Beach BreakBeginner — Intermediateyear-round

Dockweiler State Beach

Long beach break near LAX. Mellow waves, often windy. Fire pits on the beach make for good post-surf hangouts.

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Best Conditions

Swell Direction

W, SW

Swell Size

2–5 ft

Tide

any tide

Wind

light

Season

year-round

Skill Level

Beginner — Intermediate

Location

County

Los Angeles

Region

Santa Monica Bay

Coordinates

33.9300, -118.4430

NOAA Buoy

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