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Manhattan Beach Pier Surf Report
intermediate
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Good conditions with 3.2 ft swell energy.
Manhattan Beach Pier is a beach break in Manhattan Beach, CA suited for intermediate surfers. It picks up swells from SSW to WNW (200°-300°). Best surfed at 1-4ft. Hazards include rip currents, crowds, shorebreak. Prime season runs June through September. Expect crowded crowds. Offshore winds come from E (90°). The sandbars north and south of Manhattan Beach Pier provide consistent beach-break peaks with both lefts and rights. Summer southwest swells and offshore east winds create the best conditions. The waves can be fun for intermediates but rips are common and the lineup is often crowded. 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.
Follow standard surf etiquette and be courteous to swimmers and anglers on the pier.
Insider tips from local surfers
Watch the sets to see where the sandbars are breaking; position for peaks that offer open faces. Paddle wide to avoid rip currents.