Manhattan Beach and Pier Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(Los Angeles County, USA)
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Photo by: B CoreManhattan Beach and Pier Surf Guide
Manhattan Beach and Pier in LA County is an exposed beach break that has consistent surf. Summer offers the favoured conditions for surfing. The best wind direction is from the east. Most of the surf here comes from groundswells and the ideal swell direction is from the southwest. Waves at the beach are both lefts and rights. Often Crowded. Be wary of rips - they make surfing here dangerous.
Manhattan Beach and Pier Spot Info
| Type: | Rating: |
|---|---|
 Beach |  3.9 |
| Reliability: | Todays Sea Temp*: |
| consistent | 16.8°C*ocean temperature recorded from satellite |
Surfing Manhattan Beach and Pier:
The best conditions reported for surf at Manhattan Beach and Pier occur when a Southwest swell combines with an offshore wind direction from the East.
What's the best time of year to surf Manhattan Beach and Pier (for consistent clean waves)?
Explore Manhattan Beach and Pier Location Map
Interactive Manhattan Beach and Pier surf break location map. View information about nearby surf breaks, their wave consistency and rating compared to other spots in the region. Current swell conditions from local buoys are shown along with live wind speed and direction from nearby weather stations. Click icons on the map for more detail. The closest passenger airport to Manhattan Beach and Pier is Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in USA, 6 km (4 miles) away (directly). The second nearest airport to Manhattan Beach and Pier is Jack Northrop Fld Hawthorne Muni Airport (HHR), also in USA, 9 km (6 miles) away.
Break
Live Wave Height (m)
Live Wind Speed (km/h)
Sunday, 4 June 2023, 07:26 Local Time
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| 8AM | 11AM | 2PM | 5PM | |
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| Period (s) | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 |
| Wind (km/h) | ||||
| Wind State | glass | cross- on |
cross- on |
cross- on |
Tides at Manhattan Beach and Pier
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Swell History at Manhattan Beach and Pier
Surf stats for Manhattan Beach and Pier, see the swell variation by month or season on the history page here.
Wind History at Manhattan Beach and Pier
Wind stats for Manhattan Beach and Pier, see the variation in direction and stength by month or season on the history page here.
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Breakwater
Wave Buoys Nearest To Manhattan Beach and Pier:
- Closest Wave BuoySanta Monica Bay, CA12 mi
- Second closest Wave BuoyLong Beach Channel, CA19 mi
- Third closest Wave BuoySan Pedro, CA20 mi
- Fourth closest Wave BuoySan Pedro South, CA25 mi
- Fifth closest Wave BuoySanta Barbara Island North, CA36 mi
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