https://yesoui.ai/shows/surf-report-for-los-angeles-california/enSports© 2026 YesOui.aihttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/767f2c0931d3dd864e0c5829109c5856.jpghttps://yesoui.ai/shows/surf-report-for-los-angeles-california/Mon, 08 Jun 2026 15:42:57 +0000YesOuiYesOuihello@yesoui.aiSurf Report for Los Angeles California — daily surf conditions briefing for the Los Angeles coastline. Each episode covers current wave height, swell direction and period, wind conditions, water temperature, and surf quality ratings for key LA breaks...false79f94ade-e62c-5e25-a78b-12d7cfe60020trueepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/surf-report-for-los-angeles-california-monday-01-june-2026--72277297
Malibu's First Point is the standout call this morning. The south-southwest angle aligns almost perfectly with the break, setting up long right-handers with room to work from nose to tail. Mid-lengths and longboards will be in their element, but a step-up shortboard can find real power on the bigger sets. Get there early — this swell will be found out fast.

Venice Beach and Manhattan Beach offer workable, punchy surf. The long period keeps things organised even over sandbars, so expect defined sections rather than close-out mush. Santa Monica sits in a partial shadow at this angle — worth a look on the way through, but not the priority stop today.

Water temperature is 61.7°F. A 3/2 full suit is the minimum; if you run cold, pull out the 4/3. The morning air will make that first paddle feel sharp, but you'll warm up quickly once you're moving through sets.

Bottom line: twenty-second groundswell doesn't arrive on the LA coast every week. The direction is dialled, the energy is real, and the surfers out at first light are going to get the best of it. Malibu first.

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Malibu's First Point is the standout call this morning. The south-southwest angle aligns almost perfectly with the break, setting up long right-handers with room to work from nose to tail. Mid-lengths and longboards will be in their element, but a step-up shortboard can find real power on the bigger sets. Get there early — this swell will be found out fast.

Venice Beach and Manhattan Beach offer workable, punchy surf. The long period keeps things organised even over sandbars, so expect defined sections rather than close-out mush. Santa Monica sits in a partial shadow at this angle — worth a look on the way through, but not the priority stop today.

Water temperature is 61.7°F. A 3/2 full suit is the minimum; if you run cold, pull out the 4/3. The morning air will make that first paddle feel sharp, but you'll warm up quickly once you're moving through sets.

Bottom line: twenty-second groundswell doesn't arrive on the LA coast every week. The direction is dialled, the energy is real, and the surfers out at first light are going to get the best of it. Malibu first.

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Malibu is the pick of the day. That west-southwest angle feeds the point cleanly, and at 13 seconds you'll get longer rides than the modest height implies. Get there early before the crowds arrive and bring a longboard or fun shape for smooth, trimming walls. Venice and Santa Monica will be workable, though expect some refraction to soften things up at the more sheltered stretches — a mid-length or higher-volume board is the call. Manhattan Beach is worth a look too; the sandbars can organise nicely on a west swell at this period, so check the pier area for a sneaky peak.

The critical factor today is wind. A sea breeze filling in before midday could turn conditions choppy fast. If you're reading this now, go. The morning window is your best shot at clean faces.

Water temperature is sitting at 62.2°F — full 3/2 wetsuit territory for most surfers, spring suit only if you genuinely run warm.

Bottom line: solid, fun surf driven by quality period rather than size. Don't overthink it. Paddle out early and make the most of it.

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Malibu is the pick of the day. That west-southwest angle feeds the point cleanly, and at 13 seconds you'll get longer rides than the modest height implies. Get there early before the crowds arrive and bring a longboard or fun shape for smooth, trimming walls. Venice and Santa Monica will be workable, though expect some refraction to soften things up at the more sheltered stretches — a mid-length or higher-volume board is the call. Manhattan Beach is worth a look too; the sandbars can organise nicely on a west swell at this period, so check the pier area for a sneaky peak.

The critical factor today is wind. A sea breeze filling in before midday could turn conditions choppy fast. If you're reading this now, go. The morning window is your best shot at clean faces.

Water temperature is sitting at 62.2°F — full 3/2 wetsuit territory for most surfers, spring suit only if you genuinely run warm.

Bottom line: solid, fun surf driven by quality period rather than size. Don't overthink it. Paddle out early and make the most of it.

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Malibu is the headline spot. Southwest groundswell at this direction and period wraps perfectly into the point, stacking up longer rides and well-defined sections. Longboards and mid-lengths will thrive here — get out early before the crowd arrives. Venice Beach and Santa Monica are both worth checking; expect punchy, workable sections with some inconsistency between sets, but the better ones will be quality. A fun board or shorter mid-length handles these breaks well today. Manhattan Beach sits more exposed and may see sets nudging toward the better side of three feet — a good option if you want a bit more juice.

One nuance to watch: the dominant period is 15 seconds, but the average period sits at 6.5 seconds. There's background chop mixed in, so the ocean won't be glassy. Pick your sets carefully and be selective.

