The Wave
When the spot fires it prefers W-SW long-period energy with light NE offshore.
Low to mid-low tides tend to concentrate the peak and keep the face cleaner for turns.
Surf GuideCalifornia
Ballona Creek and Jetty
A bite-sized Playa del Rey left that peels off the Ballona Creek jetty into sandbars-steep, fast takeoffs close to rocks and the channel make it punchy when it works. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for Ballona Creek and Jetty in California.
Break TypeBeach Break
Skill LevelIntermediate - Advanced
LocationCalifornia, US
Forecast
- Waves 1-2 ft
- Period 5 s
- Wind SW 7 kt
As of:
Tide curve (forecast)
1.0 ftfalling
- Low0.1 ft
- High4.9 ft
- Low1.1 ft
- High5.2 ft
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Lineup Insights
Lineup Guide
Hold your line near the northern channel edge-submerged rocks by the jetty and a strong rip off the mouth create high-consequence zones near the takeoff.
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