Los Angeles runs from Venice Breakwater to County Line. These are the spots where the wave shape and the longboard size range suit a longboard, so they’re a good place to start checking. Open a spot for today’s forecast and the longboard rating.
Where to start
Sunset (Pacific Palisades) surf report
Longboards of every level; beginners on small days.
Point break · Longboard 1.5–4 ft
Malibu First Point surf report
Longboards; newer surfers on small days.
Point break · Longboard 1.5–4 ft
Leo Carrillo surf report
Longboarders and cruisers; beginners on small days.
Point break · Longboard 1.5–3 ft
Longboard size, swell and tide
| Spot | Longboard size | Best swell | Best tide |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunset (Pacific Palisades) surf report | 1.5–4 ft | S to WSW (190°–250°) | Mid tide |
| Malibu First Point surf report | 1.5–4 ft | S to SW (180°–230°) | All tides, best mid to high |
| Leo Carrillo surf report | 1.5–3 ft | S to W (190°–280°) | Mid to high, rising |
| Topanga surf report | 2–4 ft | S to W (190°–270°) | Low to mid |
| County Line surf report | 1.5–3.5 ft | WSW to WNW (255°–285°) | Mid tide |
Longboard waves first, then mixed breaks whose guide names longboards or that suit beginners at a longboard size, each in coast order.