Water temperature is 60.1°F — full suit is non-negotiable, and booties are a smart call. Wind is the key variable; get in the water before the sea breeze builds and you'll find the best surface conditions of the day.

By LA standards, this is a genuinely good day. If you've been waiting for a reason to paddle out this week, today is it.

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Malibu is the headline spot. Southwest groundswell at this direction and period wraps perfectly into the point, stacking up longer rides and well-defined sections. Longboards and mid-lengths will thrive here — get out early before the crowd arrives. Venice Beach and Santa Monica are both worth checking; expect punchy, workable sections with some inconsistency between sets, but the better ones will be quality. A fun board or shorter mid-length handles these breaks well today. Manhattan Beach sits more exposed and may see sets nudging toward the better side of three feet — a good option if you want a bit more juice.

One nuance to watch: the dominant period is 15 seconds, but the average period sits at 6.5 seconds. There's background chop mixed in, so the ocean won't be glassy. Pick your sets carefully and be selective.

Water temperature is 60.1°F — full suit is non-negotiable, and booties are a smart call. Wind is the key variable; get in the water before the sea breeze builds and you'll find the best surface conditions of the day.

By LA standards, this is a genuinely good day. If you've been waiting for a reason to paddle out this week, today is it.

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Malibu is the standout pick today. A 204-degree SSW direction works well for the point, giving sets enough angle to find wall and become rideable. Longboarders will get the most out of it. Expect some inconsistency between sets, but the clean ones will be worth the wait.

Venice Beach and Manhattan Beach both have surf, though it'll be on the smaller side. A mid-length or fish is the right call here — shortboarders will be working for every wave. Santa Monica is worth a look too, especially mid-morning when crowds are lighter. A gentle SSW can stack up nicely near the pier.

The biggest variable today is water temperature: 59.4°F. That's cold for late May, and it demands a full wetsuit minimum. If you run cold, pull the 4/3 out and consider gloves and booties. Don't let the calendar fool you — the Pacific doesn't care what month it is.

As always, early morning is your best window before the sea breeze fills in and chops up the surface. Overall, this is a solid session day — nothing epic, but that long period makes it far more than a throwaway. Dress for the water, pick your break, and get out early.

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Malibu is the standout pick today. A 204-degree SSW direction works well for the point, giving sets enough angle to find wall and become rideable. Longboarders will get the most out of it. Expect some inconsistency between sets, but the clean ones will be worth the wait.

Venice Beach and Manhattan Beach both have surf, though it'll be on the smaller side. A mid-length or fish is the right call here — shortboarders will be working for every wave. Santa Monica is worth a look too, especially mid-morning when crowds are lighter. A gentle SSW can stack up nicely near the pier.

The biggest variable today is water temperature: 59.4°F. That's cold for late May, and it demands a full wetsuit minimum. If you run cold, pull the 4/3 out and consider gloves and booties. Don't let the calendar fool you — the Pacific doesn't care what month it is.

As always, early morning is your best window before the sea breeze fills in and chops up the surface. Overall, this is a solid session day — nothing epic, but that long period makes it far more than a throwaway. Dress for the water, pick your break, and get out early.

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Venice Beach is seeing fun, workable corners with decent shape on the better sandbars. Manhattan Beach is worth checking early for punchy peaks around the pier before the sea breeze builds. Santa Monica is on the smaller side — south swells lose punch up that way, but a longboard session is still on the cards. Malibu is the standout of the day: a 14-second south swell through the point can produce genuine walls with length and flow, so if you have access and a board with volume, that's where you want to be this morning.

Water temperature is sitting at 60.4°F — full suit territory, no debate. Don't leave the booties behind. Wind is the session-defining factor today: get out early before the onshore sea breeze arrives and softens things up.

Board picks: fish or mid-length at Venice and Manhattan, something with volume at Malibu. Overall a solid mid-week window — not epic, but real surf with period is always worth the paddle.

A YesWee production, built using AI technology.

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Venice Beach is seeing fun, workable corners with decent shape on the better sandbars. Manhattan Beach is worth checking early for punchy peaks around the pier before the sea breeze builds. Santa Monica is on the smaller side — south swells lose punch up that way, but a longboard session is still on the cards. Malibu is the standout of the day: a 14-second south swell through the point can produce genuine walls with length and flow, so if you have access and a board with volume, that's where you want to be this morning.

Water temperature is sitting at 60.4°F — full suit territory, no debate. Don't leave the booties behind. Wind is the session-defining factor today: get out early before the onshore sea breeze arrives and softens things up.

Board picks: fish or mid-length at Venice and Manhattan, something with volume at Malibu. Overall a solid mid-week window — not epic, but real surf with period is always worth the paddle.

A YesWee production, built using AI technology.

