Beach BreakIntermediate — Expertwinter

El Porto

South Bay's premier beach break. Powerful, hollow waves. Submarine canyon offshore funnels swell to create consistent, bigger-than-average surf.

Powerful beach break

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Best Conditions

Swell Direction

W, SW, NW

Swell Size

3–10 ft

Tide

mid tide

Wind

offshore (E/NE)

Season

winter

Skill Level

Intermediate — Expert

Location

County

Los Angeles

Region

South Bay

Coordinates

33.8950, -118.4180

NOAA Buoy

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