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Redondo Breakwall

Sand beachbreak against the Redondo Beach breakwater at the south end of the South Bay. Needs south or southwest swell to get past the King Harbour structure, and can jump in size quickly.

South Bay LA Famous + beginner-friendly

Spot intel

Parking

City lots off Harbor Drive and Esplanade with a posted fee. Street parking on the Esplanade.

Crowd

Moderate. Bodyboard and shortboard mix, heavier on a south swell.

Beginner-friendly?

Depends.

Sand bottom on a small day, but the wave stands up fast against the wall on south swell and breaks close to a rock structure with strong sweep.

Famous for

The South Bay breakwater wave at King Harbour, known for jumping to size fast on a strong south swell.

Lineup etiquette

Beachbreak priority is per-wave from the peak. Give the breakwater rocks a wide margin.

When it’s on

South through southwest swell with light offshore wind from the east through northeast. Mid to low tide window.

When beginners can paddle out

Small clean swell under about waist high, light wind, mid tide, and well clear of the breakwater rocks.

Where it breaks

Coordinates
33.8440, -118.3970
Shore faces
WSW
Region
South Bay LA, California

Common questions

What swell direction is best for Redondo Breakwall?
Redondo Breakwall works best on a SSW to W swell.
How big does Redondo Breakwall need to be?
Redondo Breakwall is best in the 2-8ft range on a 12-20s period.
What are the best conditions at Redondo Breakwall?
Light or offshore wind under about 6 knots, with the tide around 1-4ft.
Where is Redondo Breakwall?
Redondo Breakwall is a south-swell wall in South Bay LA, California. The beach faces WSW.
Does GhostFingers forecast Redondo Breakwall?
Yes. GhostFingers grades Redondo Breakwall with a six-tier verdict from swell height, period, direction, tide, and wind. iPhone, winter 2026.

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Launching winter 2026.

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