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Malibu is the standout break today. A SSW swell at this size and period wraps into the point beautifully, giving longboarders the kind of long, connected rides that make this one of the best surf spots in California. Venice Beach and Santa Monica will run crumbly through the middle sections but five-foot sets will keep things fun — stay patient and let the better sets come to you. Manhattan Beach is workable with rideable waves in the mix despite some close-outs on the bigger sets.

Water temperature is sitting at 61.7°F — cold enough that a spring suit is the minimum and a full suit will make your session significantly more comfortable. Don't underestimate the chill.

Timing matters today. An early morning session before any sea breeze kicks in will give you the cleanest conditions. Spend a few minutes on the beach reading the sets before you paddle out. For board selection, a mid-length or step-up suits the size and power well — don't undergun it. Five feet of groundswell carries more punch than it sounds.

This is your daily Los Angeles surf conditions briefing — practical, specific, and under three minutes. Paddle safe.

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Malibu is the standout break today. A SSW swell at this size and period wraps into the point beautifully, giving longboarders the kind of long, connected rides that make this one of the best surf spots in California. Venice Beach and Santa Monica will run crumbly through the middle sections but five-foot sets will keep things fun — stay patient and let the better sets come to you. Manhattan Beach is workable with rideable waves in the mix despite some close-outs on the bigger sets.

Water temperature is sitting at 61.7°F — cold enough that a spring suit is the minimum and a full suit will make your session significantly more comfortable. Don't underestimate the chill.

Timing matters today. An early morning session before any sea breeze kicks in will give you the cleanest conditions. Spend a few minutes on the beach reading the sets before you paddle out. For board selection, a mid-length or step-up suits the size and power well — don't undergun it. Five feet of groundswell carries more punch than it sounds.

This is your daily Los Angeles surf conditions briefing — practical, specific, and under three minutes. Paddle safe.

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Malibu is the standout break today. The south-southwest direction wraps perfectly into the cove, and the long period means the point will be offering drawn-out, peeling rides. Early risers will score the best sessions before the crowds arrive. Venice Beach and Manhattan Beach are both in play, with chest-to-shoulder high sets and the occasional bigger wave. Manhattan Beach tends to offer cleaner conditions further south, with solid rights on offer.

Santa Monica is the pick for longboarders. The swell direction creates softer, more drawn-out waves up that stretch — not as punchy, but fun and very rideable on something wide.

Water temperature is 61.7°F — cold enough to be serious. A 3/2 wetsuit is the minimum; if you run cold, go 4/3. Numb hands will end your session early.

The wind forecast is the key variable today. Offshore or light winds in the morning are your window. Onshore winds typically push in through midday along the LA coast, chopping up the surface. Paddle out early.

Board call: shortboard or mid-length for Malibu and Manhattan Beach, longboard or funboard for the Santa Monica stretch. A YesWee production.

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Malibu is the standout break today. The south-southwest direction wraps perfectly into the cove, and the long period means the point will be offering drawn-out, peeling rides. Early risers will score the best sessions before the crowds arrive. Venice Beach and Manhattan Beach are both in play, with chest-to-shoulder high sets and the occasional bigger wave. Manhattan Beach tends to offer cleaner conditions further south, with solid rights on offer.

Santa Monica is the pick for longboarders. The swell direction creates softer, more drawn-out waves up that stretch — not as punchy, but fun and very rideable on something wide.

Water temperature is 61.7°F — cold enough to be serious. A 3/2 wetsuit is the minimum; if you run cold, go 4/3. Numb hands will end your session early.

The wind forecast is the key variable today. Offshore or light winds in the morning are your window. Onshore winds typically push in through midday along the LA coast, chopping up the surface. Paddle out early.

Board call: shortboard or mid-length for Malibu and Manhattan Beach, longboard or funboard for the Santa Monica stretch. A YesWee production.

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Malibu is the move today. First Point is purpose-built for a south-southwest swell with this kind of period. Expect sets to wrap around and deliver genuine length on the ride. Get there early — the morning window will be less crowded, but not for long.

Venice Beach and Santa Monica are workable but inconsistent. The swell needs more size to connect those breaks properly. A longboard or fun shape is the right call, and patience between sets is essential. Manhattan Beach is in a similar spot — the pier break has enough energy to run a solid morning session, with real power when the sets arrive.

Water temperature sits at 61.9°F — cold for late May. A 3/2 wetsuit is the minimum; anyone staying out longer than an hour should consider a hood or booties. Wind data isn't available this morning, but a long-period swell like this always rewards an early session before afternoon onshore winds soften the faces.

Bottom line: if you're heading anywhere today, make it Malibu, and go now.

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Malibu is the move today. First Point is purpose-built for a south-southwest swell with this kind of period. Expect sets to wrap around and deliver genuine length on the ride. Get there early — the morning window will be less crowded, but not for long.

