Venice Beach
beach
beginner
Venice Beach is an iconic LA surf spot with a classic beach break setup.
Wave character
Sandbars shift - scout from the boardwalk to find the best peaks.
Best conditions
Low falling tide, NE winds, 2-4 ft SW swell.
Longboard-friendly waves in Venice
Venice, California
Recommendations refresh every 30 minutes based on tide, wind, and crowd telemetry from Quiver.
Venice delivers the kind of mellow walls that make nine-footers purr. These 2 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 Venice
Break types, wave character, and ideal conditions for mellow log sessions.
Venice Breakwater
breakwater
intermediate
The Venice Breakwater is a hollow and powerful sandbar/jetty break that produces lefts and rights over a sandy bottom. It needs a solid west or northwest swell and offshore northeast wind to break cleanly. Strong currents around the jetty and a competitive local scene make it better for intermediate surfers.
Wave character
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.
Best conditions
Low tide with NE offshore wind and 4–8 ft W–NW swell.
Log in 15 seconds(optional)
Wave Quality7/10
Crowd4/10
Overall8/10
Logging once helps tune Venice picks.
Frequently Asked Questions
About surfing in Venice
- Great longboard spots in Venice include Venice 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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