Venice Breakwater

Venice Breakwater

LA County, California, USA
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Wave Quality

Regional Classic

Wave Type

Breakwater/jetty

Swell Direction

NorthWest, West, SouthWest, South

Best Wind

NorthEast

Best Tide

Mid and high tide

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About

Venice Breakwater, nestled in the heart of LA County at 33.9851937 latitude and -118.4769233 longitude, is a regional classic that demands respect and skill. Here, waves break both right and left over a sandy bottom, powered by swells from the Northwest, West, Southwest, and South, perfecting their form at mid to high tide on a falling tide. Rippable at 3ft to 10ft+, the spot attracts a mix of locals and visitors, each vying for a piece of the action amid the vibrant scene of Venice Beach. As the sun dips, the water pulses with life, a testament to the surf culture that flourished here in the 60s and 70s, where every ride is a dance with the ocean’s spirit.

Wave Characteristics

Wave QualityRegional Classic
Wave TypeBreakwater/jetty
Wave DirectionRight and left
Wave Powerrippable
BottomSandy
Swell SizeStarts working at 1.0m-1.5m / 3ft-5ft and holds up to 3m+ / 10ft+

Ideal Conditions

Swell DirectionNorthWest, West, SouthWest, South
Best WindNorthEast
Best Tide PositionMid and high tide
Best Tide MovementFalling tide

Location & Access

AddressOcean Front Walk, Venice, CA 90292, USA
City / AreaLA County
Zip Code90292
StateCalifornia
CountryUSA

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Venice Breakwater Questions

What kind of wave is Venice Breakwater?

Venice Breakwater is a breakwater/jetty break with right and left waves over a sandy bottom.

How good is the surf at Venice Breakwater?

Venice Breakwater is rated regional classic for wave quality.

What swell works best at Venice Breakwater?

Venice Breakwater works best on a northwest, west, southwest, south swell. Swell size: starts working at 1.0m-1.5m / 3ft-5ft and holds up to 3m+ / 10ft+.

What wind is best for Venice Breakwater?

The best wind for Venice Breakwater is northeast.

What tide is best for surfing Venice Breakwater?

Venice Breakwater works best at mid and high tide on falling tide.

Where can I stay near Venice Breakwater?

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Where is Venice Breakwater?

Venice Breakwater is a surf spot in LA County, California, USA.