Venice Beach and Santa Monica are workable but inconsistent. The swell needs more size to connect those breaks properly. A longboard or fun shape is the right call, and patience between sets is essential. Manhattan Beach is in a similar spot — the pier break has enough energy to run a solid morning session, with real power when the sets arrive.

Water temperature sits at 61.9°F — cold for late May. A 3/2 wetsuit is the minimum; anyone staying out longer than an hour should consider a hood or booties. Wind data isn't available this morning, but a long-period swell like this always rewards an early session before afternoon onshore winds soften the faces.

Bottom line: if you're heading anywhere today, make it Malibu, and go now.

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The swell direction sits at 202 degrees, south-southwest, which means spots with southern exposure are going to pick this up best. Venice Beach and Manhattan Beach are your go-to breaks today. Santa Monica Pier could see some fun, wrapping set waves. Malibu may struggle with this angle, though the Point can occasionally find a corner on south swells.

Board choice matters on a day like this. A mid-length or longboard will catch far more waves and let you enjoy the ride. Shortboarders can make it work, but expect long waits between sets. Go with volume.

Water temperature is sitting at 61.9°F — full suit territory, and boots if you run cold. Spring in LA, the Pacific is not warm yet.

Wind looks clean right now, with no strong surface chop showing at the buoy. Early sessions will be the best of the day. The sea breeze typically builds through mid-morning and conditions deteriorate into the afternoon as the onshore fills in. Get in the water early.

Bottom line: if you have a longboard and a free morning in Los Angeles, this swell is worth the paddle. Small but real — the period makes the difference.

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The swell direction sits at 202 degrees, south-southwest, which means spots with southern exposure are going to pick this up best. Venice Beach and Manhattan Beach are your go-to breaks today. Santa Monica Pier could see some fun, wrapping set waves. Malibu may struggle with this angle, though the Point can occasionally find a corner on south swells.

Board choice matters on a day like this. A mid-length or longboard will catch far more waves and let you enjoy the ride. Shortboarders can make it work, but expect long waits between sets. Go with volume.

Water temperature is sitting at 61.9°F — full suit territory, and boots if you run cold. Spring in LA, the Pacific is not warm yet.

Wind looks clean right now, with no strong surface chop showing at the buoy. Early sessions will be the best of the day. The sea breeze typically builds through mid-morning and conditions deteriorate into the afternoon as the onshore fills in. Get in the water early.

Bottom line: if you have a longboard and a free morning in Los Angeles, this swell is worth the paddle. Small but real — the period makes the difference.

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Malibu is the clear standout. Long-period south-southwest swells wrap beautifully into the point, and even at this modest size you'll find runners worth riding. Grab the longboard and keep your expectations realistic — it's a cruisy, enjoyable session, not a pumping day. Manhattan Beach and Venice are smaller and softer but still rideable on the right equipment. Santa Monica is the weakest option today; the break simply doesn't have enough to work with.

Water temperature is sitting at 63°F — warm enough to feel comfortable, but a 3/2 wetsuit is still the call. Don't let May sunshine convince you otherwise.

Timing matters most today. Get out before the sea breeze builds and conditions should be fairly clean. Once that onshore flow kicks in, the shape will deteriorate quickly. The early session is the session.

Bottom line for Los Angeles surfers: it's not a swell you'd call anyone about, but if you're a longboarder heading to Malibu this morning, you'll find something worth the paddle-out. Right board, right break, right time of day.

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Malibu is the clear standout. Long-period south-southwest swells wrap beautifully into the point, and even at this modest size you'll find runners worth riding. Grab the longboard and keep your expectations realistic — it's a cruisy, enjoyable session, not a pumping day. Manhattan Beach and Venice are smaller and softer but still rideable on the right equipment. Santa Monica is the weakest option today; the break simply doesn't have enough to work with.

Water temperature is sitting at 63°F — warm enough to feel comfortable, but a 3/2 wetsuit is still the call. Don't let May sunshine convince you otherwise.

Timing matters most today. Get out before the sea breeze builds and conditions should be fairly clean. Once that onshore flow kicks in, the shape will deteriorate quickly. The early session is the session.

Bottom line for Los Angeles surfers: it's not a swell you'd call anyone about, but if you're a longboarder heading to Malibu this morning, you'll find something worth the paddle-out. Right board, right break, right time of day.

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(00:01:20) Post-Rain 72-Hour Rule
(00:01:53) Bluff Cove — LA's Cleanest Break
(00:02:12) Summer Window and What's Next

Before you load the board and head to the beach this Memorial Day weekend, there's critical water quality news every LA surfer needs to hear. Heal the Bay just released its annual Beach Report Card, and Santa Monica Pier has earned an F grade for the fifth consecutive year — ranking it the second most polluted beach in all of California. This isn't a post-storm anomaly. Chronic storm drain and aging sewer infrastructure means bacterial pollution persists even in dry conditions. No fix is coming before the holiday weekend.

