Longboard-friendly waves in Long Beach

Long Beach, Washington

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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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Today's longboard plan in Long Beach

Best window

2:30 AM–3:30 AM

tide in range, good swell angle

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.

Long Beach (Boardwalk)
beach
beginner-intermediate
3.8(4)

Long Beach (Boardwalk) is a beach break in Long Beach, WA. It is suited for beginner-intermediate surfers. Watch out for rip currents, pollution.

Wave character

Miles of open beach break on sand — average but accessible waves. So much coastline that you can always find an empty peak. Longboard or foamie territory on most days.

Best conditions

Mid tide, SE wind, 3-6 ft W swell. Summer with E winds is cleanest, but winter delivers more consistent size.

Your surf plan

  • Best window:
  • Bring: longboard, wax, sunscreen
  • Wind: 17 mph
  • Log it after: 15 seconds builds your forecast

Frequently Asked Questions

About surfing in Long Beach

Great longboard spots in Long Beach include Long Beach (Boardwalk). 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.