Bioluminescent Waves Los Angeles 2025. The 2020 bioluminescence event, which lasted for about six weeks and extended from. In january 2025, bioluminescence turned southern california’s cascading waves from whitecaps to “bluecaps,” causing a stunning blue glow at night that caught the attention of locals and visitors alike.

When and where to see the next bioluminescent waves near los angeles. During the darkest days of the pandemic, masses of this microscopic plankton lit up the california coast.