The statewide picture is equally sobering. California's beach honor roll collapsed from 62 beaches last year to just 21 this year, driven almost entirely by heavy winter rainfall and urban runoff. Ninety-one percent of beaches showed degraded water quality during the wet season — a stark contrast to the 91% that earn safe grades in dry summer months.

For every LA break right now, the practical rule is firm: wait 72 hours after any rainfall before entering the water. This applies to Venice Beach, Manhattan Beach, and Malibu. The closer you are to a pier or storm drain outlet, the longer you should wait.

The one bright spot in LA County: Bluff Cove in Palos Verdes Estates earned A-plus grades across every monitoring period and is the only LA County beach on the statewide honor roll. Worth the drive if clean water is your priority.

The dry season window — April through October — will bring significant improvement as runoff slows. Until then, download the Heal the Bay Beach Report Card app for real-time grades by location before every session.

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(00:01:20) Post-Rain 72-Hour Rule
(00:01:53) Bluff Cove — LA's Cleanest Break
(00:02:12) Summer Window and What's Next

Before you load the board and head to the beach this Memorial Day weekend, there's critical water quality news every LA surfer needs to hear. Heal the Bay just released its annual Beach Report Card, and Santa Monica Pier has earned an F grade for the fifth consecutive year — ranking it the second most polluted beach in all of California. This isn't a post-storm anomaly. Chronic storm drain and aging sewer infrastructure means bacterial pollution persists even in dry conditions. No fix is coming before the holiday weekend.

The statewide picture is equally sobering. California's beach honor roll collapsed from 62 beaches last year to just 21 this year, driven almost entirely by heavy winter rainfall and urban runoff. Ninety-one percent of beaches showed degraded water quality during the wet season — a stark contrast to the 91% that earn safe grades in dry summer months.

For every LA break right now, the practical rule is firm: wait 72 hours after any rainfall before entering the water. This applies to Venice Beach, Manhattan Beach, and Malibu. The closer you are to a pier or storm drain outlet, the longer you should wait.

The one bright spot in LA County: Bluff Cove in Palos Verdes Estates earned A-plus grades across every monitoring period and is the only LA County beach on the statewide honor roll. Worth the drive if clean water is your priority.

The dry season window — April through October — will bring significant improvement as runoff slows. Until then, download the Heal the Bay Beach Report Card app for real-time grades by location before every session.

This episode includes AI-generated content.]]>17972 hour rain rule surf,beach water quality la,bluff cove clean water,california surf podcast,heal the bay beach report,la surf forecast,los angeles surfing,los angeles surf report,memorial day surf warning,ocean safety alerts,santa monica f grade,surf conditions todayfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/surf-report-for-los-angeles-california-thursday-21-may-2026--72097766 (00:00:25) Memorial Day Paddling Advice
(00:01:14) Post-Rain 72-Hour Rule
(00:01:40) Bluff Cove Clean Water Option
(00:01:59) Orange County Best Bets
(00:02:15) LA Coast Closing Verdict

Santa Monica Pier is on California's ten dirtiest beaches list for the fifth consecutive year, with fecal bacteria levels measuring twenty times the safe threshold. If you're planning a Memorial Day surf session anywhere near the pier structure, this episode tells you exactly why you should steer clear — and where to go instead.

Heal the Bay's annual Beach Report Card delivered a stark warning for Southern California this year. A wet winter hammered water quality across the region, flushing pet waste, sewer overflow, and urban runoff straight into the lineup. Statewide honor-roll beach counts dropped from sixty-two last year to just twenty-one — a dramatic fall that reflects just how hard the season hit coastal water quality.

In this episode, you'll get the practical guidance you need for the holiday weekend: the 72-hour post-rain rule for urban breaks, which storm drain outlets to watch, and how to check Heal the Bay's real-time beach grades before you paddle out.

Looking for genuinely clean water in LA County? Bluff Cove in Palos Verdes held its honor-roll status year-round and is your best local option right now. Willing to drive south? Orange County is running clean — 98 percent of OC beaches graded A or B, with Thousand Steps, Capistrano Beach, and Dana Point Harbor all solid bets.

Surf smart, check your grades, and don't let a preventable bacterial infection ruin your week.

This episode includes AI-generated content.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72097766Thu, 21 May 2026 13:03:07 +0000trueYesOuiSanta Monica Pier is on California's ten dirtiest beaches list for the fifth consecutive year, with fecal bacteria levels measuring twenty times the safe threshold. If you're planning a Memorial Day surf session anywhere near the pier structure, this... (00:00:25) Memorial Day Paddling Advice
(00:01:14) Post-Rain 72-Hour Rule
(00:01:40) Bluff Cove Clean Water Option
(00:01:59) Orange County Best Bets
(00:02:15) LA Coast Closing Verdict

Santa Monica Pier is on California's ten dirtiest beaches list for the fifth consecutive year, with fecal bacteria levels measuring twenty times the safe threshold. If you're planning a Memorial Day surf session anywhere near the pier structure, this episode tells you exactly why you should steer clear — and where to go instead.

