The Wave
Works best on solid South to Southwest groundswells with light NE offshore for clean faces.
Mid-tide to dropping mid tides usually tidy the peaks but the spot is notoriously inconsistent and sometimes polluted.
Surf GuideCalifornia
72nd Place
A mellow but fickle Long Beach sandbar that lights up on solid S-SW groundswell with quick lefts and playful rights over a sandy bottom. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for 72nd Place in California.
Break TypeBeach Break
Skill LevelIntermediate - Advanced
LocationCalifornia, US
Forecast
- Waves 1-2 ft+
- Period 8 s
- Wind S 3 kt
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Lineup Insights
Lineup Guide
A narrow takeoff zone and nearby rocks mean awkward fall consequences and occasional localism - watch the jetty and rips at the east end of the strand.
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