Venice Breakwater Current Conditions Summary

Venice Breakwater in Venice, CA is a breakwater break, suited for intermediate surfers. Current conditions: 1.7 ft waves, wsw 15 mph (onshore), rising → high. Size is there, but onshore wind hurts shape. The Venice Breakwater is a hollow and powerful sandbar/jetty break that produces lefts and rights over a sandy bottom. Sit near the wedge where the jetty reflects incoming swells to form hollow peaks. Paddle hard to make the drop and stay ahead of the section. 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 Venice Breakwater

Surf conditions at Venice Breakwater, Venice, CA
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Best Wind

N–E

Best Swell

ESE–NNW

Preferred Tide

0.5–3 ft

Best Months

January, February, March, October, November, and December

Low tide with NE offshore wind and 4–8 ft W–NW swell.

Wave Tips

Sit near the wedge where the jetty reflects incoming swells to form hollow peaks. Paddle hard to make the drop and stay ahead of the section.

Crowd Tips

Very crowded, especially weekends. Respect the locals and spread down the beach if the main peak is packed.

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