Heal the Bay's annual Beach Report Card delivered a stark warning for Southern California this year. A wet winter hammered water quality across the region, flushing pet waste, sewer overflow, and urban runoff straight into the lineup. Statewide honor-roll beach counts dropped from sixty-two last year to just twenty-one — a dramatic fall that reflects just how hard the season hit coastal water quality.

In this episode, you'll get the practical guidance you need for the holiday weekend: the 72-hour post-rain rule for urban breaks, which storm drain outlets to watch, and how to check Heal the Bay's real-time beach grades before you paddle out.

Looking for genuinely clean water in LA County? Bluff Cove in Palos Verdes held its honor-roll status year-round and is your best local option right now. Willing to drive south? Orange County is running clean — 98 percent of OC beaches graded A or B, with Thousand Steps, Capistrano Beach, and Dana Point Harbor all solid bets.

Surf smart, check your grades, and don't let a preventable bacterial infection ruin your week.

This episode includes AI-generated content.]]>150bluff cove palos verdes,california surf podcast,heal the bay beach grades,la surf forecast,los angeles surfing,los angeles surf report,memorial day surfing la,ocean safety alerts,orange county surf clean,santa monica pier warning,surf conditions today,water quality surf reportfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/surf-report-for-los-angeles-california-wednesday-20-may-2026--72083387 (00:00:32) Sandy Fire Smoke Reaching Breaks
(00:01:12) Tuesday Dawn Patrol Window
(00:01:54) Water Temp and Board Call
(00:02:20) Closing Verdict LA Today

Los Angeles surfers are facing an unusual hazard this session: the air, not the ocean. The Sandy Fire, burning out of Simi Valley with only five percent containment, is driving smoke southeast into the LA basin alongside the Bain Fire and the massive Santa Rosa Island Fire near the Channel Islands. An air quality advisory is in effect across the region, and breaks like Venice Beach, Santa Monica, and Malibu are sitting under a visible smoke plume.

For surfers with respiratory sensitivities, asthma, or any lung conditions, today is a day to sit out. The cumulative smoke load from multiple simultaneous fires means degraded air quality across the entire basin, not just near the fire lines.

There is a window. Overnight conditions calmed, winds eased, and Tuesday dawn patrol could be viable if air quality holds. Water temperature is unaffected and stable for the season. For those heading out, a longer board reduces physical effort — a smart call when you're breathing compromised air.

The catch: Santa Ana winds are forecast to re-engage hard between 6 and 8 AM Tuesday. When they return, expect erratic wind swells, onshore chop, and a fresh push of smoke toward the coast. The play is simple — go early, check the AQI before you leave the car park, and get out of the water before those winds kick back in. The waves aren't the problem today. The air is.

This episode includes AI-generated content.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72083387Wed, 20 May 2026 13:02:17 +0000trueYesOuiLos Angeles surfers are facing an unusual hazard this session: the air, not the ocean. The Sandy Fire, burning out of Simi Valley with only five percent containment, is driving smoke southeast into the LA basin alongside the Bain Fire and the massive... (00:00:32) Sandy Fire Smoke Reaching Breaks
(00:01:12) Tuesday Dawn Patrol Window
(00:01:54) Water Temp and Board Call
(00:02:20) Closing Verdict LA Today

Los Angeles surfers are facing an unusual hazard this session: the air, not the ocean. The Sandy Fire, burning out of Simi Valley with only five percent containment, is driving smoke southeast into the LA basin alongside the Bain Fire and the massive Santa Rosa Island Fire near the Channel Islands. An air quality advisory is in effect across the region, and breaks like Venice Beach, Santa Monica, and Malibu are sitting under a visible smoke plume.

For surfers with respiratory sensitivities, asthma, or any lung conditions, today is a day to sit out. The cumulative smoke load from multiple simultaneous fires means degraded air quality across the entire basin, not just near the fire lines.

There is a window. Overnight conditions calmed, winds eased, and Tuesday dawn patrol could be viable if air quality holds. Water temperature is unaffected and stable for the season. For those heading out, a longer board reduces physical effort — a smart call when you're breathing compromised air.

The catch: Santa Ana winds are forecast to re-engage hard between 6 and 8 AM Tuesday. When they return, expect erratic wind swells, onshore chop, and a fresh push of smoke toward the coast. The play is simple — go early, check the AQI before you leave the car park, and get out of the water before those winds kick back in. The waves aren't the problem today. The air is.

