Manhattan Beach Pier surf forecast

Manhattan Beach · California (Los Angeles County) · United States

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Beach break with peaks on both sides of the pier, strongest on summer south swells. The south side tends to hold shape better; pilings are the thing to watch.

Break

beach break, lefts and rights; faces WSW

Level

intermediate

Best swell

S, SSW, SW

Best wind

E, ENE, ESE (offshore)

Best tide

low to mid tide

Season

Year-round, best summer south swells

Typical size

0.5-2 m

Crowd

high

Hazards

pier pilings; localism; closeouts

Nearby spots

• Hermosa Beach Pier, Hermosa Beach
• Topanga Beach, Malibu
• Point Dume (Westward Beach), Malibu
• Leo Carrillo, Malibu
• County Line, Malibu

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