Bay Street, Santa Monica

Bay Street, Santa Monica

LA County, California, USA
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Wave Quality

Regional Classic

Wave Type

Beach-break

Swell Direction

West, SouthWest, South

Best Wind

East, NorthEast

Best Tide

Mid tide

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About

Bay Street in Santa Monica is a regional classic, where rippable beach-break waves beckon surfers of all skills. Located at latitude 34.011175 and longitude -118.482143, it thrives on southwest and west swells, coming alive with 2 to 2.5 meters of surf, and holding strong beyond 2.5 meters. The sandy bottom offers a forgiving ride, with waves breaking both right and left, best enjoyed at mid rising tide. Parking is available in a paid lot right off Bay Street, making it an accessible haven for those seeking the essence of Southern California surf culture.

Wave Characteristics

Wave QualityRegional Classic
Wave TypeBeach-break
Wave DirectionRight and left
Wave Powerrippable
BottomSandy
Swell SizeStarts working at 2m-2.5m / 6ft-8ft and holds up to 2.5m+ / 8ft+

Ideal Conditions

Swell DirectionWest, SouthWest, South
Best WindEast, NorthEast
Best Tide PositionMid tide
Best Tide MovementRising tide

Location & Access

AddressBay St, Santa Monica, CA 90405, USA
City / AreaLA County
Zip Code90405
StateCalifornia
CountryUSA

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Bay Street, Santa Monica Questions

What kind of wave is Bay Street, Santa Monica?

Bay Street, Santa Monica is a beach break with right and left waves over a sandy bottom.

How good is the surf at Bay Street, Santa Monica?

Bay Street, Santa Monica is rated regional classic for wave quality.

What swell works best at Bay Street, Santa Monica?

Bay Street, Santa Monica works best on a west, southwest, south swell. Swell size: starts working at 2m-2.5m / 6ft-8ft and holds up to 2.5m+ / 8ft+.

What wind is best for Bay Street, Santa Monica?

The best wind for Bay Street, Santa Monica is east, northeast.

What tide is best for surfing Bay Street, Santa Monica?

Bay Street, Santa Monica works best at mid tide on rising tide.

Where can I stay near Bay Street, Santa Monica?

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Where is Bay Street, Santa Monica?

Bay Street, Santa Monica is a surf spot in LA County, California, USA.