This episode includes AI-generated content.]]>157california surf podcast,dawn patrol los angeles,la air quality warning,la surf forecast,los angeles surfing,los angeles surf report,malibu surf conditions,ocean safety alerts,sandy fire la coast,santa ana winds surf,surf conditions today,wildfire smoke surfingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/surf-report-for-los-angeles-california-tuesday-19-may-2026--72068871 (00:00:32) What This Show Needs To Run
(00:00:58) What We Cover When Data Is Right
(00:01:19) Tomorrow's Session Outlook
(00:01:42) Sign-Off

Today's episode is a straight-up honest call: the surf data for Los Angeles didn't arrive in time, and this show doesn't deal in guesswork. Instead of fabricating wave heights or inventing swell readings for Venice Beach, Manhattan Beach, Santa Monica, or Malibu, we're telling you upfront — conditions unknown, save your wax.

What came through this morning was general LA news, not the surf intelligence needed to give you a reliable briefing. A proper Los Angeles surf report requires current swell height and direction, set period, wind speed and orientation (offshore or onshore), water temperature, and quality reads on key breaks from Point Dume down to Manhattan Beach. Without those ingredients, anything broadcast would be a wasted drive and a bad session waiting to happen.

This episode also explains exactly what you get when the data is right: a clear verdict on whether it's worth paddling out, which breaks are firing, what board suits the conditions, and whether the morning glass is likely to hold before the afternoon onshore kills it.

The goal for the next episode is a full conditions rundown across the LA coastline. If the swell data and forecast intel come through clean, we'll have the complete picture — Santa Monica to Malibu and everything in between. Check back tomorrow.

A YesWee production, built using AI technology.

This episode includes AI-generated content.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72068871Tue, 19 May 2026 13:03:15 +0000trueYesOuiToday's episode is a straight-up honest call: the surf data for Los Angeles didn't arrive in time, and this show doesn't deal in guesswork. Instead of fabricating wave heights or inventing swell readings for Venice Beach, Manhattan Beach, Santa... (00:00:32) What This Show Needs To Run
(00:00:58) What We Cover When Data Is Right
(00:01:19) Tomorrow's Session Outlook
(00:01:42) Sign-Off

Today's episode is a straight-up honest call: the surf data for Los Angeles didn't arrive in time, and this show doesn't deal in guesswork. Instead of fabricating wave heights or inventing swell readings for Venice Beach, Manhattan Beach, Santa Monica, or Malibu, we're telling you upfront — conditions unknown, save your wax.

What came through this morning was general LA news, not the surf intelligence needed to give you a reliable briefing. A proper Los Angeles surf report requires current swell height and direction, set period, wind speed and orientation (offshore or onshore), water temperature, and quality reads on key breaks from Point Dume down to Manhattan Beach. Without those ingredients, anything broadcast would be a wasted drive and a bad session waiting to happen.

This episode also explains exactly what you get when the data is right: a clear verdict on whether it's worth paddling out, which breaks are firing, what board suits the conditions, and whether the morning glass is likely to hold before the afternoon onshore kills it.

The goal for the next episode is a full conditions rundown across the LA coastline. If the swell data and forecast intel come through clean, we'll have the complete picture — Santa Monica to Malibu and everything in between. Check back tomorrow.

A YesWee production, built using AI technology.

This episode includes AI-generated content.]]>119california surf podcast,daily surf briefing,la surf forecast,los angeles surfing,los angeles surf report,malibu surf report,manhattan beach surf,ocean safety alerts,surf conditions today,surf data missing,surf podcast la,venice beach surffalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/surf-report-for-los-angeles-california-monday-18-may-2026--72055333 (00:00:34) Why Accuracy Is Non-Negotiable
(00:01:26) The Breaks We Cover
(00:01:57) What's Coming in This Series
(00:02:10) Sign-Off

No swell readings today — and that's the point. Before this show delivers its first real numbers, here's a frank explanation of why accuracy is non-negotiable when surfers are making decisions about whether to load the board and drive up PCH.

This episode lays out exactly what the Surf Report for Los Angeles California will deliver every single day: wave height and swell period for the key LA breaks, a wind read covering offshore and onshore conditions and surface quality, water temperature so you know whether to pull on a 3/2 or grab the spring suit, and a straight verdict on whether it's worth the paddle out.

The breaks covered are the ones that matter most for surfers on this stretch of coast — Venice Beach, Santa Monica, Manhattan Beach, and Malibu. Each one reads differently depending on swell direction and wind. A south swell that goes flat at Venice can light up Malibu. An onshore afternoon that closes out Manhattan can still leave Santa Monica's pier rideable in the morning. That local context is what separates a real surf report from a generic weather read.

Starting tomorrow, every episode delivers the full format: break-by-break conditions, board recommendations, and best session windows — all under three minutes. Tune in each morning before you leave the house.

This episode includes AI-generated content.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72055333Mon, 18 May 2026 13:02:33 +0000trueYesOuiNo swell readings today — and that's the point. Before this show delivers its first real numbers, here's a frank explanation of why accuracy is non-negotiable when surfers are making decisions about whether to load the board and drive up PCH. This... (00:00:34) Why Accuracy Is Non-Negotiable
(00:01:26) The Breaks We Cover
(00:01:57) What's Coming in This Series
(00:02:10) Sign-Off

No swell readings today — and that's the point. Before this show delivers its first real numbers, here's a frank explanation of why accuracy is non-negotiable when surfers are making decisions about whether to load the board and drive up PCH.

