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Santa Monica Ocean Park

Ocean Park is a classic Santa Monica beachbreak-shifting sandbars that peel both lefts and rights on long southwest groundswells within sight of the pier. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for Santa Monica Ocean Park in California.

Break TypeBeach Break
Skill LevelBeginner - Intermediate
LocationCalifornia, US
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Lineup Insights

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The Wave

Sandbars migrate quickly here, so the peak can jump a block in a morning and crowds swell fast on weekends near lifeguard Tower 26.

Mid to high incoming tides usually fill the banks and produce more rideable peaks.

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Lineup Guide

Sandbars migrate quickly here, so the peak can jump a block in a morning and crowds swell fast on weekends near lifeguard Tower 26.

Respect the local peak and watch for submerged hazards during lower tidal stages.

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