Paradise Cove
La County, United States · Surf Forecast
- Wave
- 0.6m
- Period
- 12.4s
- Wind
- 4 km/h Cross
- Tide
- Rising
Tide · today
Falling5-day forecast
Scored for Shortboard · Intermediate · times in America/Los_Angeles local
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Paradise Cove is a reef break over mixed in La County, United States. It's at its best on 1.5–4.5m swells from the S / SW, around mid to high 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
- Reef
- Bottom
- Mixed
- Best tide
- mid,high
- Best swell direction
- S, SW
- Ideal wave size
- 1.5m – 4.5m
Paradise Cove surf FAQ
Is Paradise Cove good for beginners?+
Paradise Cove is a reef break over mixed, usually breaking in the 1.5–4.5m 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 Paradise Cove?+
Different days call for different boards. Paradise Cove can get sizeable, so a shortboard comes into its own on bigger days, while a longboard still works when it drops small. Tap through the boards above to see the live score for whatever you'll be riding.
What tide is best for surfing Paradise Cove?+
Paradise Cove tends to work best around mid to high 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 Paradise Cove?+
Look for 1.5–4.5m of swell from the S / SW. The 5-day forecast above scores every hour, so you can spot the window at a glance.
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