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Good swell, but tide is dropping through the window.
72nd Place is a beach break in Long Beach, CA suited for beginner surfers. It picks up swells from S to WSW (180°-240°). Best surfed at 1.5-4ft. Hazards include small waves, crowds on good days. Prime season runs May through September. Expect medium crowds. Offshore winds come from N (0°). 72nd Place is the best surf spot in the Long Beach area. Mid tide, N winds, 2-4 ft S-SW swell. Position where the sandbars are breaking. The breakwater effect diminishes here.
Share waves - this is the only decent spot in the area.
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Position where the sandbars are breaking. The breakwater effect diminishes here.