This episode lays out exactly what the Surf Report for Los Angeles California will deliver every single day: wave height and swell period for the key LA breaks, a wind read covering offshore and onshore conditions and surface quality, water temperature so you know whether to pull on a 3/2 or grab the spring suit, and a straight verdict on whether it's worth the paddle out.

The breaks covered are the ones that matter most for surfers on this stretch of coast — Venice Beach, Santa Monica, Manhattan Beach, and Malibu. Each one reads differently depending on swell direction and wind. A south swell that goes flat at Venice can light up Malibu. An onshore afternoon that closes out Manhattan can still leave Santa Monica's pier rideable in the morning. That local context is what separates a real surf report from a generic weather read.

Starting tomorrow, every episode delivers the full format: break-by-break conditions, board recommendations, and best session windows — all under three minutes. Tune in each morning before you leave the house.

This episode includes AI-generated content.]]>144california surf podcast,daily surf briefing,la surf forecast,la surf podcast,los angeles surfing,los angeles surf report,malibu surf report,manhattan beach surf,ocean safety alerts,santa monica waves,surf conditions today,venice beach surffalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/surf-report-for-los-angeles-ca-17th-may-2026--72043365 (00:00:29) Gale Winds Hit Every LA Break
(00:01:07) Rip Current Danger Explained
(00:01:31) Evening Flooding and Water Quality
(00:01:52) Monday Recovery Uncertain

A serious beach hazard statement is now active for the entire Los Angeles coastline through Monday morning, covering every major break from Malibu to Manhattan Beach. Waves are forecast in the five to fifteen foot range, with gale-force winds peaking at forty to fifty-five miles per hour Friday night into Saturday — and a real chance of sixty-plus mph gusts. The National Weather Service has explicitly flagged increased ocean drowning risk, and that language is not used lightly.

Venice Beach, Santa Monica, Manhattan Beach, and Malibu are all under the same statement simultaneously. There is no clean window, no sheltered spot, and no sneaky early session this weekend. Rip currents in these combined conditions — high surf, gale winds, and the narrow beach geography of LA County — are powerful, difficult to read from the lineup, and dangerous even for experienced surfers.

Beyond the surf itself, minor coastal flooding is possible during evening high tides Saturday and Sunday night. Water temperatures are running roughly five degrees below normal, water quality is poor across the board, and minor beach erosion is expected.

The advisory lifts Monday morning, but a clean, surfable follow-up is not guaranteed. Conditions could stay sloppy well into the week. Check back Monday for an updated conditions read before you commit to a session.

Bottom line for this weekend: stay out of the water, stay near an occupied lifeguard tower if you visit the beach at all, and leave the board in the car.

This episode includes AI-generated content.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72043365Sun, 17 May 2026 17:55:04 +0000trueYesOuiA serious beach hazard statement is now active for the entire Los Angeles coastline through Monday morning, covering every major break from Malibu to Manhattan Beach. Waves are forecast in the five to fifteen foot range, with gale-force winds peaking... (00:00:29) Gale Winds Hit Every LA Break
(00:01:07) Rip Current Danger Explained
(00:01:31) Evening Flooding and Water Quality
(00:01:52) Monday Recovery Uncertain

A serious beach hazard statement is now active for the entire Los Angeles coastline through Monday morning, covering every major break from Malibu to Manhattan Beach. Waves are forecast in the five to fifteen foot range, with gale-force winds peaking at forty to fifty-five miles per hour Friday night into Saturday — and a real chance of sixty-plus mph gusts. The National Weather Service has explicitly flagged increased ocean drowning risk, and that language is not used lightly.

Venice Beach, Santa Monica, Manhattan Beach, and Malibu are all under the same statement simultaneously. There is no clean window, no sheltered spot, and no sneaky early session this weekend. Rip currents in these combined conditions — high surf, gale winds, and the narrow beach geography of LA County — are powerful, difficult to read from the lineup, and dangerous even for experienced surfers.

Beyond the surf itself, minor coastal flooding is possible during evening high tides Saturday and Sunday night. Water temperatures are running roughly five degrees below normal, water quality is poor across the board, and minor beach erosion is expected.

The advisory lifts Monday morning, but a clean, surfable follow-up is not guaranteed. Conditions could stay sloppy well into the week. Check back Monday for an updated conditions read before you commit to a session.

Bottom line for this weekend: stay out of the water, stay near an occupied lifeguard tower if you visit the beach at all, and leave the board in the car.

This episode includes AI-generated content.]]>154beach hazard statement,gale force surf warning,la surf report,los angeles surf,malibu surf,manhattan beach surf,rip current warning,santa monica surf,surf conditions podcast,surf safety la,venice beach surf,weekend surf advisoryfalsefull