Santa Monica State Beach

Santa Monica State Beach

Santa Monica, California, USA
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Wave Quality

Normal

Wave Type

Beach-break

Swell Direction

N/A

Best Wind

N/A

Best Tide

N/A

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About

Santa Monica State Beach is a California State Park operated by the city of Santa Monica, located along Pacific Coast Highway. It features parks, picnic areas, playgrounds, restrooms, lifeguard stations, and offers activities such as volleyball, surfing, stand up paddleboarding, and swimming.

Wave Characteristics

Wave QualityNormal
Wave TypeBeach-break
Wave DirectionRight and left
Wave Powerrippable
BottomSandy
Swell SizeStarts working at Less than 1m / 3ft and holds up to 2m+ / 6ft+

Ideal Conditions

Swell DirectionN/A
Best WindN/A
Best Tide PositionN/A
Best Tide MovementN/A

Location & Access

AddressSanta Monica State Beach, Santa Monica, California, United States
City / AreaSanta Monica
StateCalifornia
CountryUSA

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FAQ

Santa Monica State Beach Questions

What kind of wave is Santa Monica State Beach?

Santa Monica State Beach is a beach break with right and left waves over a sandy bottom.

How good is the surf at Santa Monica State Beach?

Santa Monica State Beach is rated normal for wave quality.

What swell works best at Santa Monica State Beach?

Swell size: starts working at Less than 1m / 3ft and holds up to 2m+ / 6ft+.

Where can I stay near Santa Monica State Beach?

The lodging map on this page shows hotels and vacation rentals near Santa Monica State Beach, with prices for your dates.

Where is Santa Monica State Beach?

Santa Monica State Beach is a surf spot in Santa Monica, California, USA.