72nd Place
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72nd Place is the best surf spot in the Long Beach area.
Wave character
Position where the sandbars are breaking. The breakwater effect diminishes here.
Best conditions
Mid tide, N winds, 2-4 ft S-SW swell.
Longboard-friendly waves in Long Beach
Long Beach, California
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Long Beach delivers the kind of mellow walls that make nine-footers purr. These 1 breaks offer long shoulders, patient sections, and enough face to cross-step without rushing.
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Long, peeling waves perfect for noseridingMellow takeoff zones with forgiving shouldersClassic surf spots with old-school vibesBest tide windows for logging sessions
Longboard-friendly breaks in Long Beach
Break types, wave character, and ideal conditions for mellow log sessions.
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Wave Quality7/10
Crowd4/10
Overall8/10
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About surfing in Long Beach
- Great longboard spots in Long Beach include 72nd Place. Look for peeling point breaks and gentle beach breaks with long shoulders.
- Ideal longboard waves have gentle shoulders, a mellow takeoff, and long walls to trim. The best spots feature point breaks or sandbars that create peeling waves.
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