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Manhattan 26th street

A classic South Bay beachbreak-peaky sandbars that produce both lefts and rights close to shore with fast, punchy sections when the west-NW swell lines up. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for Manhattan 26th street in California.

Break TypeBeach Break
Skill LevelIntermediate
LocationCalifornia, US

Forecast

Poor
  • Waves 1-2 ft
  • Period 5 s
  • Wind W 8 kt

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Tide curve (forecast)

1.0 ftfalling

Low 4:46 AMHigh 11:00 AMLow 4:49 PMHigh 10:50 PMNowSat 8/29
Today ranges from 0.1 ft to 5.2 ft. Currently 1.0 ft and falling.
  • Low0.1 ft
  • High4.9 ft
  • Low1.1 ft
  • High5.2 ft
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Lineup Insights

The Wave

Shifting sandbars and busy weekend lineups mean peaks can move quickly.

Works cleanest on W-NW groundswell with light ENE winds.

Tide-sensitive-leans toward lower water for more defined peaks and less shore-sweep.

Expect closeouts and tight takeoffs when bars pile up.

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