Santa Monica Beach Current Conditions Summary
Santa Monica Beach in Santa Monica, CA is a beach break, best suited for beginner surfers. Current conditions: 2.5 ft waves, wsw 15 mph (onshore), rising → high. Size is there, but onshore wind hurts shape. Santa Monica Beach near the iconic pier offers a wide, forgiving beach break. Look for sandbars forming peaks. Low tide exposes the best shapes. 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 Santa Monica Beach
Best Wind
N–E
Best Swell
SSW–W
Preferred Tide
0.5–3 ft
Best Months
January, February, November, and December
Low tide, NE winds, 2-4 ft WSW swell.
Wave Tips
Look for sandbars forming peaks. Low tide exposes the best shapes.
Crowd Tips
Very crowded with swimmers, surfers, and surf schools.
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