Bay Street
La County, United States · Surf Forecast
- Wave
- 0.9m
- Period
- 11.4s
- Wind
- 2 km/h Offshore
- Tide
- Rising
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Scored for Shortboard · Intermediate · times in America/Los_Angeles local
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Bay Street is a beach break over sand in La County, United States. It's at its best on 0.5–1.5m swells from the S / SW / W with light offshore winds from the NE / E, around mid tide. Every hour is scored for your board and skill level, so the rating reflects how it suits what you ride — not a one-size-fits-all star.
- Break type
- Beach
- Bottom
- Sand
- Best tide
- mid
- Best swell direction
- S, SW, W
- Best wind direction
- NE, E
- Ideal wave size
- 0.5m – 1.5m
Bay Street surf FAQ
Is Bay Street good for beginners?+
Bay Street is a beach break over sand, usually breaking in the 0.5–1.5m range, and how suitable it is for beginners really depends on the size and power on the day — not a fixed label. Set the level to Beginner above and WaveCheck flags the smaller, cleaner hours worth paddling out for.
What's the best board for Bay Street?+
Different days call for different boards. Bay Street handles a range of boards — a longboard or fish when it's small, a shortboard when there's more push. Tap through the boards above to see the live score for whatever you'll be riding.
What tide is best for surfing Bay Street?+
Bay Street tends to work best around mid tide. The tide chart above shows the current stage plus the next high and low, so you can time your session.
What are the best conditions for Bay Street?+
Look for 0.5–1.5m of swell from the S / SW / W with light offshore winds from the NE / E. The 5-day forecast above scores every hour, so you can spot the window at a glance.
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