Longboard-friendly waves in Playa Del Rey

Playa Del Rey, California

Recommendations refresh every 30 minutes based on tide, wind, and crowd telemetry from Quiver.

Playa Del Rey 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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Featured Beaches(1)

Dockweiler State Beach

Beginner friendly

Dockweiler State Beach is a hidden gem for LA surfers looking to escape crowds.

Today's longboard plan in Playa Del Rey

Best window

8:30 PM–9:30 PM

incoming tide, good swell angle

Top picks

1Dockweiler State Beach
0.9 ft10 mph
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 Playa Del Rey

Break types, wave character, and ideal conditions for mellow log sessions.

Dockweiler State Beach
beach
beginner

Dockweiler State Beach is a hidden gem for LA surfers looking to escape crowds.

Wave character

Use soft inside whitewater only; avoid windy closeouts and heavy shorebreak.

Best conditions

Dockweiler is a source-backed LA sandy beginner candidate on small clean days, helped by wide beach logistics and official access.

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Wave Quality7/10
Crowd4/10
Overall8/10

Logging once helps tune Playa Del Rey picks.

Frequently Asked Questions

About surfing in Playa Del Rey

Great longboard spots in Playa Del Rey include Dockweiler State Beach. 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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