The Wave
When it works it’s from solid S-SW long-period swell with light NE/E offshore breezes - best mid to high tide for more defined peaks.
Weak NW swell tends to close out.
Lineup fills fast with many learners and weekend families.
Surf GuideCalifornia
Santa Monica Samo 20
A busy Santa Monica beach break that produces peaky lefts and rights on southwest groundswell, with fickle quality but reliable small-day fun near the pier. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for Santa Monica Samo 20 in California.
Break TypeBeach Break
Skill LevelAll levels
LocationCalifornia, US
Forecast
- Waves 1-2 ft
- Period 8 s
- Wind S 2 kt
As of:
Spot Guide
Lineup Insights
Lineup Guide
Watch for strong rip channels near the pier and occasional post-rain bacteria advisories.
Deep Dive
Get the full picture in WaveWise.
Stop guessing and start surfing. WaveWise analyzes live data to find your best upcoming sessions so you spend less time planning and more time paddling out.
Hourly swells, wind & weather
Live tide windows & daylight
Session Finder ranking
Explore