Manhattan Beach Pier Current Conditions Summary
Manhattan Beach Pier in Manhattan Beach, CA is a beach break, suited for intermediate surfers. Current conditions: 1 ft waves, nw 6 mph (onshore), falling → low. Small for this break but conditions look fun — 1 ft with manageable wind. The sandbars north and south of Manhattan Beach Pier provide consistent beach-break peaks with both lefts and rights. Watch the sets to see where the sandbars are breaking; position for peaks that offer open faces. Paddle wide to avoid rip currents. Forecasts are updated every 3 hours using ML-corrected NOAA models with live buoy data from CDIP, NDBC, and IOOS stations.
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Optimal Surf Conditions for Manhattan Beach Pier
NE–SE
SE–NNW
1–4 ft
June through September
Mid tide, light east wind, 3–6 ft SW swell.
Watch the sets to see where the sandbars are breaking; position for peaks that offer open faces. Paddle wide to avoid rip currents.
High crowds, especially in summer. Surf early mornings or weekdays for lighter crowds.
