Los Angeles Surfability Score & Surf Reports

Malibu is one of Southern California's most iconic point breaks, known for its long, peeling right-hand waves and ability to turn quality swell into memorable rides. It favors south and southwest swell, with tide and crowd levels playing a big role in the overall experience. When conditions come together, Malibu can deliver long, connected rides that have made it a favorite for generations of surfers. Check the surf report and Surfability Score to see how it's lining up right now.

Check the surf report and Surfability Score to see how it's lining up right now.

Los Angeles County Surfability Score & Surf Report Listings

Leo Carrillo Surfability Score & Surf Report, California

Leo Carrillo is a classic Malibu-area reef and point break where rocks, shoreline shape, and swell angle give the wave plenty of personality. The area includes Secos, a nearby peak around the exposed rock that can offer a punchier option when the swell lines up. Leo can pick up summer south swell while stronger west and northwest energy opens up another side of the break, with tide playing a big role in how the reefs behave. Check the Surfability Score™ and surf report to see whether Leo Carrillo is coming together before you make the call.

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Westward Beach Surfability Score & Surf Report, California

Westward Beach, also known as Drain Pipes when the conditions turn on, is a versatile Malibu-area beachbreak known for its mix of open beach peaks and shifting sandbars. It responds well to both south summer swell and west winter swell, with tide and local wind playing an important role in wave shape. On larger swells, the beach can become powerful and challenging, earning its local nickname among experienced surfers. See how swell, wind, and tide are coming together at Westward Beach with the Surfability Score™ and surf report.

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Malibu First Point Surfability Score & Surf Report, California

Malibu First Point is one of Southern California's most iconic right point breaks, known for its long, peeling waves and classic point break shape. It favors south and southwest swell, with wave quality heavily influenced by tide, wind, and swell size. When conditions come together, the point can produce long, connected rides that have attracted surfers for generations. Check the Surfability Score™ and surf report to see how Malibu First Point is lining up right now.

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Topanga Beach Surfability Score & Surf Report, California

Topanga Beach is a classic Southern California cobblestone point break known for its long, peeling right-hand waves and clean, lined-up walls. It responds best to south and southwest swell, with wave quality influenced by tide, wind, and swell angle. When conditions align, Topanga delivers smooth, connected rides that have made it a longtime favorite among point break surfers. Check current conditions with the Surfability Score™ and surf report before paddling out.

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Santa Monica Pier Surfability Score & Surf Report, California

Santa Monica Pier is a classic sandy beach break where shifting sandbars and the pier help shape incoming swell into peaks on either side. It tends to favor south and southwest swell, while a low-to-mid rising tide can give the waves a little more push over the sandbars. It is not always the biggest or most powerful break along the LA coastline, but when the swell, wind, and tide cooperate, there can be plenty of fun surf to go around. Check current conditions with the Surfability Score™ and surf report before paddling out.

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Venice Breakwater Surfability Score & Surf Report, California

Venice Breakwater is one of LA’s better-known beach breaks, where the rock breakwater and shifting sandbars can help incoming swell stand up and produce punchy, workable peaks. It handles both south and west swell, but timing matters here because the afternoon onshore wind can turn a fun morning into a blown-out mess pretty quickly. A medium incoming tide can help keep the shallow sandbars from getting too dumpy, and when everything lines up, Venice can deliver some surprisingly good surf. Check the Surfability Score™ and surf report to see if the window is still open before you paddle out.

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El Porto Surfability Score & Surf Report, California

El Porto is one of Los Angeles County’s more dependable beach breaks, with open exposure and shifting sandbars that can turn even modest swell into fun, punchy peaks. It handles west and northwest energy particularly well, while the right south swell can sneak through and give the beach something to work with during summer. Early mornings are usually the call before the local wind gets involved, and tide can make the difference between clean peaks and closeouts. Check the Surfability Score™ and surf report for a quick read on whether El Porto is worth the paddle out.

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Manhattan Beach Pier Surfability Score & Surf Report, California

Manhattan Beach Pier is a classic South Bay beach break where the pier and shifting sandbars can help shape incoming swell into punchy peaks on either side. West and northwest swell usually gives the beach the most to work with, while summer south swell has to find the right angle to make it through the shadowing farther down the coast. Wind and tide can change the personality of the break pretty quickly, so timing your session matters. See how swell, wind, and tide are coming together at Manhattan Beach Pier with the Surfability Score™ and surf report.

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Hermosa Beach Pier Surfability Score & Surf Report, California

Hermosa Beach Pier is a classic South Bay beach break where shifting sandbars and the pier can help turn incoming swell into defined peaks and peeling sections. West and northwest swell usually gives Hermosa plenty to work with, while crossed-up swell can sometimes break up the closeouts and add better shape along the beach. Like most South Bay spots, an early session can pay off before the afternoon wind starts messing with things. Check the Surfability Score™ and surf report to see if Hermosa Beach Pier is worth a look today.

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About Los Angeles County

Los Angeles County offers one of the most diverse collections of surf breaks in Southern California. Beachbreaks, piers, jetties, reefs, and world-famous point breaks all respond differently to swell direction, tide, and local wind, making conditions vary considerably from one spot to the next.

That makes this coastline a great place to compare multiple surf reports instead of assuming every break is working the same way.

Understanding Surfability

Each report includes surfability context along with the KSL surfability score so you can quickly understand how conditions are shaping up without digging through raw data.

Learn more about how it works on the KSL surfability score page.

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Los Angeles County Surfability Score & Surf Report Listings

About Los Angeles County

Understanding Surfability

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