El Porto
Wave Height
2-4
Swell
~12s
Wind
1mph
Water
71°
Surf Graph
Tide Forecast
Recent History
About El Porto
El Porto in Manhattan Beach is the South Bay's go-to surf spot, a consistent beach break that benefits from a deep submarine canyon just offshore. The canyon focuses swell energy, making El Porto noticeably bigger and more powerful than neighboring beaches. The peaks shift constantly, producing punchy, hollow waves that favor shortboarding. The crowd is heavy—South Bay rippers, body surfers, and beginners all compete for waves—but the vibe stays relatively friendly. Power plant warm water outflow occasionally brings in sea life.
FAQ
What is the water temperature at El Porto?
The current water temperature at El Porto is 71°F. A springsuit or shorty wetsuit is recommended.
What is the surf like at El Porto today?
El Porto currently has waves around 2-4ft. Conditions change throughout the day, so check back for updated forecasts.
What time is high tide at El Porto?
Today's high tide at El Porto is at 3:20 AM ET. Tide times shift daily, so check our forecast for upcoming tide schedules.
What time is low tide at El Porto?
Today's low tide at El Porto is at 8:54 PM ET. Tide times shift daily, so check our forecast for upcoming tide schedules.
What are the best conditions for surfing El Porto?
El Porto works best with swells from the W, WNW, SW, NW and E, NE, ENE winds (offshore). The ideal tide is low to mid.
Is El Porto good for beginners?
El Porto is best suited for intermediate surfers who are comfortable paddling out and catching unbroken waves. Beginners may find it challenging on bigger days.
This Week's Outlook
Wednesday morning looks like your best bet with clean 3ft waves and light onshore winds before the sea breeze picks up. If you can't make it then, Thursday afternoon could work too with smaller 2ft sets but much lighter winds keeping things groomed.
Spot Info
Local Tip
Bigger than surrounding beaches thanks to the offshore canyon. Morning glass-off sessions are prime.
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