in Redondo Beach. These 3 spots all respond differently - some need the low to expose the bar, others clean up on a rising mid.
Current Tide
Next Low
05:00 PM
0.3 ft
NOAA tide data via Cached Tide Data
Tide Chart
7-Day Tide Schedule
| Day | High 1 | Low 1 | High 2 | Low 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 11:00 AM(5.5ft) | 4:00 AM(1.4ft) | -- | 5:00 PM(0.3ft) |
| Tomorrow | 12:00 AM(3.9ft) | 5:00 AM(1.8ft) | 11:00 AM(5.9ft) | 6:00 PM(0.1ft) |
| Wed, Sep 30 | 1:00 AM(3.5ft) | 5:00 AM(2.2ft) | 12:00 PM(5.7ft) | 7:00 PM(0.3ft) |
| Thu, Oct 1 | 2:00 AM(3.1ft) | 5:00 AM(2.7ft) | 12:00 PM(5.4ft) | 9:00 PM(0.5ft) |
| Fri, Oct 2 | -- | 10:00 PM(0.3ft) | -- | -- |
| Sat, Oct 3 | 3:00 PM(5.0ft) | 11:00 PM(0.4ft) | -- | -- |
| Sun, Oct 4 | 7:00 AM(3.8ft) | 11:00 AM(3.2ft) | 5:00 PM(5.1ft) | -- |
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Beach Tide Preferences
Each beach performs best at a specific tide range and direction. Plan your session around these windows.
Top spot recommendations
Sort your quiver, choose the right tide window, and jot down a backup in case the main peak gets stacked.
Featured Beaches
3 spots
Knob Hill (Redondo Beach)
IntermediateKnob Hill is the beach break south of the Topaz Street jetty in Redondo Beach, in front of the Knob Hill Avenue beach stairs. It is faster and steeper than Sapphire Street across the jetty, with several peaks, and suits intermediate and advanced surfers, or newer surfers on small days.
Redondo Breakwall
AdvancedThe Redondo Breakwall is a regional classic that breaks along the King Harbor breakwater. When it's big and working, it produces a fast, walled left over a sandy bottom. This spot is reserved for advanced surfers, as strong currents and powerful waves make it hazardous. It comes alive on large north and west swells and is usually surfed during winter.
Sapphire Street (Redondo Beach)
IntermediateSapphire Street is the beach break on the north side of the Topaz Street jetty, at the south end of King Harbor in Redondo Beach. It needs a west or northwest swell and is shadowed from south swells. It usually stays smaller and softer than the peaks south of the jetty, so it draws surf lessons and newer surfers.
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What to focus on today
- Annotated tide windows tied to specific breaks
- How lunar cycles reshape sandbars through the season
- Safety notes for rip-prone outbound tides
- Session planning tips for dawn patrol versus sunset
Frequently Asked Questions
About surfing in Redondo Beach
- Tide preferences vary by spot in Redondo Beach. Generally, incoming mid-tides work well for most beaches, offering a good balance of wave shape and power. Check individual spot guides for specific tide recommendations.
- Tides significantly impact surf conditions in Redondo Beach. Low tide can expose reefs and sandbars creating hollow waves, while high tide often creates softer, more forgiving waves. Mid-tide transitions typically offer the most consistent conditions.
- You can check tide charts for Redondo Beach on Quiver's surf forecast pages, NOAA tide predictions, or various surf forecast apps. Quiver provides real-time tide information integrated with surf conditions for accurate session planning.
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